The
focus, according to a statement, is to draw national attention to the need to
advance the course of science in the pursuit of national development.
The
two-day Forum scheduled for Kumasi on May 8-9, 2014, is organized in
collaboration with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
(KNUST) and other mainstream scientific institutions in Ghana. These include
the Ghana Academy of Arts and Science, Council for Scientific and Industrial
Research (CSIR), Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Ghana Institution of
Engineers and a number of eminent Ghanaian scientists in the diaspora.
According
to the Chief of Staff at Manhyia Palace, Kofi Badu, the Ghanaian and
international scientists will share experiences and insights as well as “brainstorm
on how science may stimulate the creativity and innovation of Ghanaians and
propel the nation’s development agenda forward”.
Policy
makers from both the executive and legislative arms of government and key business
and industry leaders would also participate to create an interface between
science and business.
The
theme is “Promoting Creativity and Innovation through Science, Technology and
Enterprise”.
The
Forum will run parallel to an exhibition to showcase Ghanaian efforts and achievements
in scientific endeavors and global opportunities available for Ghanaians.
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by Kofi Adu Domfeh
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