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History in the making! Lesotho Academy of Science and Technology launched. The journey to launch began in 2017 through a forum that was hosted by Department of Science and Technology (DST)- Lesotho and supported by technical support of Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) – South Africa. During the forum the representatives of The Academy…

The Network of African Science Academies (NASAC) is a consortium of science academies in Africa. It has organized major conferences and workshops on thematic issues like agricultural biotechnology. It has also increased the capability of its members to do programmatic work and developed joint statements and booklets for policymakers. NASAC’s networking capacity has enabled it…

The Department of Science and Technology in Lesotho is mandated to develop policies and programmes that advance science, technology, and innovation in the country. The department also plays a coordinating role for the sector. The Lesotho National System of Innovation is currently still a bit fragmented and needs to be reworked and structured in such…

About WISET Lesotho Chapter In 2008, SADC ministers responsible for science and technology agreed to the need to establish a regional platform for women in science, engineering and technology. Department of Science and Technology South Africa in collaboration with the SADC Secretariat were given the mandate to carry out that task.  In April 2010, the…

Why is an academy important to a country? Academies of science are unique institutions that provide authoritative and credible advisory service  to governments on issues related to science and technology. The academies play a major role in the development of national science and technology, and in sustainable development policies, thus benefiting both the economy and…