Ghana’s science, technology and innovation (STI) policy seeks to build a strong STI capacity to support the social and economic development needs of a middle-income country. The basic objectives of the Science, Technology and Innovation Policy are to:
• facilitate mastering of scientific and technological capabilities by a critical mass of the products of all institutions;
• provide the framework for inter-institutional efforts in developing STI and programmes in all sectors of the economy to provide the basic needs of the society;
• create the conditions for the improvement of scientific and technological infrastructure for research and development and innovation;
• ensure that STI supports Ghana’s trade and export drive for greater competitiveness;
• promote a science and technology culture