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Background
The Ethiopian Science and Technology Agency (ESTA) is a governmental
institution established in December 1975 by proclamation No.62/1975.
Following the change in government in 1991 and with the issuance of
the new economic policy, the Commission was re-established in March
1994 by Proclamation No.91/94. The commission went into its 3rd phase
of re-institution on the 24th of August 1995 by Proclamation No.7/1995,
following the establishment of Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
The Agency is accountable to the Ministry of Capacity Building of
Ethiopia (MoCB).
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Vision
To see the living standard of the people improved though the application
of science and technology for sustainable social and economic development.
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Mission
To build capacity for the efficient, effective and sustainable national
S & T system thorough guidance, coordination and support to
national S& T activities that would enhance the socio-economic
development of the country.
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Objectives
The objectives of the Agency is to enhance science and technology
and Initiate, organize and encourage research and development activities
that enable the realization of the country’s socio-economic
development objectives.
Powers and Duties of the Agency
The Agency has the following powers and duties:
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Formulate the national science and technology
policy which assist the country's development and follow up its
implementation.
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Formulate widely applicable science and technology
plans and issue directives for the formulation of sectoral science
and technology policies, plans, programmes and projects, and submit
for Government approval.
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Support and encourage research and development
centers and institutions that have contribution in the promotion
of science and technology.
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Provide awards/incentives to individuals and
institutions that have contributed to the development of science
and technology;
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Develop the capability and establish the system
for searching, selecting, negotiating, procuring, and importing
technologies that are appropriate to the Ethiopian socio--economic
conditions.
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Initiate a patent law that encourages and supports
technology transfer, enhances the practical application of inventions
and encourages the development of inventions and innovation; to
implement same upon authorization;
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Assist and encourage the establishment of associations
that contribute to science and technology development and provide
support for the publication and dissemination of science and technology
papers prepared by professional associations;
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Encourage and ensure the application of studies,
research and development activities carried out to improve and develop
indigenous technologies;
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Establish a system for the collection of information
on science and technology accomplishments, research work and results
thereof;
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Keep a list of professionals and institutions
that engage in research and development activities.
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