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Abstract
This paper looks at the Botswana Technical Centre (BTC), which was set up in 1975, in response to the need for a co-ordinating body for the collection and dissemination of information, and has been one of the few such ventures to be successful. The paper gives a brief account of the Botswana economy and of the numerous policies, programmes and agencies which relate to technology development and application. Some examples of their work is described and conclusions attempt to assess what can be learned from the BTC experience.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title Page | b | ||
| Copyright Page | c | ||
| I. Introduction | 1 | ||
| II. The Environment for Technology Development and Application in Botswana | 4 | ||
| A. General Background | 4 | ||
| B. Government Policy and Institutional Framework | 7 | ||
| Government Policy | 7 | ||
| Institutional Framework | 9 | ||
| Summary | 16 | ||
| III. History and Growth of the Botswana Technology Centre | 17 | ||
| A. September 1975-August 1979 | 17 | ||
| B. September 1979-August 1982 | 20 | ||
| C. 1982 and After | 25 | ||
| IV. Objectives and Method of Work | 26 | ||
| A. Objectives | 26 | ||
| B. Method of Work | 28 | ||
| 1. Documentation, Information, Technical Enquiries | 29 | ||
| Information Collection | 30 | ||
| Information Dissemination | 30 | ||
| 2. Project Development | 31 | ||
| Responses to Local Agencies | 32 | ||
| Demonstration Projects | 34 | ||
| Major Projects | 36 | ||
| 3. Training and Seminars, etc. | 38 | ||
| 4. Advocacy and Policy Advice | 39 | ||
| V. Achievements and Problems | 42 | ||
| A. General Overview | 42 | ||
| B. Factors in Success – and Problems | 44 | ||
| Personnel | 45 | ||
| Budget | 47 | ||
| Structure | 49 | ||
| Methodology | 50 | ||
| External Factors | 51 | ||
| C. Lessons Learned | 52 | ||
| Footnotes | 54 | ||
| Glossary | 56 |