Overview
To harness the power of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), the Government established The Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat at the Office of the President (STI-OP) to head the National Science, Technology and Innovation System (NTIS).
The Secretariat has been entrusted with the task of providing overall strategic direction, policy formulation, enactment of regulations and provision of adequate resources for implementation of policies and regulations in an effort to transform Uganda into an STI-Driven economy.
Mandate:
The mandate of STI-OP is to mobilize, coordinate and provide strategic oversight and policy guidance to scientists and stakeholders along prioritized industrial value chains.
STI-OP’s efforts particularly target MDAs, local governments, academic and research institutions, schools and vocational Institutions, regulators, development partners, media, private sector, and the public with the aim of increasing productivity, import substitution and export of knowledge-based products and services.
Vision: Uganda as the best, most technologically advanced and most innovative nation in the region.
Core values:
- Stewardship
- Knowledge
- Loyalty
- Development
- Integrity
- Collaboration
Contact Info;
Address: Plot 106 Katalima Road, Naguru
Tel: +256 781 191255
E-mail: [email protected]