General News of Monday, 20 May 2019Source: ghananewsagency.orgCabinet approves doubling of funding to Scientific Research - Osafo MaafoOsafo MaafoCabinet has approved fund for scientific research from existing 0.3 per cent, to one percent (1%) to ensure more funding for research to aid development in the country. Mr Yaw Osafo Maafo, Senior Minister, who announced this at the “MESTI/CSIR Scientific and Life Time Recognition Awards”, in Accra, said government was focused on providing the necessary support to drive research in the country. “We have established a Research Fund in addition to the Book and Research Allowance enjoyed by lecturers of our universities. “What this means is, a call for collaboration between the universities, the research institutions such as Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and industry, to give realization to research ideas and ensure that they see the light of day and are harnessed in effective ways towards nation-building. “We will continue to provide the necessary support because we are unwavering in our belief that research is key to national development” Mr Osafo Maafo said.

Source: GhanaWeb May 19, 2019 18:22 UTC