Briefing Paper

Technology Shaping and Technology Policy From Workshop Highlights

The role of society in shaping
technological development is key to sound technology policies. This was the message emerging from a workshop ā€œUnderstanding technology shaping, policy and research in developmentā€ that was held in Nairobi. It was a culmination of a collaboration that has embarked on creating capacity in this area through training of trainers from different sector ranging from agriculture, health and livestock. This programme will soon be rolled out to corporate sector in other sectors including energy and ICT.