NCRST and NSA convene workshop to advance Namibia’s STI indicators
Date: 2026-03-17
By: Kanto Kai Okanta
The
National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST Namibia), in
collaboration with the Namibia Statistics Agency, has convened a three-day
technical workshop, focused on reviewing and adopting priority science,
technology, and innovation (STI) indicators.
The
workshop brought together representatives from higher education, government,
the business sector, and other stakeholders to evaluate proposed indicators and
enhance alignment for both national adoption and international comparability.
Participants engaged in practical discussions on building a coherent, credible,
and nationally owned STI statistical system.
During
the event, NCRST presented the STI Indicator Framework Manual and accompanying
survey tools, which guided deliberations on indicator application. AUDA-NEPAD
participated virtually, providing technical input on standards, while the NSA
team offered methodological guidance on data quality, validation, integration
with the national statistical system, and risk mitigation.
Officials
described the workshop as a key step in strengthening Namibia’s STI monitoring
and evaluation framework. NCRST expressed appreciation for the contributions of
all partners, presenters, and participants, noting that such collaboration is
vital for advancing the country’s research, science, technology, and innovation
ecosystem.
