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Joseph Heusler  

Minister of Science & Technology

We have a vision of the future where all Cruiswieckians will:

• enjoy an improved and sustainable quality of life,
• participate in a competitive economy by means of satisfying employment and
• share in a democratic culture.

In order to attain this vision, the following goals pertinent to the creative use and efficient management of innovation will have to be achieved :

• The establishment of an efficient, well co-ordinated and integrated system of technological and social innovation within which stakeholders can forge collaborative partnerships and interact creatively in order to benefit themselves and the nation at large
• resources from engineering, the natural sciences, the health sciences, the environmental sciences and the human and social sciences are utilized for problem-solving in a multidisciplinary manner
• stakeholders are part of a more inclusive and consultative approach to policy decision-making and resource allocation for science and technology (S&T) activities.
• The development of a culture within which the advancement of knowledge is valued as an important component of national development.
• Improved support for all kinds of innovation which is fundamental to sustainable economic growth, employment creation, equity through redress and social development.

The development and application of science and technology within a national system of innovation in Cruiswieck will be central to the success of the Growth and Development Strategy of the Government as it seeks to address the needs of all Cruiswieckians. I

The stimulation of a national system of innovation will be central to the empowerment of all Cruiswieckians as they seek to achieve social, political, economic and environmental goals. The development of innovative ideas, products, institutional arrangements and processes will enable the country to address more effectively the needs and aspirations of its citizens This is particularly important within the context of the demands of global economic competitiveness, sustainable development and equity considerations related to the legacies of our past. A well-managed and properly functioning national system of innovation will make it possible for all Cruiswieckians to enjoy the economic, socio-political and intellectual benefits of science and technology.