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    "id": 192967,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Dr. Ottichilo",
    "speaker_title": "The Member for Emuhaya",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 131,
        "legal_name": "Wilber Ottichilo Khasilwa",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the other issue that I would like to commend the June 19, 2008 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 1295 Minister for, is the issue of trying to promote ICT development in this country for faster growth. This is a very good approach and I believe it is an area that has a lot of potential to create jobs for our youth. We will need to do a lot in ICT. In this regard, it is important that an ICT policy be enacted to direct this sector. I would also like to commend the Minister for bringing forth the issue of promoting science and technology. This is a very important area. Science and technology is very important for the economic growth of any country. By strengthening institutions that will promote this area is a very important thing that the Minister has done. I would like to commend him on this aspect. This is an area that we will need to focus on, especially the area of research and development. I would like to note that research is extremely important. I urge that the Minister, in future, should consider allocating, at least, 1 per cent of our Gross National Product (GNP) to research. This is because research is extremely important. Lastly, I would like to say that the issue of creating employment for our youth is extremely important. I would like this area to be highlighted, particularly when it comes to the Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF). As most hon. Members have highlighted, most of the money allocated in the YEDF and the Women Enterprise Development Fund (WEDF) does not readily get to the intended targeted people because of the procedures and processes involved in getting this money. So, I am proposing that this money should also be availed through the CDF so that our youth and women can access it quickly. Thank you."
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