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    "content": "institutions of higher learning have two basic functions, teaching and conducting research; CONCERNED THAT, such institutions largely concentrate on “teaching” rather than “research”, as a method of enhancing and imparting the practical application of skills, attitude and knowledge by learners; NOTING THAT, funds allocated towards community and development oriented academic research are neither sustainable nor adequate; ACKNOWLEDGING THAT, various national policies on research and innovation are available, but fragmentation in the sector has short- changed the vision of a progressive national research agenda, thereby emboldening low science culture among the population, low global competitiveness ranking, inadequate funding, and poor linkages between academic research and commercial industry; NOW THEREFORE, the Senate urgently calls upon the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology: (i) To provide a comprehensive report from all institutions of higher learning on the status and performance of Research & Innovation Programs in the Country; (ii) Re-assess Sector Policies, and Develop new work-plans towards: a. Improving allocation of funds for Academic as well as Sustainable Community Based Research to public institutions of higher learning. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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