6.3.4. Introduce incentive programs devoted to Mozambican scientists in the diaspora in
order to create synergies with Mozambican scientists working in Mozambique, for the
scientific and technological development of the country.
The more attractive research and working conditions offered by more developed countries, and
even some neighboring countries, leads some Mozambicans to go and live in these countries.
Some of these citizens have technical skills of an extremely high level , and international
recognition, which would be useful in some sectors in this country. Mozambique may not,
however, be in a position to attract and retain these talented people. Considering the patriotic
spirit that characterizes the people of Mozambique, they may be interested in contributing in
some way or other to the progress the country has demonstrated.
This aim will be achieved by means of the following strategic actions:
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Introducing a program of incentives for the transfer of technology managed by the
researchers in such a way as to be used in Mozambique, ensuring, for this purpose, full
respect for the intellectual property rights relating to this technology;
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Introducing mechanisms for technical assistance in the negotiating contracts for the
transfer of this technology to the country;
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Introducing incentive programs to encourage Mozambican scientists in the diaspora to
collaborate on education and scientific research projects and on technological
development in Mozambique.
6.3.5. Providing support and scientific and technical assistance to innovators
A system of innovation can only have an effect and contribute to the country’s progress if it is
backed up by an organized body of innovators. And the innovators, moreover, must be able to
rely on the support of the government and the private sector in carrying out its noble task. This
support may consist in financial support for putting the innovators’ ideas into practice, but it may
also consist in scientific and technical assistance from research institutes and the production
sector for developing prototypes and testing the results obtained by the innovator. Finally,
innovators will need technical assistance with marketing the results of their creative efforts, in
particular in drafting contracts for the transfer of technology, and negotiating these contracts.