How Far Do Zimbabwean Policies and Statutory Instruments Support Research-Industry (R-I) Synergy? : A Critical Review

Abstract

This paper analyses the extent to which Zimbabwean laws and policies support synergy between research and industry. Important statutory instruments and policies, as well as their key components, are outlined in the paper. A critical review of the level of research-industry (R-I) synergy support is also given. The Zimbabwean context is also compared with regional and international best practice cases. Areas in need of improvement are given to stimulate policy debate.