The Government of Malawi (GoM) recognises the importance of science and technology for national
socio-economic development. This is demonstrated by the existing S&T policy framework and the
inclusion of Science and Technology as one of the priority areas in the MGDS II (2011-2016) which is
an overarching development strategy for Malawi. Increased application of science, technology and
innovation is the main route for the creation of additional wealth through increased productivity and
competitiveness. Well coordinated research and development is the basis for increasing the stock of
knowledge to devise and apply new technologies. The GoM has, therefore, developed this Research
Agenda as a policy document that will govern research in the identified priorities areas in energy,
industry and engineering covering from 2014 to 2019.