East African Science and Technology Commission

Objectives of the Commission:
The Development Objective of EASTECO is to promote & coordinate the development, management & application of Science & Technology to support socio-economic development & regional integration.

The Specific Objectives include:
Regional Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) policy formulation

Joint development and application of Science and Technology for the East African Community

Cooperation in joint research and development in Science and Technology

Cooperation in joint research and development in Science and Technology

Joint mobilisation, utilisation, management and development of resources, both material and human for the development of science and technology in the Community

Development, adoption and utilisation of Information and Communication Technology, as well as the adoption of new and emerging technologies

Promotion of scientific and technological innovation and invention in the Partner States

Cooperation with organizations with similar objective