Luanda – Angolan president João Lourenço on Tuesday visited the construction work of the Luanda Science and Technology Park and was informed that its physical and financial execution is above 45 percent.
Accompanied by several aides and representatives of the contractors and inspection companies, the president toured the areas where the future park will be located.
According to explanations from the Minister for Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Maria Bragança Sambo, the contract is valued at around 35.9 million US dollars and began construction in February last year, with completion scheduled for the second half of 2025.
The minister said the park will essentially have spaces for business incubation, training, scientific research, conferences, offices, meetings, printing, copying, binding and first aid, as well as green areas and a car park.
According to the minister, the park will contribute to improving Angola's scientific research, development and innovation ecosystem and its diversification and socio-economic growth.
The minister explained that the park is part of the Science and Technology Development Project (PDVT) and will support the installation of laboratories in 18 secondary schools, the training of more than 100 teachers and 54 methodologists, as well as intellectual property and scientific data management.JFS/VIC/DAN/AMP
