Introduction

This report reviews the implementation of the 2016-2025 STI Policy and Strategy (STIPS) and assess the country’s national innovation system. The review was conducted by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) at the request of the Government of Seychelles, conducted between November 2022 and September 2023. The review involved a participatory process that included a fact-finding mission and a stakeholders’ workshop in Seychelles in November 2022, a comprehensive desk review of national policy documents and reports, interviews with 39 persons from a number of organizations, a national workshop reviewing the draft text of this document held on 25 September 2023, and a capacity building workshop on 26 and 27 September 2023. Draft versions of the review were provided for comments and inputs to the MIEI and the DSTI.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Affordable and Clean Energy

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure