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To promote meaningful research at UNISWA by vitalizing research culture, liaising with relevant organs to harmonize teaching and research activities, and introducing incentives that are conducive to effective utilization of the available competencies and capabilities. <P>To strengthen staffing and upgrade facilities at the Research Centre to become the University’s focal point for identifying, prioritizing and coordinating research, and compiling and disseminating research information. <P>To strengthen the technical base for research and its relevance through technical support, training and availability of key literature. <P>To formulate, review, implement and monitor policies and procedures for processing research proposals for funding. <P>To liaise with the National Research Council of Swaziland and establish links with other research institutions in and outside the country to strengthen and diversify research agenda. <P>To accommodate the diversity in research and encourage problem-specific and creative research to address UNISWA’s academic requirements and national and regional needs. <P>To establish and sustain effective interaction with beneficiaries of research and other stakeholders for enhancing research relevance and adoption. <P>To establish links with industry and other sectors for cooperation in handling research needs and provision of funding for research. <P>To utilise effectively available resources; cooperate with other institutions for sharing of facilities; and mobilize funding from inside. <P> |