Assessing the Effectiveness of Sci-Bono Discovery Centre: A Comparative Analysis with Other Science Centres in the SADC Region

Authors

  • Mfanelo Ntsobi World Conference on Qualitative Research (WCQR), Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, South Africa, Gautrain Management Agency, South Africa, Global Centre for Academic Research and South Valley University, Zambia and Davinci Business School, South Africa.
  • Blondel Nyamkure Economic Research Southern Africa (ERSA), Wits Institute for Social & Economic Research (WISER), African Economic & Social Research Institute (AESR) and African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), South Africa.
  • Bongani June Mwale Institute of Directors South Africa (IoDSA), Monitoring & Evaluation Working Group for the Presidential Climate Commission, South Africa, British Education Leadership, Management and Administrative Society (BELMAS), United Kingdom and The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management (SAPICS), South Africa.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/nabme/v3/4257

Keywords:

SADC, digital literacy, STEM, Science centres and Sci-Bono Discovery Centre

Abstract

Science centres play a vital role in igniting scientific curiosity, fostering literacy, and promoting innovation across the Southern African Development Community's (SADC) region. This report benchmarks SADC science centres, focusing on their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analyses). It offers a comparative overview of existing facilities while identifying opportunities for collaboration and development to empower the region through science and technology.

South Africa leads with well-established centres like the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, which provides interactive exhibits, science education programs, and public engagement initiatives in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Other SADC countries, while often emphasizing research through universities and institutes, show a growing interest in establishing dedicated science centres. The diverse landscape of scientific centres across the region underscores the need for collaborative efforts to drive innovation and capacity building in science and technology.

This analysis is based on desk research and includes recommendations for further direct engagement with science centres to obtain more comprehensive insights.

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Published

2025-02-19

How to Cite

Mfanelo Ntsobi, Blondel Nyamkure, & Bongani June Mwale. (2025). Assessing the Effectiveness of Sci-Bono Discovery Centre: A Comparative Analysis with Other Science Centres in the SADC Region. New Advances in Business, Management and Economics Vol. 3, 114–134. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/nabme/v3/4257

Issue

New Advances in Business, Management and Economics Vol. 3

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