Socio-economic benefits from astronomy(University of Western Cape)
Abstract
In this talk, I will explore how scientific excellence can be a tool for development. Using the example of astronomy in South Africa, I will illustrate what major shifts have happened to stimulate science and technology, among others through the development and of a skilled workforce. I will draw examples from the Square Kilometre array project as well as other initiatives and I will describe how we plan socio-economic benefits in future projects.