In both countries, the basis however for their large and developed science, technology and innovation sector has been education. Students are exposed to technology and trained how to use it from primary school right through to the university all of which is heavily subsidised by the state. What is also important to note and is something that we as the EFF keep on emphasising is that technology and innovation are not end in themselves but meets to an end which is the development of the economy and improved standard of living for our people.