Closing Keynote: Globalization and the Diplomacy of Science‪.‬

Keynote I thank the organizers for the invitation. The meeting comes at a unique time when there are efforts to strengthen capacity for both research-related activities and regulation of the research. Also, it comes at a time when there is unprecedented interest by various stakeholders in research linkages in Botswana. We at the Botswana Harvard Partnership certainly welcome all newcomers and hope that their efforts in Botswana and regionally shall drive research activities to a higher level, resulting in scientific research and new innovations actively contributing towards the diversification of the economy and development in Botswana. The conference also comes at the time when the School of Medicine is in its formative stages, so students, staff, and community members shall benefit from the outcome of deliberations. If the first two days of the conference are any indication, I can only hope that my presentation shall add value to the addresses that have preceded mine. I refer to the very pertinent key issues addressed in Archbishop Tutus opening keynote address on Human Illness and the Experience of Vulnerability, and the various contributions of other speakers and presenters.