technology to Mozambique; 4. Introduce incentive programs to encourage Mozambican scientists in the diaspora to collaborate on education and scientific research processes and on the technological development of Mozambique. STRATEGIC AREA III: SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH. Goals for 2012 Strategic Goal 8 Incentivize the use of patent information and technological information services Results anticipated by 2012 SHORT TERM Actions Access to Mozambican and foreign patent databases. National database set up, with access for all users, both Mozambican and foreign. 1. Make the various sources of technological information in the country available, facilitating the consultation of this information in the relevant files and incentivizing its availability via the platforms provided by the new information technology; 2. Set up services and structures for technological information and dissemination, or regional and district libraries to disseminate technological knowledge; 3. Incentivize the introduction of international networks for technological information to Mozambique; 4. Develop free, public training programs on access to technological information platforms for students, researchers and innovators, in particular, and for institutions of higher education and research institutes, in general; 5. Offer incentives for using technological information and adapting it