The purpose of the visit was also to understand and learn from these countries how STI policy planning and co- ordination was conducted; to learn best practices with regard to integrating STI into all sectoral development plans; to identify possible policy approaches that could be used to increase the level of research and development investment; to learn about the areas of STI co-operation with South Korea and Japan; and how successful co- operation projects could be expanded and/or be continued to identify opportunities for human capacity development; and gather information on how Parliament, through its oversight function, can ensure that STI is wholly integrated into all sectoral development plans and adequately resourced.