Right to Enjoy the benefits of Scientific Progress and its Applications 193. Cultural transformation entails making available the latest development in science and technology, raising the knowledge and consciousness of the people and ensure their participation and contribution. An important goal in the Macro Policy of the Government is the advancement in science and technology. The government is thus working to create an enabling environment for individuals to work and manifest their creativity and innovation. The Eritrean Science and Technology Development Agency established by proclamation 122/2002 works to promote and coordinate the application of science and technology in development and to build capability on research and innovation. Students in the higher learning institutions every present innovations in various science and technology areas at individual and group level, through own initiatives or as part of the research projects with outstanding and promising results. Children and students in the school system also present innovations at their own level, which are also displayed every year at the National Festival. The Government is also working to establish a center to encourage science and technology innovation and a committee has also been designated to undertake a study. The Emerging Reward System 194. Role models and exemplary citizens in different walks of life have been honored and encouraged. The Zagre award, the Soira award, the Shingruwa music Contest and the Raimoq award for best artistic performers, are some examples. On the other hand, rewarding of exemplary farmers, workers, etc has become part of cultural transformation in the country. There is no doubt that much remains to be done in all these aspects, but the basis has been laid. In particular the science and technology innovations produced and displayed yearly by children and the youth during the yearly festivals have become a significant drive in the cultural transformation of the society. Innovations created by individuals are also rewarded by the President during the National Festivals. (iii) Promoting adequate living 195. Improving the standards of living has been considered significantly in the areas of housing, utilities, transportation and communication. Land for housing was distributed and many houses built but it is still a major challenge. Accessibility to electricity has increased from 22.9% in 1995 to 43.5% (urban 81% and rural 22.6%) in 2015 but energy challenge still continues to be a major challenge of development. Hence, Eritrea has embarked into a comprehensive strategy of energy that also includes alternative sources of energy. Road transport has also expanded by about 62% and more than 70% of the villages (about 1790 villages) have been covered presently through a fleet of about 1769 buses. In 2016, the one direction loading capacity of bus transport at national has reached 53,000 passengers from the 17,000 in 1991. Page 46 of 100