Science Policy And Development In Africa

Author : R. Sooryamoorthy
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2022-09-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1108816142

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Science, Policy and Development in Africa by R. Sooryamoorthy Pdf

Since gaining political independence in the 1950s, science has rapidly become a prerequisite for national development within many African nations. Supported by international agencies, such as UNESCO, initiatives were taken to direct Africa on the road of scientific development, enabling contributions to world science and significant progress in many specific research areas. However, from a developmental perspective there remains the question of how science influences national development plans and strategies. How far are science policies integrated into the national development plans? What potential and challenges do science and technology pose for Africa and its prospects for wider development? Offering a comprehensive historical and empirical study of science in both colonial and post-colonial Africa, R. Sooryamoorthy brings to light the connections between science, policy and development in African nations. Focusing on understanding the widening gap in science and technology between developed and developing regions, and the integration (or lack of) with national development strategies, this study provides important insights into the potential opportunities and challenges facing Africa in the areas of science.

Author : H. C. Marais
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Political Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105110410151

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Perspectives on Science Policy in South Africa by H. C. Marais Pdf

Over the years, there have been several publications on science and technology in South Africa. Most, if not all of them, have focused on the science and technology landscape up to the mid-eighties. The changes in the science and technology system since the democratisation of this country have thus far not been reflected on in a systemstic way. This book presents a perspective on this changing landscape by offering an encompassing conceptual framework that should remain valid even if the policy were to evolve further. This perspective is further profiled by bringing into focus the main developments that have shaped science policy in South Africa since the turn of the 20th century. The last four chapters of this book sketch this process and its outcomes to date - unstable as the picture may still be. This dynamic situation, however, does allow one to experience something of the vibrant atmosphere that characterised the transformation of the country during the 1990s. This overview of the development of science and technology is presented within the context of a multi-faceted conceptual framework (chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4). The intention of this book is to offer an overview and evaluation of the policy and system and a prognosis of future developments in the context of broader historical, theoretical and international trends.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789004474925

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Science and Technology Policy for Economic Development in Africa by Anonim Pdf

The contributors to this volume present a broad canvas of science and technology policies as instruments of social and economic development, record the progress that has been made, and identify and analyze the problems that remain to be solved. Contributors are Aqueil Ahmad, Charles H. Davies, Thomas Owen Eisemon, John W. Forje, Jacques Gaillard, Eric L. Hyman, John E. Udo Ndebbio, Fola Osotimehin, Aaron Segal, Scott Tiffin, Paul B. Vitta, and Roland Waast.

Author : Achim Gutowski,Nazar Mohamed Hassan,Tobias Knedlik,Chantal Marie Ngo Tong,Karl Wohlmuth
Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783643911735

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Science, Technology and Innovation Policies for Inclusive Growth in Africa by Achim Gutowski,Nazar Mohamed Hassan,Tobias Knedlik,Chantal Marie Ngo Tong,Karl Wohlmuth Pdf

The volume analyses major strategic and policy issues. How to make Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policies relevant for inclusive growth strategies in Africa so that socio-economic transformation strategies will take off. The first part discusses the issues of human skills development as part of STI policies, based on visions, strategic plans and country cases (for Cameroon, Nigeria and Mauritania). The second part looks at STI Policies for Economic Transformation, focussing on country case studies (for Egypt and Tunisia). A third part presents book reviews and book notes.

Author : Jeggan Colley Senghor
Publisher : Africa World Press
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0865439133

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Science and Technology Policy in Africa by Jeggan Colley Senghor Pdf

Author : Unesco
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Science
ISBN : OSU:32435004533972

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National Science Policies in Africa by Unesco Pdf

Author : Louk Box,Rutger Engelhard
Publisher : Anthem Press
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781843312277

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Science and Technology Policy for Development by Louk Box,Rutger Engelhard Pdf

An inquiry into how social relations make for successful science and technology policies.

Author : Reuben A. Alabi,Achim Gutowski,Nazar Mohamed Hassan,Tobias Knedlik,Samia Satti Osman Mohamed Nour,Karl Wohlmuth
Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
Page : 555 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Africa
ISBN : 9783643910424

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Science, Technology and Innovation Policies for Inclusive Growth in Africa by Reuben A. Alabi,Achim Gutowski,Nazar Mohamed Hassan,Tobias Knedlik,Samia Satti Osman Mohamed Nour,Karl Wohlmuth Pdf

The volume analyses how to make Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policies relevant for inclusive growth strategies in Africa.The base for a transformative STI policy is to link the STI policies to Africa's economic transformation policies. In a first part the general issues of introducing effective STI policies are presented. In a second part country case studies highlight the new approach. Cases such as Sudan and Nigeria are analysed, as these two countries have a long history of STI development; because of different history, size and structure they need to move in different directions towards a coherent STI policy for inclusive growth.

Author : OECD,Department of Science and Technology
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2007-05-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264032101

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Integrating Science & Technology into Development Policies An International Perspective by OECD,Department of Science and Technology Pdf

This publication provides the proceedings of an international workshop, held in South Africa, intended to address how international co-operation in science and technology can further the three inter-related aspects (economic, social and environmental) of the development process.

Author : John W. Forje
Publisher : Longman Publishing Group
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015017021638

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Science and Technology in Africa by John W. Forje Pdf

Author : Teboho Moja,Okunade Samuel
Publisher : African Books Collective
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2024-01-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781928502807

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African Science Granting Councils by Teboho Moja,Okunade Samuel Pdf

This book delves into the research-policy nexus as it relates to development in Africa. It does so by examining four country-cases - Botswana, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya and Zambia - while referring to South Africa as a possible exemplar case. The book reaffirms that the majority of governments in Africa spend less than one per cent of their GDP on research and development (R&D) despite the commitment to raise their research funding levels contained in the Lagos Plan of Action (1980). Hence, reliance on external funding for research persists on the continent. To manage research engagements and public funds, Science Granting Councils (SGCs) have been established. These institutions are held accountable for how public funds are spent and how the research they fund contributes to the advancement of society. To-date, the SGCs and researchers have demonstrated in various ways how funded research contributes to the advancement of society. However, there appear to be differences in opinion amongst key stakeholders in terms of what constitutes research priorities as well as expectations in terms of the returns on research investments made. This book brings to the fore the importance of research and its outcome on societal development, and reveals the stake that African governments hold in the process. The book encourages African governments to show greater commitment to providing funding for research on the continent. This is critical if governments are to assume a lead role in the continent's development agenda. It would also set the stage for partnerships with other stakeholders, including industry and funding organisations. Researchers are also encouraged to work closely with the SGCs to ensure the valorisation of research products for societal benefit. This has a potential to unlock more funding for research in Africa which, in turn, would drive the development of the continent.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Africa, Sub-Saharan
ISBN : STANFORD:36105039914887

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Science and technology for development in Africa south of the Sahara by Anonim Pdf

Author : Elias Ayuk,Mohamed Ali Marouani
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781552503355

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The Policy Paradox in Africa by Elias Ayuk,Mohamed Ali Marouani Pdf

It provided technical and financial support to economic research centres in sub-Sahara Africa (SSA) so that they can undertake policy-relevant research with the goal of influencing economic policy-making. In January 2005, the Secretariat organized an international conference in Dakar, Senegal, during which participants from key economic think tanks presented their experiences in the policy development process in Africa. Of particular interest was the role of economic research and economic researchers in policy-making. The authors examine the extent to which economic policies that are formulated in the sub-continent draw from research based on local realities and undertaken by local researchers and research networks in Africa.

Author : Mohamed Hassan
Publisher : Randforum Press
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105073200110

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Science and Technology for the Socio-economic Development of Africa by Mohamed Hassan Pdf

Author : R. Sooryamoorthy
Publisher : Springer
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781137493071

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Transforming Science in South Africa by R. Sooryamoorthy Pdf

This book is essential for anyone interested in knowing how science works nationally and internationally in the contemporary world. It offers a comprehensive analysis of scientific collaboration and its relation to development and the productivity of scientists, with specific reference to South Africa in both the past and the present.