Building up indigenous technological capabilities in African developing countries

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · Technol. Soc.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0160-791X(85)90017-X· OSTI ID:5050031

Lubunga, P S

For all the vast natural resources and the praiseworthy efforts of governments and peoples, the African economy still remains basically underdeveloped. Faced with this situation, there have been increased awareness and concern in recent years among political leaders, decision-makers, and socioeconomic planners of the fact that the chronic low-level productivity in almost all spheres of economic activity in that region can be attributed, to a large extent, to the low level of indigenous capability and appropriate utilization of science and technology. Few countries in Africa, however, as yet have a science and technology policy formulated toward long-term goals and objectives, and for overall economic and social development. There is, therefore, an urgent need to develop progressively the systems and methodology for identifying, selecting, and planning indigenous scientific and technological activity. International cooperation can be useful, but only within the context of a strong national capability. 14 references.

• Research Organization: African Institute for Higher Technical Training and Research, Nairobi, Kenya
• OSTI ID: 5050031
• Journal Information: Technol. Soc.; (United States), Journal Name: Technol. Soc.; (United States) Vol. 7:1; ISSN TESOD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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COOPERATION
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
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