Science, Technology, and Public Policy in Africa: A Framework for Action
Abstract
Underdevelopment in Africa continues to be one of the most perplexing issues of this century. Conventional development policies have failed throughout the continent, and lack of scientific and technological capabilities is considered among the primary causes of the prevailing crisis. Attempts to address underdevelopment have been conducted in terms of what is scientifically and technically feasible in industrialized countries instead of what is socioeconomically and culturally desirable in Africa. Undue reliance on foreign scientific and technological expertise hinders local innovation and creativity, which are crucial to self-sustained development. Redefinition of science and technology policies is urgently needed. Africa should not circumvent the use of science and technology in the quest for development, but it is crucial that African policy makers determine in whose interests science and technology will be developed
URI
http://bst.sagepub.com/content/21/4/246.shorthttp://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/50601
Citation
Bulletin of Science Technology Society August 2001 vol. 21 no. 4 246-252Publisher
University of Nairobi Faculty Of Veterinary Science