In Pursuit of Science and Technology in Sub-Saharan Africa
In Pursuit of Science and Technology in Sub-Saharan Africa

Author: J. L. Enos

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2003-08-29

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 1134799438

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This is a study of the impact of the economic crisis and subsequent adjustment policies in the African economies on the scientific and technological capabilities in those countries. It includes studies of Ghana, Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda.

Popularisation of Science and Technology Education
Popularisation of Science and Technology Education

Author: Commonwealth Secretariat

Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9780850927429

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Through country case studies centred around Sub-Saharan Africa; this book provides critical insights into why science and technology should be popularised; what and whose science and technology systems should be introduced and promoted; and how science and technology should be implemented and practised.

Sub-Saharan African Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Research
Sub-Saharan African Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Research

Author: Andreas Blom

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2015-12-21

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13: 1464807019

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This book analyzes Africa's current performance in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) research, as well as future trends. It looks at Africa's research performance over a decade, what it means for the continent's development and how it can benefit the growing number of young people who leave university each year looking for jobs. The book focuses on research output and citation impact, important indicators of the strength of a region's research enterprise. These indicators are correlated with the region's long-term development and important drivers of economic success. Moreover, research is a key ingredient for quality higher education. The research performance of these regions is compared to that of South Africa, Malaysia, and Vietnam; the latter two countries had a comparable research base to the SSA regions at the beginning of the period of analysis.