| Description |
1 online resource (vii, 121 pages) : illustrations |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
"This book delves into the research-policy nexus as it relates to development in Africa. It does so by examining four country-cases – Botswana, Cote 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 account- able 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." -- Provided by publisher. |
| Note |
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on April 11, 2024). |
| Subject |
Research and development projects -- Africa -- Finance.
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Sustainable development -- Africa.
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Projets de recherche et de développement -- Afrique -- Finances.
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Développement durable -- Afrique.
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| Added Author |
Okunade, Samuel Kehinde, author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 1928502792 9781928502791 (OCoLC)1417393041 |
| ISBN |
9781928502807 electronic book |
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1928502806 electronic book |
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9781928502814 electronic publication |
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1928502814 electronic publication |
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1928502792 paperback |
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9781928502791 paperback |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000076350328 |
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