Chataway, Joanna, Smith, James and Wield, David (2005) Science and technology partnerships and poverty alleviation in Africa. International Journal of Technology Management, 5 (2). pp. 103-123. ISSN 1474-2748

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Abstract

The question of how to build science and technology (S&T) capacity in Africa has been on and off the agenda for decades, as has the issue of how to use partnerships to accelerate capacity building. Recent policy proposals have focused on expanding S&T capacity but have emphasized less the need for a rigorous rethink about how science, technology and innovation can be better organized for development. This paper aims to assess, using evidence from recent cases, the importance of new theories and practices based on the role of innovation and knowledge systems. The paper argues that lessons can be learned from transformations in research policy and from practices that better integrate new ideas from innovation, knowledge and development. It focuses on the changes required for science, technology and innovation to be accepted as key for the alleviation of poverty.

Item Type:	Article
Schools and Departments:	University of Sussex Business School > SPRU - Science Policy Research Unit
Depositing User:	Stacey Goldup
Date Deposited:	08 Nov 2016 11:42
Last Modified:	08 Nov 2016 11:42
URI:	http://sro.sussex.ac.uk/id/eprint/65348

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