Developing Technology Policy in Africa
Developing Technology Policy in Africa
May 23 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
This seminar proposes a revised perspective for Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) policies in Africa, one that focuses more on the direct facilitation of economic production at domestic levels. It suggests the creation of institutional frameworks designed to embed new knowledge directly into economic production itself. This argument supports the growth of the small-scale and informal sectors, which requires a wider engagement by of local and national governments, and other development partners. This seminar intends to generate a conversation towards a scenario in which the gross financial inequalities that have beset Africa for so long will begin to be modified to the ultimate benefit of all.
After the seminar, there will be a brief introduction to an upcoming opportunity to publish policy and practice oriented perspectives and case study articles on Africa through the international journal of technology development and sustainable development (IJTMSD).
Speaker
Prof. Norman Clark is an expert in innovation systems and development and Emeritus Professor at The Open University and the University of Strathclyde, UK. His research interests include science and technology development in Africa and South Asia, a field in which he has acted also as an adviser to relevant agencies including the World Bank, UNCTAD, UNDP, DFID, NEPAD and the CGIAR. He continues to serve on the Governing Council of the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS), Nairobi, Kenya.How to register
If you are interested in attending the webinar, please register via this link or get in touch with Yvonne Gitu at Y.Gitu@acts-net.org for more details.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from AfricaLics Zoom account containing information about joining the webinar. Please ensure you add the invitation to your calendar.
Developing Technology Policy in Africa