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Science, Technology and Innovation in Uganda : Recommendation for Policy and Action.
Title:
Science, Technology and Innovation in Uganda : Recommendation for Policy and Action.
Author:
Bank, World.
ISBN:
9780821386750
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (156 pages)
Contents:
Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Acronyms and Abbreviations -- Acknowledgments -- Executive Summary -- This Report's Purpose -- Conceptual Framework: Analyzing the Knowledge Infrastructure -- Analytical Methodology: The THICK Concept of Development in the National Innovation System -- 1. Science, Technology, and Innovation Strategies and Actors in Uganda -- Research Actors -- THICK Findings and Issues from the Case Studies -- 2. Policy Recommendations -- Technology: Invest in Six Critical Science and Technology Areas to Support Growth -- Human Resources: Train Paraprofessionals in Key Fields -- Institutions and Infrastructure: Create Centers to Ensure Standards and Quality -- Collaboration and Communication: Build Opportunities across Sectors, from Academia to Industry -- Knowledge Base: Enhance Data Collection Capabilities and Enhance the Regulatory Framework -- Annex 1. Science and Technology in Uganda -- Science Policy and Regulation -- Annex 2. Agroindustry: Oilseed Sector Case Study -- Overview -- Technology -- Human Resources -- Institutional and Infrastructure Resources -- Collaboration and Communication Capacity -- Knowledge Base -- Annex 3. Health: Ethnobotany Case Study -- Overview -- A Growing Sector for Investment -- Technology -- Human Resources -- Institutions and Infrastructure -- Collaboration and Communication -- Knowledge Base -- Annex 4. Energy Case Study -- Technology -- Human Resources -- Institutions and Infrastructure -- Collaboration and Communication -- Knowledge Base -- Annex 5. Transport and Logistics Case Study -- Technology -- Human Resources -- Institutions and Infrastructure -- Collaboration and Communication -- Knowledge Base -- References -- Back Cover.
Abstract:
Science, Technology and Innovation in Uganda is part of the World Bank Studies series. These papers are published to communicate the results of the Bank's ongoing research and to stimulate public discussion.This study presents a unique methodology to view science, technology and innovation (STI) in developing countries. The study provides a set of cases studies drawn from a diverse range of experiences across the Ugandan private sector and offers concrete policy recommendations on how to support broader development of STI in Uganda. The study finds that of all the STI challenges facing firms, universities, and public research organizations in Uganda, the barriers to collaboration and communication are the most urgent in terms of STI priorities to address in the coming years.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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