Independent Africa, Dependent Science
Author | : R. Sooryamoorthy |
Publisher | : Springer Nature |
Total Pages | : 322 |
Release | : 2023-11-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789819955770 |
ISBN-13 | : 9819955777 |
Rating | : 4/5 (777 Downloads) |
Download or read book Independent Africa, Dependent Science written by R. Sooryamoorthy and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-11-29 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers an examination of Africa’s scientific landscape based on extensive empirical data encompassing fifty-four African countries. It traces the evolution of science on the continent, highlighting research areas, global partnerships, funding sources, research capacity, and the impact of science policies. Acknowledging that Africa relies heavily on external sources, particularly from the Global North, for scientific research, the book identifies and addresses obstacles hindering self-reliance and underscores the urgent need for revitalized partnerships and cooperation to bolster Africa's scientific autonomy. It offers valuable recommendations to promote self-reliance, making it an indispensable resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners.