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Science, Technology and Innovation for Africa s Development

Outline. Conventional explanations and approaches to African developmentNew and emerging opportunities for economic change and sustainable developmentAfrica's Science and Technology Consolidated Plan of Action (CPA)Forging Ahead. Conventional explanations and approaches to African development .

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Science, Technology and Innovation for Africa s Development

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    1. Science, Technology and Innovation for Africa’s Development Our Consolidated Plan of Action

    2. Outline Conventional explanations and approaches to African development New and emerging opportunities for economic change and sustainable development Africa’s Science and Technology Consolidated Plan of Action (CPA) Forging Ahead

    3. Conventional explanations and approaches to African development Colonialization as the source of underdevelopment Geography—harsh ecological conditions Governance and conflicts Structural rigidities and need for adjustment Globalization and effects of economic liberalization

    4. New and emerging opportunities Scientific and technological opportunities Political awakening and assertiveness New actors/players in international development assistance and aid Renewed focus on regional economic integration

    5. Africa’s Science and Technology Consolidated Plan of Action (CPA) Evolution of CPA Programmatic areas Governance and Implementation Funding (ASIF)

    6. Forging Ahead Improve or build infrastructure Increase public and private investment in STI Improve the quality of STI policies and institutions Intensify South-South and North-South S&T cooperation Reinvent the African university Regionalism

    7. Regionalism

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