Popularisation of Science and Technology Education: Some Case Studies from Africa - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0850927420 ISBN 13: 9780850927429

Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat, 2002

Synopsis

Science and technology, and science and technology education, play a pivotal role in the development of a country's economy, environment, social relations and other sectors. Human resource development in science and technology is vital in building a critical mass of skilled individuals ready to play a part in the New Africa Partnership (NEPAD) - a rejuvenation and vigorous socio-economic development of the continent. Many African countries have committed considerable resources to its exploitation but more needs to be done to promote, develop and sustain a relevant science and technology culture, which includes problem solving and indigenous aspects, in order to narrow the gap between the countries of Sub-Saharan Africa and the industrialised countries. Through country case studies centred around Sub-Saharan Africa; this book provides critical insights into why science and technology should be popularised; what and whose science and technology systems should be introduced and promoted; and how science and technology should be implemented and practised.

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Review

The book will be of interest to anyone involved in education in
developing countries. -- Margaret Sutherland, ESCalate, 1 December 2004

Synopsis

Human resource development in science and technology is vital in building a critical mass of skilled individuals ready to play a part in the New Africa Partnership (NEPAD). Many African countries have committed considerable resources to its exploitation but more needs to be done to promote, develop and sustain a relevant science and technology culture to narrow the gap between sub-Saharan Africa and the industrialised countries. Through country case studies centred around Sub-Saharan Africa this book provides critical insights into why science and technology should be popularised; what and whose science and technology systems should be introduced and promoted; and how science and technology should be implemented and practised. This book is a collaboration between the Commonwealth Secretariat and the African Forum for Children's Literacy in Science and Technology (AFCLIST).

Edition details

• Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0850927420
• ISBN 13: 9780850927429
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 284
• Editor: Savage Mike, Naidoo Prem