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Record Nr.

UNINA9910970326703321

Titolo

Science, technology, and innovation in Uganda : recommendations for policy and action / / Caroline S. Wagner ... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, D.C., : World Bank, c2011

ISBN

9786612966583

9781282966581

1282966588

9780821386750

0821386751

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

xxi, 105 pages : illustrations ; ; 26 cm

Collana

World Bank study

Altri autori (Persone)

WagnerCaroline S

Disciplina

338.96761/06

Soggetti

Science and state - Uganda

Technology and state - Uganda

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Acronyms and Abbreviations; Acknowledgments; Executive Summary; This Report's Purpose; 1. Science, Technology, and Innovation Strategies and Actors in Uganda; 2. Policy Recommendations; Annex 1. Science and Technology in Uganda; Annex 2. Agroindustry: Oilseed Sector Case Study; Annex 3. Health: Ethnobotany Case Study; Annex 4. Energy Case Study; Annex 5. Transport and Logistics Case Study; References; Back Cover

Sommario/riassunto

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,