Universities and Knowledge-based Development in sub-Saharan Africa: Comparing University–Firm Interaction in Nigeria, Uganda and South Africa

Universities and Knowledge-based Development in sub-Saharan Africa: Comparing University–Firm Interaction in Nigeria, Uganda and South Africa

Author: 
Kruss, Glenda
Publisher: 
Taylor & Francis
Date published: 
2012
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Adeoti, John, jt. author
Nabudere, Dani, jt. author
Journal Title: 
Journal of Development Studies
Source: 
The Journal of Development Studies, Vol. 48, Issue 4, April 2012, pp. 516-530
Abstract: 

Research on the changing role of universities in firm learning, innovation and national economic development has not extended systematically to low income countries of sub-Saharan Africa. Drawing on an empirical survey of firms and case studies of university practices, the article examines conditions of universities, firms and their potential for interaction across a national system of innovation in three countries, Nigeria, Uganda and South Africa, in order to contribute to such analysis. In so doing, it attempts to open up a research agenda in terms of the specific challenges African countries face.

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CITATION: Kruss, Glenda. Universities and Knowledge-based Development in sub-Saharan Africa: Comparing University–Firm Interaction in Nigeria, Uganda and South Africa . : Taylor & Francis , 2012. The Journal of Development Studies, Vol. 48, Issue 4, April 2012, pp. 516-530 - Available at: https://library.au.int/universities-and-knowledge-based-development-sub-saharan-africa-comparing-university–firm-3