Contributions to Economic Development of Science and Technology Institutions in Nigeria and Opportunities for Bilateral Cooperation.

Abstract

This report analyzes (a) the characteristics and capabilities of the principal institutions that comprise the science and technology infrastructure in Nigeria, (b) the potential contribution of these institutions to industrial development, and (c) opportunities for bilateral cooperation between these institutions and institutions in the United States. Two companion reports analyze similar activities in Malaysia and Colombia. A fourth report presents a cross-country comparison of some of the principal findings in the three country reports. A final report describes the methodology used in carrying out the country studies. Special attention has been given to the interactions among these institutions and between their activities and the activities of production organizations. The emphasis is on science and technology activities which relate directly and indirectly to manufacturing; to some aspects of agriculture; to the physical infrastructure needed to support industrial development, including transportation, communication, power, and water systems; to development of the natural resource base; and to the education and training of science and technology professionals and skilled labor. Science and technology directed to medicine, public health, reproductive biology, and nutrition are not considered.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA089457

Entities

People

  • G. E. Schweitzer
  • H. T. Bergh

Organizations

  • Cornell University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Civil Engineering
  • Commerce
  • Employment
  • Engineers
  • Geography
  • Health Services
  • International Relations
  • Management Personnel
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medical Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Soil Science
  • Students
  • United States Government
  • Vegetables

Readers

  • Industrial Economics
  • International Relations, focusing on Korea-Africa and North Korea-South Korea relations, and Nigeria-Latin American Relations.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.