Science, Technology and Innovation in Uganda

Sukhdeep Brar

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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, universities, and public research organizations in Uganda, the barriers to collaboration and communication are the most urgent in terms of STI priorities to address in the coming years.

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• Publié par: world-bank-publications
• Publié le: 08 décembre 2010
• Nombre de lectures: 9
• EAN13: 9780821386750
• Langue: English

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A WORLD BANK STUDY
Science, Technology,
and Innovation
in Uganda
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR POLICY AND ACTION
Sukhdeep Brar
Sara E. Farley
Robert Hawkins
Caroline S. WagnerWORLD BANK STUDY
Science, Technology, and
Innovation in Uganda
Recommendations for Policy and Action
Sukhdeep Brar, Sara E. Farley, Robert Hawkins, Caroline S. Wagner© 2011
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4Contents
Acronyms and Abbreviations ............................................................................................... vii
Acknowledgments ....................................................................................................................ix
Executive Summary ..................................................................................................................xi
This Report’s Purpose .............................................................................................................xv
Conceptual Framework: Analyzing the Knowledge Infrastructure .........................xvi
Analytical Methodology: The THICK Concept of Development in
the National Innovation System ........................................................................... xvii
1. Science, Technology, and Innovation Strategies and Actors in Uganda ..................... 1
Research Actors .................................................................................................................... 1
THICK Findings and Issues from the Case Studies ....................................................... 2
2. Policy Recommendations ................................................................................................... 20
Technology: Invest in Six Critical Science and Technology Areas to Support
Growth .........................................................................................................................23
Human Resources: Train Paraprofessionals in Key Fields .......................................... 27
Institutions and Infrastructure: Create Centers to Ensure Standards
and Quality ................................................................................................................. 28
Collaboration and Communication: Build Opportunities across Sectors, from
Academia to Industry ................................................................................................ 29
Knowledge Base: Enhance Data Collection Capabilities and Enhance the
Regulatory Framework ............................................................................................. 30
Annex 1. Science and Technology in Uganda ..................................................................... 33
Science Policy and Regulation ......................................................................................... 39
Annex 2. Agroindustry: Oilseed Sector Case Study .......................................................... 40
Overview ............................................................................................................................ 40
Technology ......................................................................................................................... 41
Human Resources.............................................................................................................. 46
Institutional and Infrastructure Resources .................................................................... 48
Collaboration and Communication Capacity ............................................................... 51
Knowledge Base .................................................................................................................54
Annex 3. Health: Ethnobotany Case Study ......................................................................... 57
Overview ............................................................................................................................ 58
A Growing Sector for Investment ................................................................................... 58
Technology ......................................................................................................................... 60
Human Resources 66
Institutions and Infrastructure ........................................................................................ 68
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Collaboration and Communication ................................................................................ 72
Knowledge Base .................................................................................................................75
Annex 4. Energy Case Study .................................................................................................. 79
Technology ......................................................................................................................... 84
Human Resources.............................................................................................................. 84
Institutions and Infrastructure ........................................................................................ 86
Collaboration and Communication 86
Knowledge Base .88
Annex 5. Transport and Logistics Case Study .................................................................... 89
Technology ......................................................................................................................... 91
Human Resources.............................................................................................................. 95
Institutions and Infrastructure 97
Collaboration and Communication ................................................................................ 99
Knowledge Base ............................................................................................................... 102
References ................................................................................................................................ 104
Tables
Table 1. Components of the THICK Methodology Used to Study Key Sectors in
Uganda ................................................................................................................................xx
Table 2. THICK Features ..........................................................................................................18
Table 3. THICK Recommendations ........................................................................................20
Table 4. Top Six Subfi elds of Science and Technology of the Six Profi led Sectors, in
Order of Urgency ...............................................................................................................24
Table 5. Eight Additional Critical Fields of Science and Technology over the Next
Five Years ............................................................................................................................24
Table 6. Areas of Science and Technology Relevant to Two or Three Industries in
Uganda That Need A ention over the Longer Term ...................................................26
Table A1.1. Professional Workforce in East Africa, Early 2000s .........................................34
Table A4.1. Sources of Ugandan Energy Consumption ......