Science research and education in Africa: proceedings of a conference on science advancement

For various economic and political reasons, many African countries lag behind the rest of the industrialised world in scientific and medical research and development. However, the presence of intellectual islands scattered across the continent gives hope that this is only a transient situation on th...

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Other Authors: Fymat, Alain L. (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK Cambridge Scholars Publishing 2017
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Summary:For various economic and political reasons, many African countries lag behind the rest of the industrialised world in scientific and medical research and development. However, the presence of intellectual islands scattered across the continent gives hope that this is only a transient situation on the cusp of undergoing a profound and beneficial change. For this reason, the Society for the Advancement of Science in Africa was established to catalyse and contribute to this needed evolution. Its mission is to contribute to Africa's economic advancement and sustainability through science research
Physical Description:xxviii, 360 Seiten
ISBN:1443817759
9781443817752

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