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Science, technology and innovation indicators in policy-making: the Nigerian experience

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  • Willie Siyanbola

    (Centre for Energy Research and Development, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria)

  • Adedamola Adeyeye

    (National Centre for Technology Management, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria)

  • Olawale Olaopa

    (Department of Political Science, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria
    Department of Politics and International Relations, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa)

  • Omowumi Hassan

    (High Tech Centre for Nigerian Women and Youths, Abuja, Nigeria)

Abstract

This article provides a critical review of the process of formulating science, technology and innovation (STI) policy in Nigeria using scientific indicators. The attainment of development goals requires a painstaking process of policy-making based on scientific evidence derivable from relevant evidence. However, in many developing countries, there is a gap between policy and development priorities as most policies are not based on scientific facts either because they are unavailable or, where they exist, unreliable. Using a system analysis framework, the article brings into perspective the fundamental role played by STI indicators in providing scientific evidence for designing, formulating and implementing national innovation policy. This can serve as a framework for utilizing scientific evidence in policy-making in a developing country context. This article is published as part of a thematic collection on scientific advice to governments.

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  • Willie Siyanbola & Adedamola Adeyeye & Olawale Olaopa & Omowumi Hassan, 2016. "Science, technology and innovation indicators in policy-making: the Nigerian experience," Palgrave Communications, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 2(1), pages 1-9, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palcom:v:2:y:2016:i:1:d:10.1057_palcomms.2016.15
    DOI: 10.1057/palcomms.2016.15
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    Cited by:

    1. Viju Raghupathi & Wullianallur Raghupathi, 2019. "Exploring science-and-technology-led innovation: a cross-country study," Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Springer, vol. 8(1), pages 1-45, December.
    2. Temilade Sesan & Willie Siyanbola, 2021. "“These are the realities”: insights from facilitating researcher-policymaker engagement in Nigeria’s household energy sector," Palgrave Communications, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 8(1), pages 1-11, December.
    3. Forson, Joseph Ato & Opoku, Rosemary Afrakomah & Peng, Zhen, 2017. "Innovation, Institutions and Economic Growth in Sub-Sahara Africa – an IV Estimation of a Panel Threshold Model," MPRA Paper 103063, University Library of Munich, Germany, revised 15 Mar 2018.

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