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Harnessing Endogenous Research and Innovation in Nigeria for National Transformation

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The incremental changes in the development indices of a country are science and technology (S&T) driven. Therefore, the interplay of investment in S&T and research and development (R&D) is vital for achieving national transformation. Endogenous research and development (ER&D) is defined as development that is based on local initiative, knowledge, institutions and resources. Using the human development indicators of Asian Tigers as model of rapid economic growth, this chapter examines the challenges of and the contextualisation of ER&D in Nigeria and provides a framework for government, industry and university collaboration for local or endogenous research and innovation.

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    Paul A. Eniayeju

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Eniayeju, P.A. (2017). Harnessing Endogenous Research and Innovation in Nigeria for National Transformation. In: Akpan, B. (eds) Science Education: A Global Perspective . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-32351-0_9

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