Research

POLICY RESEARCH

Bridging the Gap Between Technology, Innovation, and Policy for Nigeria’s Sustainable Development.

Key Highlights From Past Projects

CAPABILITIES ASSESSMENT IN THE FEDERAL MINISTRY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AND ITS AGENCIES

Science Technology Indicators (STI)

Introduction

Science, technology and innovation (STI) indicators play a fundamental role of providing scientific evidence for formulating national development strategies. However, in most African countries, most policies on STI are not based on scientific facts either because they are unavailable or where they exist, unreliable.  … more

Innovation Indicators​

The innovation survey on the other hand collects data on the state of innovation of Nigerian enterprises within a reference period. Issues such as types of innovations, innovation activities, barriers to innovation, government support for innovation and intellectual property rights are measured, among other issues. It is undertaken in two key sectors of the economy: manufacturing and services. Some of the established Innovation Indicators include:

  • Innovation Intensity
  • Top Innovation Collaboration Partners
  • Top Motivation for Innovation
  • Top Obstacles to Innovation

Completed Research

  • The Supply of High Quality Entrepreneurs in Developing Countries: evidence from Nigeria” (funded by the Private Enterprise Development in Low-Income Countries (PEDL) project of the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), UK) 2014 – 2016
  • Doing Research in Nigeria: Assessing Social Science Research Systems in a Global Perspective’ (funded by the Global Development Network (GDN), New Delhi, India) 2018-2019
  • Technology Capability and Innovation in Machine and Spare Parts Fabrication Industry in South-Western Nigeria
  • Female Acquisition of TVET and its Impact on Socio-economic Development in Nigeria