It is interesting to note that data on most of the standard S&T indicators are not available in Nigeria; and where they are, such data exist in no systematic manner. This has made it unnecessarily difficult to assess the country's performance in S&T compared to other countries. This study therefore sets out to evaluate the level of the S & T indicators in the country with a view to determining how to strengthen them for planning purposes that will lead to sustainable national development and international competitiveness.

Quantitative information will be provided on S&T inputs in terms of R&D expenditure, human resources and infrastructure needed to support and stimulate a knowledge-propelled economy based on R&D outputs. The study will also give an insight into Nigeria's competitiveness as it relates to global trends in S & T.

For more enquiry, please contact: david.adeyeye@nacetem.org

Project Objective:
The primary objective is to develop an acceptable set of STI indicators for monitoring, benchmarking, evaluating and forecasting STI performance in Nigeria for the overall planning purposes.

Specific Objectives:

• Establish the current level (Y2006 as base year) of STI inputs in the national policy making process.
• Establish the current level (Y2006 as base year) of national outputs (economic, technological etc.).
• Develop  a compact database for STI indicators
• Design appropriate strategies needed to strengthen the current level of STI inputs and outputs in the economy.

For Further enquiries, please contact the David (Project Secretary) on:
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E-mail:ad_adey@yahoo.com, david.adeyeye@nacetem.org