Leveraging Science, Technology and Innovation for National Development in the Light of the Emerging Universities of Science and Technology in Kenya
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2013-05
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Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences
Abstract
It is recognized that effective leveraging of science, technology and innovation is essential for wealth creation in all
nations. Science, Technology and Innovation is also a key component of social integration, sustainable development
and poverty eradication based on equity, freedom, justice, governance, peace and prosperity. At the international level,
science, technology and innovation act as a tool of international co-operation and solidarity. It is useful for provision of
knowledge and information as well as facilitating globalization with human development while concomitantly
strengthening national governance and acting as a vector of common heritage, international cooperation and solidarity.
Appropriate Science, Technology and Innovation policy is key to the production, distribution and use of knowledge and
information. This paper endeavours to underscore how the continued growth of universities of science and technology
could steer Kenya’s economic growth among other priority areas as outlined by the government.
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Science & Technology, Education, Development, Employment, University
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Amukowa, W. & Ayuya, C. (2013). “Leveraging Science, Technology and Innovation for National Development in the light of the Emerging Universities of Science and Technology in Kenya.” Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol 4 No 2May 2013. ISSN 2039-9340 (print) ISSN 2039-2117 (online). Sapienza University of Rome