Abstract
Science and technology capabilities are fundamental for social and economic progress in African countries and they are crucial components aimed at fostering growth and development of every nation as they create impact on the various sectors of governments. Maintaining and Strengthening the contributions of science and technology become more important for Africa in addressing traditional development issues and successful application of science and technology entails establishing effective institutional framework and linkages so that the various science and technology institutions and the productive sectors work in a system that is focused on achieving developmental goals without undue duplication and completion. Unfortunately, many developing countries especially the poor countries in West Africa do not have human resources, physical and economic infrastructures and access to capital to take full advantage of the science and technology expertise and achievements of the developed countries like the USA, China, and Korea etc. Conclusively, it is imperative for Africa especially West African countries to embrace science and technology as a vital tool for accelerating their socio-economic development as science and technology enhances its international competitiveness and more importantly its position in the world economy.
Highlights
IntroductionEspecially the West African countries is challenged with a lot of crisis. The immediate problems have made it difficult for this continent to enjoy certain values and comfort
Africa, especially the West African countries is challenged with a lot of crisis
Depletion of natural resources destruction of the environment and ecosystem and sophisticated weapons are all outcomes of science and technology which are against the promotion and sustenance of humanity.In this era, the way forward is to promote those technologies that ensure a sustainable development; that is those technologies that will eliminate the detrimental effects in the society and promote life
Summary
Especially the West African countries is challenged with a lot of crisis. The immediate problems have made it difficult for this continent to enjoy certain values and comfort. More emphasis and focus should be laid on these new sources rather than relying on the non-renewable existing resources This can be achieved by promoting sustainable scientific research which encourages more active and responsible investment in alternative energy even though this may not be currently profitable, but its continued development would be an important gift to future generations. Africa is one of the richest continents with natural reserves of raw materials, yet this resources are either exploited by foreigners of the developed world because the necessary technology to convert them to finish products are not available This is as a result of certain challenges which impede the growth of science and technological advancements in the continent. This situation resulted in the flight of skilled and experienced researchers to the private sector and private universities, leading to what is termed “internal brain drain”
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