National experiences in the transfer of publicly funded technologies in Africa: Ghana, Kenya and Zambia

Abstract

The study uncovers some of the major hurdles impeding the transfer of publicly funded technologies from R&D institutions to the African market, and proposes a number of policy options that Governments could implement to facilitate technology transfer. A pilot survey of 28 carefully selected R&D institutions in Ghana, Kenya and Zambia was undertaken to understand the mechanisms, policies and resources that are currently in place to transfer research outputs to market and the key obstacles to technology transfer. In addition, a detailed case study of one centre in each of the countries was conducted to provide further insights into the key institutional arrangements that facilitate or hinder technology transfer.