Report of the panel of experts on advanced institutes for applied science and technology in Africa : University of Manchester, 10 - 14 August 1970

Abstract

This paper focuses on the provision of high-level manpower in science and technology and of the institutions which will function as repositories of imported technology and generators of new technology has been identified as one of the key priorities for the development of African countries. Programmes for development at national and regional levels have therefore given recognition to this priority need by providing for the reinforcement of national networks of technological institutions through the establishment of a limited number of institutions for training high level technological manpower and for research. These institutions, sometimes referred to as “centers of excellence", could develop as national or multinational in status; depending on the fields of specialization estimated needs and the extent of coincidence of the interests of a number of Governments,