Author Information
Author: Willie O. Siyanbola
Position: Director-General/CEO
Institution: National Centre for Technology Management (Federal Ministry of Science and Technology), Nigeria
Location: Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Paper Details
Title: Isn’t There a Better Way? The Case for a Paradigm Shift in R&D in Nigeria
Author: Willie O. Siyanbola
Conference: Proceedings of the Third Conference on Science and National Development
Year: 2008
Subject Area: Research and Development, Innovation, Intellectual Property, National Development
Overview
This paper examines the current state of research and development (R&D) in Nigeria and argues for a shift from traditional science-based research to a more integrated innovation-driven development model.
The author emphasizes the importance of linking science, technology, and innovation to national development and economic competitiveness.
Main Areas Discussed
- Research and development in Nigeria
- Science, technology and innovation systems
- National innovation system (NIS)
- Challenges in Nigerian research environment
- Role of intellectual property in innovation
- Government, industry, and academia collaboration
Key Themes
- Innovation-driven development
- Science and technology policy
- Research commercialization
- National development through innovation
- Intellectual property and innovation
About the Paper
The paper identifies key challenges affecting research in Nigeria including poor funding, weak coordination, infrastructure limitations, and a poor attitude toward intellectual property and patenting. The author proposes a new innovation-based paradigm linking research outputs with national development priorities.
Suggested Citation
Siyanbola, Willie O.
Isn’t There a Better Way? The Case for a Paradigm Shift in R&D in Nigeria
Proceedings of the Third Conference on Science and National Development, 2008
