AN EXAMINATION OF AFRICA’S PARTICIPATION AND PERSPECTIVE IN GLOBALIZATION FROM THE TECHNOLOGICAL VIEWPOINT
AN EXAMINATION OF AFRICA’S PARTICIPATION AND PERSPECTIVE IN GLOBALIZATION FROM THE TECHNOLOGICAL VIEWPOINT
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2008-02
Authors
ARAOYE, ADEGBOYE, BABATUNDE.
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ABSTRACT
The study aims at examining Africa’s participation and perspective in globalization from the
technological point of view with an attempt to establishing how developing countries can derive
the best benefit from it. Following a theoretical overview of the basic concepts and review of
relevant literatures, analysis was made of the extent to which World Trade Organization (WTO)
agreements, particularly the technology-related provisions, could enlarge the capabilities of
African countries to procure and develop modern technologies. Empirical literatures were in turn
reviewed, which served as the basis for proposing research agenda to study the resulting empirical
implications, ultimately to identify specific technology policy issues that African countries should
emphasize in the continuing debate on the effect of global market integration. Finally, the study
draws conclusions and recommends a programme framework, which would aid in the pursuit of
the research agenda proposed.
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DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY
ZARIA
NIGERIA.
Keywords
EXAMINATION,, AFRICA’S,, PARTICIPATION,, PERSPECTIVE,, GLOBALIZATION,, TECHNOLOGICAL,, VIEWPOINT.