サステイナビリティに向けたイノベーションの創出における高等教育機関の役割

The role of science, technology and innovation in moving towards sustainability is explored in the context of Africa. Most of the scientific and technological knowledge needed to help Africa improve its welfare while protecting the environment is available. It is necessary to create institutional mechanisms and build human resources needed to harness the knowledge and put it to effective use. For competence building and enhancement of human resources, institutions of higher learning will play a critical role, and their capacity needs to be strengthened through international support to tackle local problems. Substantial adjustments in public policy in Africa as well as in international aid agencies will be required to encourage universities to contribute to sustainability. While it will take long periods of learning for necessary changes, the first step will be to establish new international partnerships, including those with Japan.