Technological Learning and Innovations in Indigenous Leather Clusters in Nigeria: Current Status and Policy Directions

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Author(s): Willie O. Siyanbola (Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria), Olumuyiwa O. Olamade (Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria), Oluseyi O. Isola (Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria)and Boladale A. Adebowale (Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria)
Copyright: 2012
Pages: 17
Source title: Disruptive Technologies, Innovation and Global Redesign: Emerging Implications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Ndubuisi Ekekwe (African Institution of Technology, USA)and Nazrul Islam (Aberystwyth University, Wales and Middlesex University, London, UK)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-0134-5.ch013

Keywords: Computer Science & IT / Global Information Technology / Information Science Reference

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Indigenous technologies are integral part of the culture and history of a local community. The need to learn from local communities to enrich the development process cannot be over-emphasized. This chapter aims at advancing the position that Nigeria’s indigenous technologies present significant opportunities for local economic transformation and global competitiveness. Analyses of two major indigenous leather clusters in Nigeria, as well as a review of successful country cases, throw up some specific strategic and policy issues. The chapter concludes that effective knowledge transfer and innovative capability build-up through appropriate government interventions are the basic requirements for sustainable growth of indigenous technologies in Nigeria.

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