The article explores the limited data from selected African R&D surveys in an attempt to understand measurement issues that exist and to detail the value and importance of mapping S&T systems and their applications to developmental issues in Africa. In countries like Algeria, Angola, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mal...

The aim of the paper was to look at how knowledge based economy development can be instrumental in addressing developmental issues. This paper seeks to explore science and technology systems on the African continent, understand its value and importance and highlighting some of the successes that have been achieved through adoption and adaptation of international be...