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Methodological Issues in Science and Technology Policy Research: Technological Capability

African Technology Policy Studies Network, P.O. Box 62084, Nairobi, Kenya

Norman Clark

Graduate School, The University of Strathcyde, 106 Rottenrow East, Glasgow G4 ONW, UK

This paper discusses how best to conduct research on problems of science and technology (S&T) policy, with particular reference to African economic development in the context of the recent policy climate associated' with structural adjustment measures advocated by bodies such as the World Bank. It argues that since S&T policy is really concerned with the long-term structural evolution of economic systems, the methodological problems involved in studying associated issues need to transcend the methodological approaches of individual disciplines like economics. Taking inspiration from recent innovation literature the paper goes on to suggest an inter disciplinary approach involving comparative case studies and close links with client sectors.

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