The state of social science in sub-Saharan Africa / Johann Mouton
Posted by Celia Walter | 28 Sep, 2010
Abstract:
The social sciences in sub-Saharan Africa continue to operate under conditions that are seriously under-resourced. The fact that there is still sustained and vibrant social sciences research in countries which, with a few exceptions, have little government support, poor institutional facilities and many other challenges says a great deal about the resilience and resolve of the scholars concerned.
In : The 2010 World Social Science report released by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) focuses on the Knowledge Divide. It emphasizes the key role played by knowledge in social development, the disparities in research capacities across countries and the fragmentation of knowledge that hamper the capacity of the social sciences to respond to the challenges of today and tomorrow.
The report is available in English: http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0018/001883/188333e.pdf
The social sciences in sub-Saharan Africa continue to operate under conditions that are seriously under-resourced. The fact that there is still sustained and vibrant social sciences research in countries which, with a few exceptions, have little government support, poor institutional facilities and many other challenges says a great deal about the resilience and resolve of the scholars concerned.
In : The 2010 World Social Science report released by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) focuses on the Knowledge Divide. It emphasizes the key role played by knowledge in social development, the disparities in research capacities across countries and the fragmentation of knowledge that hamper the capacity of the social sciences to respond to the challenges of today and tomorrow.
The report is available in English: http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0018/001883/188333e.pdf