TECHNOPOLICY BRIEFS
Technopolicy Briefs Series are commissioned short papers written by experts from all over the world specifically to address current science and technology policy concerns and questions in Africa.
The briefs are also summaries of technical papers published under our WPS, SPS and RPS written to highlight significant policy recommendations. These briefs are written with the busy policymakers and non-specialists in mind. The materials are designed for general readership and help advance the advocacy and knowledge brokerage roles of the ATPS.
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ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 89: Promoting Digital Literacy Among Farmers: Unlocking The Potential of Artificial Intelligence Enabled Crop Pests/Disease Detection Mobile Application
By: Patrick Mensah, Mighty Ayidzoe, Faiza Bawah, Elvis Bediako, Nicholas Ozor, Joel Nwakaire, and Alfred Nyambane
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 88: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence AI and Earth Observation Data in Early Warning Systems for Pest Control and Management in Kenya
By: Hilda Manzi, Viola Kirui, Cosmas Muli, Naomi Mumo, Joseph Sang, Nicholas Ozor, Joel Nwakaire, Wentland Muhatiah, and Alfred Nyambane
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 87: Artificial Intelligent Tool Worth Scaling for Sustainable Irrigation in Malawi – A Case of Chameleon Sensor Array
By: Isaac Fandika, Geoffrey Mwepa, Grivin Chipula, Alinafe Kaliwo, Chimango Mlowoka, Herbert Kumwenda, Nicholas Ozor, Joel Nwakaire, and Alfred Nyambane
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 86: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Production and Market Access to Nsukka Yellow Pepper in Nigeria
By: Anyadike C, Okechukwu M, Egonu S, Ozioko R, Madukwe M, Eterigho E, Ukoha-Onuha E, Onyia A, Ozor N, Nwakaire J, and Nyambane A
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 85: Decentralised Community-Powered Weather Networks for Hyper-Localised Weather and Climate Information Services in Kenya
By: Betsy Muriithi, Jane Pauline Pamba, Stephen Gitahi, Mershak Shikuku, Joseph Masinde, Nicholas Ozor, Joel Nwakaire, Wentland Muhatiah, and Alfred Nyambane
ATPS Note D'orientation No. 84: Participation Des Parties Prenantes À La Mise En Oeuvre Des Contributions Déterminées Au Niveau National (CDN) en Côte D’ivoire
By: Nicholas Ozor, Chidi Onuoha, Cynthia Nwobodo, and Alfred Nyambane
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 83: Enhancing Climate Action in Zimbabwe Implementing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
By: Nicholas Ozor and Alfred Nyambane
Enhancing Climate Action in Zimbabwe Implementing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 82: Unlocking Zambia’s Climate Potential Enhancing Stakeholder Roles in The Implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
By: Nicholas Ozor, Hope Okuthe, Wentland Muhatiah, and Alfred Nyambane
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 81: Empowering Local Communities and Enhancing Public Awareness for Sustainable NDCs Implementation in Namibia
By: Nicholas Ozor, Joel Nwakaire, Cynthia Nwobodo, and Alfred Nyambane
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 80: Empowering Stakeholders for Inclusive and Sustainable Nationally Determined Contributions Implementation in Botswana
By: Nicholas Ozor, Hope Okuthe, Wentland Muhatiah, and Alfred Nyambane
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 79: Uniting for a Sustainable Future Boosting Stakeholder Engagement in Sierra Leone's Climate Goals
By: Nicholas Ozor, Joel Nwakaire, Cynthia Nwobodo, and Alfred Nyambane
Uniting for a Sustainable Future: Boosting Stakeholder Engagement in Sierra Leone’s Climate Goals
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 78: Stakeholder Participation in The Implementation of Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) Best Practices, Challenges and Opportunities
By: Nicholas Ozor, Chidi Onuoha, Cynthia Nwobodo, and Alfred Nyambane
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 77: Stakeholder Participation in Ghana’s Nationally Determined Contributions(NDCs) Implementation Challenging Issues and Opportunities
By: Nicholas Ozor, Chidi Onuoha, Cynthia Nwobodo, and Alfred Nyambane
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 76: Stakeholder Participation in The Implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) In Côte D’ivoire
By: Nicholas Ozor, Chidi Onuoha, Cynthia Nwobodo, and Alfred Nyambane
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 75: Collaborative Climate Action for Sustainable Development the Case of NDCs Implementation in Uganda
By: Nicholas Ozor, Wentland Muhatiah, and Alfred Nyambane
Collaborative Climate Action for Sustainable Development: The Case of NDCs Implementation in Uganda
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 74: Advancing Tanzania’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDCs) Goals Through Inclusive Stakeholder Engagement
By: Nicholas Ozor, Hope Okuthe, Wentland Muhatiah, and Alfred Nyambane
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 73: Enhancing Stakeholder Participation in The Implementation of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) In Ethiopia
By: Nicholas Ozor and Alfred Nyambane
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 72: Paving The Way for Climate Action Kenya's Journey Towards Implementing the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
By: Nicholas Ozor, Wentland Muhatiah, and Alfred Nyambane
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 71: Quelle Est La Place De La Science, De La Technologie Et De L'innovation Dans L'emploi Des Jeunes Au Sénégal?
By: Nicholas Ozor and Alfred Nyambane
ATPS Technopolicy Brief NO. 70: Using Science, Technology, and Innovation to Enhance Skills Development, Job Creation, and Entrepreneurship in Zimbabwe
By: Nicholas Ozor and Alfred Nyambane
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 69: Fostering the Future and Livelihood of Young People in Uganda Through Science, Technology, and Innovation
By: Nicholas Ozor, Wentland Muhatiah, and Alfred Nyambane
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 68: What is the Place of Science, Technology, and Innovation in Youth Employment in Senegal?
By: Nicholas Ozor and Alfred Nyambane
What is the Place of Science, Technology, and Innovation in Youth Employment in Senegal?
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 67: Understanding Rwanda's Science, Technology, and Innovation Landscape in Youth Employment Creation
By: Nicholas Ozor and Alfred Nyambane
Understanding Rwanda’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Landscape in Youth Employment Creation
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 66: Leveraging Science, Technology, and Innovation for Enhanced Youth Employment in Nigeria
By: Nicholas Ozor, Joel Nwakaire Alfred Nyambane, Wentland Muhatiah, and Cynthia Nwobodo
Leveraging Science, Technology, and Innovation for Enhanced Youth Employment in Nigeria
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 65: Unlocking the Potential of Education and Skills for Supporting Youth Employment in Kenya
By: Nicholas Ozor, Wentland Muhatiah, Alfred Nyambane, and Sheila Wanjeri
Unlocking the Potential of Education and Skills for Supporting Youth Employment in Kenya
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 64: Harnessing Science and Technological Innovation for Youth Employment and Skill Acquisition in Ghana
By: Nicholas Ozor, Joel Nwakaire, and Alfred Nyambane
Harnessing Science and Technological Innovation for Youth Employment and Skill Acquisition in Ghana
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 63: Is Ethiopia’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy Landscape Effectively Creating Jobs and Fostering Skills for the Youth?
By: Nicholas Ozor, Alfred Nyambane, and Wentland Muhatiah
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 62: University-led ecosystems for sustained innovation and entrepreneurship development in Kenya
By Michael Ngoasong, Aqueel Wahga Isidora Kourti, Nicholas Ozor, Wentland Muhatiah, Robert Gateru, Alfred Nyambane
University-led ecosystems for sustained innovation and entrepreneurship development in Kenya
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 61: Eco-innovation Policies for Sustainable Development in Africa
By Nicholas Ozor and Alfred Nyambane,
Eco-innovation Policies for Sustainable Development in Africa
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 60: Institutional Landscape for Eco-innovation Development in Africa
By Nicholas Ozor and Alfred Nyambane
Institutional Landscape for Eco-innovation Development in Africa
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 59: Policy and Institutional Landscape for Ecological Organic Agriculture in Benin
By Nicholas Ozor and Alfred Nyambane,
Policy and Institutional Landscape for Ecological Organic Agriculture in Benin; ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 59
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No.58: Institutional Framework for Ecological Organic Agriculture Development in Kenya
By. Nicholas Ozor and Alfred Nyambane,
Institutional Framework for Ecological Organic Agriculture Development in Kenya
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 57: Policy and Institutional Landscape for Ecological Organic Agriculture in Senegal
By. Nicholas Ozor and Alfred Nyambane,
Policy and Institutional Landscape for Ecological Organic Agriculture in Senegal
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 56: Advancing Ecological Organic Agriculture in Nigeria
By. Nicholas Ozor and Alfred Nyambane,
Advancing Ecological Organic Agriculture in Nigeria
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 55: Policy and Institutional Landscape of Ecological Organic Agriculture in Rwanda
By. Nicholas Ozor and Alfred Nyambane
Policy and Institutional Landscape of Ecological Organic Agriculture in Rwanda
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 54: Bridging Climate Information Gaps to Strengthen Capacities for Climate Informed Decision
By. Nicholas Ozor, Alfred Nyambane, and Ernest Acheampong
Bridging Climate Information Gaps to Strengthen Capacities for Climate Informed Decision
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 53: Embracing Open Contracting in Africa
By. Nicholas Ozor and Alfred Nyambane
Embracing Open Contracting in Africa
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 52: The Digital Revolution, Open Science, and Innovation for Open Science Development in sub-Saharan Africa
By Geoffrey Boulton, Cheikh Loucoubar, Joseph Mwelwa, Muliaro Wafula, and Nicholas Ozor, and Maurice Bolo
The Digital Revolution, Open Science, and Innovation for Open Science Development in sub-Saharan Africa
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 50: New Approaches for Funding Research and Innovation in Africa
By Julius Mugwagwa, Geoffrey Banda, Nicholas Ozor, Maurice Bolo, and Ruth Oriama.
New Approaches for Funding Research and Innovation in Africa
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 49: Towards effective PPP in research and innovation A perspective for SGCs in Africa.
By Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, Bertha Vallejo, Banke Abejirin, Shruti Vasudev, Nicholas Ozor, and Maurice Bolo
Towards-effective-PPP-in-research-and-innovation_A-perspective-for-SGCs-in-Africa.pdf
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 48: Innovative Practices and Policies for Promoting Biodiversity Informatics in Sub Saharan Africa.
By Nicholas Ozor, Ernest Nti Acheampong, and Dorothy Njagi
Innovative Practices and Policies for Promoting Biodiversity Informatics in Sub Saharan Africa.
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 47: Improving the Relevance of University Training to Labour Market Demands in Africa
By Nicholas Ozor, Ernest Nti Acheampong, Alice Sena Lamptey, and Dorothy Njagi
Improving the Relevance of University Training to Labour Market Demands in Africa
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 46: Developing Policies for Biodiversity Informatics in Sub-Saharan Africa
By Nicholas Ozor, Ernest Nti Acheampong, and Dorothy Njagi
Developing Policies for Biodiversity Informatics in Sub-Saharan Africa
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 45: Using the Land Potential Knowledge System (LandPKS) Mobile Technology for Agricultural Productivity and Resilience
By Nicholas Ozor, Ernest Nti Acheampong, Jeffrey Herrick, and Adam Beh
Using the Land Potential Knowledge System (LandPKS) Mobile Technology for Agricultural Productivity and Resilience
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 44: Mainstreaming Gender in the National Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy of Kenya
By Nicholas Ozor, Peggy Oti-Boateng, David Otuoma, and Edwardina Ndhine
Mainstreaming Gender in the National Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy of Kenya
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 43: Social Innovation: An Untapped Resource for Inclusive Growth in Africa
By Ernest Nti Acheampong and Kevin Urama
Rallying Africa to Embrace and Implement Social Innovation Policies: Lessons from Far and Near
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 42: Policy Axes that can uphold Agricultural Innovations for Climate Change Adaptation & Food Security in Central Africa: Case of Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea and Central African Republic
By Mafany George Teke, Musongong née Siri Bella Ngoh, Ndeso Sylvester Atanga, and Nkwatoh Athanasius Fuashi
Policy Axes that can uphold Agricultural Innovations for Climate Change Adaptation & Food Security in Central Africa: Case of Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea and Central African Republic
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 41: Frameworks for Intellectual Property Protection of Traditional Knowledge in Tanzania
By Georges S. Shemdoe and Loy Mhando
Frameworks for Intellectual Property Protection of Traditional Knowledge in Tanzania
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 40: Assessment of Possible Intellectual Property Protection Options of Traditional Knowledge System in Ethiopia.
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No.39: Towards Influencing National Legislation, Policies, Strategies and Programmes for appropriate Protection and Benefit-Sharing of Traditional Knowledge (TK) with and by Traditional Herbalists In Uganda.
By Wanakwakwa Job, Catherine Munabi, Lwanga Herbert, Muhumuza James, and Gateese Teopista
Towards influencing National Legislation, Policies, Strategies and Programmes for appropriate Protection and Benefit-Sharing of Traditional Knowledge (TK) with Traditional Herbalists in Uganda
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 38: Traditional Healers and their Provision of Mental Health Services in Cosmopolitan Informal Settlements in Nairobi, Kenya
By David M. Ndetei, Ann W. Mbwayo, Victoria N. Mutiso, Lincoln I. Khasakhala, and Paul M. Chege
Traditional Healers and their Provision of Mental Health Services in Cosmopolitan Informal Settlements in Nairobi, Kenya
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 37: Policy Implications for Intellectual Property Systems for Traditional Healers in Lesotho
By Pitso Masupha, Lefa Thamae, and Mofihli Phaqane
Policy Implications for Intellectual Property Systems for Traditional Healers in Lesotho.
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 36: Incidence of Indigenous and Innovative Climate Change Adaptation Practices for Smallholder Farmers’ Livelihood Security in Chikhwawa District, Southern Malawi
By Tennyson Magombo, George Kanthiti, Grace Phiri, Mutisungirire Kachulu and Hilda Kabuli
Incidence of Indigenous and Innovative Climate Change Adaptation Practices for Smallholder Farmers’ Livelihood Security in Chikhwawa District, Southern Malawi
ATPS Policy Brief Series No. 35: Machobane Farming System and its Relevance to Climate Change Policy in Lesotho;
By Sissay B. Mekbib, Adesola O. Olaleye, Motlatsi N. Mokhothu, Masia Johane, Spirit B. Tilai and Taddese Wondimu
Machobane Farming System and its Relevance to Climate Change Policy in Lesotho
ATPS Policy Brief Series No. 34: Policy Challenges of Climate Change and Adaptation in Northern Nigeria
By Blessing Kaletapwa Farauta, Chukwudumebi Leticia Egbule, Yusuf Lawan Idrisa and Victoria Chinwe Agu
Policy Challenges of Climate Change and Adaptation in Northern Nigeria
ATPS Policy Brief Series No. 33: Sensitizing and Building the Capacity of Women towards Climate Change Consequences in Northern Lakes of Egypt
By Hala Yousry and Manal Samra
Sensitizing and Building the Capacity of Women towards Climate Change Consequences in Northern Lakes of Egypt
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 32: Agricultural Innovations for Climate Change Adaption and Food Security in Ghana and The Gambia: Policy Options
By Gordon Akon-Yamga, Paul Boadu, Beatrice Darko Obiri, Joyce Amoako, and Fatou Janha Mboob
Agricultural Innovations for Climate Change Adaption and Food Security in Ghana and The Gambia: Policy Options
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 31: Tracking Effective Indigenous Adaptation Strategies on Impacts of Climate Variability on Food Security and Health of Subsistence Farmers in Tanzania
ATPS TechnoPolicy Brief No. 30: Harnessing Wind Energy for Climate Change Adaptation and Food Security in Coastal Regions of Ghana: A Policy Perspective
ATPS TechnoPolicy Brief No.29: What Policy Options can Promote Agricultural Innovations for Climate Change Adaptation and Food Security in the West African Sub-region?
By Ekwe Agwu Agwu, Chukwudumebi Leticia Egbule, Festus Onesimus Amadu, Teddy Amara Morlai, Emmanuel Topor Wollor and Leroy W. Cegbe
What Policy Options can Promote Agricultural Innovations for Climate Change Adaptation and Food Security in the West African Sub-region?
ATPS TechnoPolicy Brief No. 28: What Policy Options can Promote Climate Change Awareness and Adaptation in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria?
By Thaddeus Chidi Nzeadibe, Chukwudumebi L. Egbule, Nnaemeka A. Chukwuone and Victoria Chinwe Agu
What Policy Options can Promote Climate Change Awareness and Adaptation in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria?
ATPS TechnoPolicy Brief No. 27: Emerging and Indigenous Technologies for Climate Change Adaptation in the Farming Systems of Southwest Nigeria: Issues for Policy Action
By T. O. Dauda, L. S. Rikko, F. O. A. George, O. S. Fashola, J. J. Atungwu, S. O. Iposu, A. O. Shobowale and O. B. Osuntade;
Emerging and Indigenous Technologies for Climate Change Adaptation in the Farming Systems of Southwest Nigeria: Issues for Policy Action
ATPS TechnoPolicy Brief No. 26: Goals of Sustainable Agriculture in Sierra Leone: Can they be achieved in the Absence of Climate Change Capacity Building of Small-holder Farmers?
By Teddy Amara Morlai, Chris Bobo Squire, Kelleh Gbawuru Mansaray and Gibril Vandy
Goals of Sustainable Agriculture in Sierra Leone: Can they be achieved in the Absence of Climate Change Capacity Building of Small-holder Farmers?
ATPS technopolicy Brief No.25: Indigenous Agricultural Adaptation to Climate Change: Study of Southeast Nigeria
By Anselm A. Enete, Ignatius I. Madu, Josephat C. Mojekwu, Anthony N. Onyekuru, Elizabeth A. Onwubuya and Fidelis Eze
Indigenous Agricultural Adaptation to Climate Change: Study of Southeast Nigeria
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 24: Technological Challenges of Climate Change Adaptation in Nigeria: Insights from Enugu State
By Emeka Celestine Nzeh and Ogugua Rita Eboh
Technological Challenges of Climate Change Adaptation in Nigeria: Insights from Enugu State
ATPS Technopolicy Brief No.23: Towards An Integrated Trans-Boundary River Management Policy Development (INTREPID) In Semi-Arid River Basins
ATPS Technopolicy Brief Series No. 20: How to Write an Effective Science Story
By Robert Powell
How to Write an Effective Science Story
ATPS Technopolicy Brief Series No.18: What are the Policy Gaps Hindering Full Implementation of Community Water and Sanitation Programs in Ghana?
By Frederick K. Amu-Mensah, Emmanuel K. Tetteh and Joseph D. Chonia.
Available at: technopolicy_brief_series_18.pdf
ATPS Technopolicy Brief Series No. 17: Is EcoSan an Appropriate Water and Environment Technology Option for Slum Communities of Kampala?
By James Kakooza and Dave Khayangayanga
Is EcoSan an Appropriate Water and Environment Technology Option for Slum Communities of Kampala?
ATPS Technopolicy Brief Series No. 16: What are the Policy Implications for Industrial Water Pollution in Lesotho?
By Deepa Pullanikkatil, Spirit Tlali and Lefa Thamae
What are the Policy Implications for Industrial Water Pollution in Lesotho?
ATPS Technopolicy Brief Series No. 15: Formulation of a National ICT Policy
By George Okado
Formulation of a National ICT Policy
ATPS Technopolicy Brief Series No. 14: Research Priorities for Kenya’s Cut-Flower Industry: Farmer’s Perspective
Maurice Bolo, Nancy M. Muthoka, Racheal Washisino, and Virginia Mwai
Research Priorities for Kenya’s Cut-Flower Industry: Farmer’s Perspective
ATPS Technopolicy Brief Series No. 13: What is sui generis system of intellectual property protection?
ATPS Technopolicy Brief Series No. 12: What Danger Lies in the WTO-NAMA Negotiations for Africa
By Ha- Joon Chang
What Danger Lies in the WTO-NAMA Negotiations for Africa
ATPS Technopolicy Brief Series No. 11: Science & Technology and Food Security in Africa
By African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS), Ministry of Communications, Science & Technology (MCST), Lesotho. T
Science & Technology and Food Security in Africa
ATPS Technopolicy Brief Series No. 10: How Can Innovation Systems and Innovative Clusters Be Used to Develop Africa?
ATPS Technopolicy Brief Series No. 9: Can Africa Develop Without Science and Technology?
By Osita Ogbu
Can Africa Develop Without Science and Technology?
ATPS Technopolicy Brief Series No. 8: How Can Science and Technology Policy Aid Nigeria’s Reconstruction?
ATPS Technopolicy Brief Series No. 7: How Can Science and Technology in Africa Be Formulated and Implemented?
ATPS Technopolicy Brief Series No. 6: Science in a Globalizing World: Implications for Africa
By Awele Maduemezia
Science in a Globalizing World: Implications for Africa
ATPS Technopolicy Brief Series No. 5: Keeping Hunger at Bay: Genetic Engineering and Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa
ATPS Technopolicy Brief Series No. 4: Who Needs Technology Policy?
By Ha-Joon Chang
Who Needs Technology Policy?