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.

ATPS’s publications are mostly available as free PDF files. You will need to download and install the latest version of Adobe® Reader® to view these files.

Bridging Climate Information Gaps to Strengthen Capacities for Climate Informed Decision; ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 54
By Dr. Nicholas Ozor, Mr. Alfred Nyambane, Dr. Ernest Acheampong
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Policy-Brief-54.pdf

Embracing Open Contracing in Africa; ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 53
By Dr. Nicholas Ozor, Mr. Alfred Nyambane
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Policy-Brief-53.pdf

The Digital Revolution, Open Science, and Innovation for Open Science Development in sub-Saharan Africa; ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 52
By Geoffrey Boulton, Cheikh Loucoubar, Joseph Mwelwa, Muliaro Wafula, Nicholas Ozor, Maurice Bolo
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Policy-Brief-52.pdf

New Approaches for Funding Research and Innovation in Africa; ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 50
By Julius Mugwagwa, Geoffrey Banda, Nicholas Ozor, Maurice Bolo, Ruth Oriama.
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/PB-50-1.pdf

Towards effective PPP in research and innovation_A perspective for SGCs in Africa. ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 49
By Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, Bertha Vallejo, Banke Abejirin, Shruti Vasudev, Nicholas Ozor, Maurice Bolo
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Towards-effective-PPP-in-research-and-innovation_A-perspective-for-SGCs-in-Africa.pdf

Innovative Practices and Policies for Promoting Biodiversity Informatics in Sub Saharan Africa. ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 48
By Nicholas Ozor, Ernest Nti Acheampong, Dorothy Njagi
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/pb48-1.pdf

Improving the Relevance of University Training to Labour Market Demands in Africa; ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 47
By Nicholas Ozor, Ernest Nti Acheampong, Alice Sena Lamptey, Dorothy Njagi
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/pb47.pdf

Developing Policies for Biodiversity Informatics in Sub-Saharan Africa; ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 46
By Nicholas Ozor, Ernest Nti Acheampong, Dorothy Njagi
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/pb46.pdf

Using the Land Potential Knowledge System (LandPKS) Mobile Technology for Agricultural Productivity and Resilience; ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 45
By Nicholas Ozor, Ernest Nti Acheampong, Jeffrey Herrick, Adam Beh
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/pb45.pdf

Mainstreaming Gender in the National Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy of Kenya; ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 44
By Nicholas Ozor, Peggy Oti-Boateng, David Otuoma, Edwardina Ndhine
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/pb44.pdf

Social Innovation: An Untapped Resource for Inclusive Growth in Africa; ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 43
By Ernest Nti Acheampong, Kevin Urama
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Policy_Brief-_Social_Innovations.pdf

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. 42
By Mafany George Teke, Musongong née Siri Bella Ngoh, Ndeso Sylvester Atanga, Nkwatoh Athanasius Fuashi 
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/pb42.pdf

Frameworks for Intellectual Property Protection of Traditional Knowledge in Tanzania; ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 41
By  Georges S. Shemdoe and Loy Mhando 
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/pb41.pdf

Assessment of Possible Intellectual Property Protection Options of Traditional Knowledge System in Ethiopia. ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 40
By Tibebu Solomon
Available at:https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/pb40.pdf

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. ATPS Technopolicy Brief No.39
By Wanakwakwa Job, Catherine Munabi, Lwanga Herbert, Muhumuza James, Gateese Teopista
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/pb391.pdf

Traditional Healers and their Provision of Mental Health Services in Cosmopolitan Informal Settlements in Nairobi, Kenya; ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 38
By David M. Ndetei, Ann W. Mbwayo, Victoria N. Mutiso, Lincoln I. Khasakhala, Paul M. Chege
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/pb381.pdf

Policy Implications for Intellectual Property Systems for Traditional Healers in Lesotho. ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 37
By Pitso Masupha, Lefa Thamae, Mofihli Phaqane 
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/pb371.pdf

Incidence of Indigenous and Innovative Climate Change Adaptation Practices for Smallholder Farmers’ Livelihood Security in Chikhwawa District, Southern Malawi; ATPS Policy Brief Series No. 36
By Tennyson Magombo, George Kanthiti, Grace Phiri, Mutisungirire Kachulu and Hilda Kabuli
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/pb36.pdf

Machobane Farming System and its Relevance to Climate Change Policy in Lesotho; ATPS Policy Brief Series No. 35
By Sissay B. Mekbib, Adesola O. Olaleye, Motlatsi N. Mokhothu, Masia Johane, Spirit B. Tilai and Taddese Wondimu
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/pb35.pdf

Policy Challenges of Climate Change and Adaptation in Northern Nigeria; ATPS Policy Brief Series No. 34
By Blessing Kaletapwa Farauta, Chukwudumebi Leticia Egbule, Yusuf Lawan Idrisa and Victoria Chinwe Agu
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/pb34.pdf

Sensitizing and Building the Capacity of Women towards Climate Change Consequences in Northern Lakes of Egypt; ATPS Policy Brief Series No. 33
By Hala Yousry and Manal Samra
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/pb33.pdf

Agricultural Innovations for Climate Change Adaption and Food Security in Ghana and The Gambia: Policy Options; ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 32
By Gordon Akon-Yamga, Paul Boadu, Beatrice Darko Obiri, Joyce Amoako, Fatou Janha Mboob
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/pb32.pdf

Tracking Effective Indigenous Adaptation Strategies on Impacts of Climate Variability on Food Security and Health of Subsistence Farmers in Tanzania; ATPS Technopolicy Brief No. 31
By Riziki Silas Shemdoe
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/pb31.pdf

Harnessing Wind Energy for Climate Change Adaptation and Food Security in Coastal Regions of Ghana: A Policy Perspective; ATPS TechnoPolicy Brief No. 30
By Mahu Seth Agbeve
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/pb30.pdf

What Policy Options can Promote Agricultural Innovations for Climate Change Adaptation and Food Security in the West African Sub-region?; ATPS TechnoPolicy Brief No.29
By Ekwe Agwu Agwu, Chukwudumebi Leticia Egbule, Festus Onesimus Amadu, Teddy Amara Morlai, Emmanuel Topor Wollor and Leroy W. Cegbe
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/pb29.pdf

What Policy Options can Promote Climate Change Awareness and Adaptation in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria?; ATPS TechnoPolicy Brief No. 28
By Thaddeus Chidi Nzeadibe, Chukwudumebi L. Egbule, Nnaemeka A. Chukwuone and Victoria Chinwe Agu
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/pb28.pdf

Emerging and Indigenous Technologies for Climate Change Adaptation in the Farming Systems of Southwest Nigeria: Issues for Policy Action; ATPS TechnoPolicy Brief No. 27
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; 
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/pb27.pdf

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. 26
By Teddy Amara Morlai, Chris Bobo Squire, Kelleh Gbawuru Mansaray and Gibril Vandy
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/pb26.pdf

Indigenous Agricultural Adaptation to Climate Change: Study of Southeast Nigeria; ATPS TechnoPolicy Brief No. 25
By Anselm A. Enete, Ignatius I. Madu, Josephat C. Mojekwu, Anthony N. Onyekuru, Elizabeth A. Onwubuya and Fidelis Eze
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/pb25.pdf

Technological Challenges of Climate Change Adaptation in Nigeria: Insights from Enugu State; ATPS TechnoPolicy Brief No. 24
By Emeka Celestine Nzeh and Ogugua Rita Eboh 
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/pb24.pdf

Towards An Integrated Trans-Boundary River Management Policy Development (INTREPID) In Semi-Arid River Basins; Technopolicy Brief Series No. 23
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/technopolicy_brief_series_23.pdf

How to Write an Effective Science Story; Technopolicy Brief Series No. 20
By Robert Powell
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/technopolicy_brief_series_20.pdf

What are the Policy Gaps Hindering Full Implementation of Community Water and Sanitation Programs in Ghana?; Technopolicy Brief Series No. 18
By Frederick K. Amu-Mensah, Emmanuel K. Tetteh and Joseph D. Chonia. 
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/technopolicy_brief_series_18.pdf

Is EcoSan an Appropriate Water and Environment Technology Option for Slum Communities of Kampala?; Technopolicy Brief Series No. 17
By James Kakooza and Dave Khayangayanga
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/technopolicy_brief_series_17.pdf

What are the Policy Implications for Industrial Water Pollution in Lesotho?; Technopolicy Brief Series No. 16
By Deepa Pullanikkatil, Spirit Tlali and Lefa Thamae
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/technopolicy_brief_series_16.pdf 

Formulation of a National ICT Policy; Technopolicy Brief Series No. 15
By George Okado
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/technopolicy_brief_series_15.pdf

Research Priorities for Kenya’s Cut-Flower Industry: Farmer’s Perspective; Technopolicy Brief Series No. 14
Maurice Bolo, Nancy M. Muthoka, Racheal Washisino, Virginia Mwai
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/technopolicy_brief_series_14.pdf

What is sui generis system of intellectual property protection?; Technopolicy Brief Series No. 13
By Moni Wekesa
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/technopolicy_brief_series_13.pdf

What Danger Lies in the WTO-NAMA Negotiations for Africa; Technopolicy Brief Series No. 12
By Ha- Joon Chang
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/technopolicy_brief_series_12.pdf

Science & Technology and Food Security in Africa; Technopolicy Brief Series No. 11
By African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS) Ministry of Communications, Science & Technology (MCST), Lesotho. T
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/technopolicy_brief_series_11.pdf

How Can Innovation Systems and Innovative Clusters Be Used to Develop Africa?; Technopolicy Brief Series No. 10
By Osita Ogbu
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/technopolicy_brief_series_10.pdf

Can Africa Develop Without Science and Technology?; Technopolicy Brief Series No. 9
By Osita Ogbu
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/technopolicy_brief_series_9.pdf

How Can Science and Technology Policy Aid Nigeria’s Reconstruction?; Technopolicy Brief Series No. 8
By Osita Ogbu
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/technopolicy_brief_series_8.pdf

How Can Science and Technology in Africa Be Formulated and Implemented?; Technopolicy Brief Series No. 7
By Osita Ogbu
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/technopolicy_brief_series_7.pdf

Science in a Globalizing World: Implications for Africa; Technopolicy Brief Series No. 6
By Awele Maduemezia
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/technopolicy_brief_series_6.pdf

Keeping Hunger at Bay: Genetic Engineering and Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa; Technopolicy Brief Series No. 5
By John Mugabe
https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/technopolicy_brief_series_5.pdf

Who Needs Technology Policy?; Technopolicy Brief Series No. 4
By Ha-Joon Chang
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/technopolicy_brief_series_4.pdf

What Can Biotechnology Do for Africa? How Can the Associated Risks and Uncertainties Be Managed?; Technopolicy Brief Series No. 3
By Norman Clark
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/technopolicy_brief_series_3.pdf

Who benefits from the New International Intellectual Property rights regime? And what should Africa do?; Technopolicy Brief Series No. 1
By Ha-Joon Chang
Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/technopolicy_brief_series_1.pdf