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Technological learning in African industry: A study of engineering firms in Nigeria

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  • Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka

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The engineering sector produces a wide array of products and provides significant technological learning avenues. This study examines the process of technological learning in small and medium-sized engineering firms in four Nigerian cities. It identifies the learning mechanisms adopted by firms and the determinants and motivation for investment. The firms studied were mostly set up by semi-literate traders showing that the learning process can take place without formal education or state intervention. Policy may consider assisting entrepreneurs to obtain more formal education to help them to acquire greater technological mastery. Improvements to the poor infrastructure would bring great benefits to small firms. Copyright , Beech Tree Publishing.

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  • Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, 1997. "Technological learning in African industry: A study of engineering firms in Nigeria," Science and Public Policy, Oxford University Press, vol. 24(5), pages 309-318, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:scippl:v:24:y:1997:i:5:p:309-318
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    1. Romijn, H., 2000. "Technology Support for Small Industries in Developing Countries: A Review of Concepts and Project Practices," Working Papers 00.06, Eindhoven Center for Innovation Studies.
    2. Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, Banji, 2002. "Manufacturing Response in a National System of Innovation: Evidence from the Brewing Firms in Nigeria," UNU-INTECH Discussion Paper Series 2002-03, United Nations University - INTECH.
    3. Henny Romijn, "undated". "Technology Support for Small Industries in Developing Countries: From 'Supply-Push' to 'Eightfold-C: '," QEH Working Papers qehwps21, Queen Elizabeth House, University of Oxford.
    4. Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, Banji, 2004. "A Systems Perspective on Inter-Firm and Organizational Collaboration in African Industry," UNU-INTECH Discussion Paper Series 2004-18, United Nations University - INTECH.
    5. Oluseye Oladayo Jegede & Matthew O. Ilori & Martins Olusola Olorunfemi & Billy A. Oluwale, 2016. "On the link between human capital, innovation and performance: evidence from a resource-based economy," International Journal of Learning and Intellectual Capital, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 13(1), pages 27-49.
    6. Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, Banji, 2004. "Learning and Local Knowledge Institutions in African Industry," UNU-INTECH Discussion Paper Series 2004-02, United Nations University - INTECH.

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