Nathaniel O. Agola Boeken

This book provides a pragmatic analytical model grounded on the solid idea that technologies and the accompanying implementation efforts only make sense if they are successfully deployed in markets. The analytical model also provides an exhaustive analysis of all critical variables at the global, regional and national levels, which contribute to failure or success of technology transfer efforts. The model is validated by an incisive analysis of technology transfer experiences of Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan (province of China), and Malaysia. While this book finds that these East Asian countries have had both diverging and converging models, and experiences with technology transfer, the enduring and fundamental aspects of technology transfer in specific industrial sectors and economic growth in these countries is then used to draw lessons for African countries. This book therefore is a timely and compelling piece of research work that provides valuable answers to the increasingly urgent question of how African countries can industrialize through technology transfer to meet their economic development and growth ideals.

This book reviews key concepts and economic theories of poverty, explores the poverty-environment nexus, and presents innovative socio-economic and scientific geospatial solutions for the 21st Century. It enables readers to understand poverty through a concise examination of major theoretical frameworks and measures, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the rural-urban dichotomy. The authors highlight that existing theories and measures are imperfect, suggesting they should be viewed as convenient tools rather than infallible metrics. Consequently, the crafted solutions for poverty reduction and environmental preservation are inherently flawed. The economic solutions proposed go beyond conventional macroeconomic and policy measures, advocating for a new paradigm where the private sector and stakeholders create inclusive markets that foster shared value. Additionally, the book introduces cutting-edge geospatial solutions aimed at addressing critical global issues related to water, utilizing the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) missions to assess changes in stored water within the water-poverty-environment nexus. It also addresses pollution, agriculture, and disaster management, applying geospatial techniques within robust environmental impact assessment frameworks.