The Strategic Role of Library and Information Professionals in Mitigating the Factors Responsible for Non-Commercialization of Research and Development Results in Nigeria
The Strategic Role of Library and Information Professionals in Mitigating the Factors Responsible for Non-Commercialization of Research and Development Results in Nigeria
Date
2020
Authors
Onah Jude Chidike
Lucky Owraigbo
Okonkwo Ebubechukwu Arinze
Onyebuchi Grace U
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International Journal of Research and Review
Abstract
The quest for commercialization of research and
development results (products or services) has
been one of the major challenges of Nigerian
government. Preliminary observation in various
research institutes and institutions like
universities, polytechnics etc. reveals that
majority of the ground breaking R&D results
does not see the light of the day due to lack of
interest of those that should finance, manage,
adopt, advance and promote the
commercialization process. This study was
conceived to examine the strategic role the
library and information professionals can play in
mitigating the factors responsible for non commercialization of research and development
results in Nigeria. It seeks to re-examine, re explain and to provide a new model that will
conceptualize and make the commercialization
of research and development results a sure bet in
Nigeria based on the underpinning that
sufficient information flow can enhance
adequate communication, collaboration and
connections among and between the five (5)
stakeholders involved in the research and
development process.