Knowledge Generation for National Development: Issues and Challenges

Abstract

Some of the major issues and challenges involved in the process of knowledge generation for national development are discussed in this paper.  The purpose of knowledge generation for national development is highlighted as well as the group of professionals involved in knowledge generation. The role of Research Institutions in knowledge generation is brought to the fore, with a particular focus on the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER). The challenges of the attainment of an improved state of knowledge generation for national development in Nigeria are also discussed.

Keywords: Knowledge generation; National development; Research Institutions, NISER