THE NEED FOR INNOVATION IN GHANAIAN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES
Peter Carlos Okantey - Central University College, Miotso, Ghana
ABSTRACT
This paper seeks to promote a culture of innovation in Ghanaian universities. This justification is pursued through the following; an argument for the need for innovation in African universities; a look at the term “innovation” from an institutional perspective; apparent barriers to innovation in African universities; how African university leaders can promote innovation; and an eight step strategy African university leaders can adopt in their quest to enhance innovation in their universities. This paper seeks to emphasize the need for African universities to focus on incorporating a culture of innovation and creativity into university structures and administration thereby encouraging stakeholders to be innovative and creative in their date-to-today activities.
