Describes the situation of scientific research and
the provision of scientific and technical
information in Ghana, with special reference to
the role of the Ghana National Scientific and
Technological Information Network
(GHASTINET). Obstacles to the provision of
adequate resources of scientific literature
include: lack of finance; difficulty in identifying
local publications; inappropriate gifts from
donors; and lack of library staff with scientific
backgrounds. Includes recommendations for
improving the situation.
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