Technology transfer and international politics: a case study of ajaokuta steel project (2000-2008)

• Title Page – – – – – – – – – i Certification – – – – – – – ii Approval Page – – – – – – – – iii Dedication- – – – – – – – – iv Acknowledgement – – – – – – – v Abstract – – – – – – – – vi Table of Contents – – – – – – – vii

Chapter ONE

INTRODUCTION

• 1.1Statement of Problem – – – –
• 1.2Objective of Study – – – – –
• 1.3Significance of Study – – – –
• 1.4Literature Review – – – –
• 1.5Theoretical Framework – – – –
• 1.6Hypotheses – – – – – –
• 1.7Research Design – – – – –
• 1.8Population and Sample of Study – –
• 1.9Method of Data Collection – – –
• 1.10Operational Logic of Empirical Research –
• 1.11Definition and Clarification of Terms – –

Chapter TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

• BACKGROUND OF THE AJAOKUTA STEEL PROJECT
• 2.1Introduction – – – – – – – 41
• 2.2Conception – – – – – – – 43
• 2.3Nigerian Steel Development Authority (NSDA) – 46
• 2.4Location of the Ajaokuta Steel Project – – – 47

Chapter THREE

SYSTEM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION

• ACQUISITION OF STEEL TECHNOLOGY AND THE NIGERIAN STATE
• 3.1Introduction – – – – – – 50
• 3.2Class Character and State of the Projects- – – 57
• 3.3Nature and Characteristics of International Steel Sector – – – – 62

Chapter FOUR

SYSTEM TESTING AND EVALUATION

• INTERNATIONAL STEEL COMPANIES AND STATE OF AJAOKUTA STEEL PROJECT
• 4.1Introduction – – – – – – 73
• 4.2Dumping and the State of Ajaokuta Steel Project – 79
• 4.3The Role of International Politics and Capital – 84
• 4.4The Effect of Alliances and Cartels – – – – 93
• 4.5Propaganda and Criticism – – – – 96
• 4.6Delay and Cost Escalation – – – – – 101

Chapter FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

• AND RECOMMENDATIONS
• 5.1Summary of the Study – – – – – – 109
• 5.2Recommendations – – – – – – 114 Bibliography