The impact of technology hubs on educational innovations in Ghana
A case study of technology hubs in Kumasi
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https://doi.org/10.32674/c108xs71Keywords:
Technology, Technology Hubs, Educational Innovation, EducationAbstract
The study focuses on the nature of Tech Hubs, the role of government in enabling Tech Hubs participate in formal education, the role of Tech Hub in educational innovation, and the effect of Tech Hubs in promoting educational innovation in an economy. The study adopted the exploratory research design with mixed methods. A sample of 178 was selected using measures of central tendencies, dispersion, and regression for analysis. The outcome of the study suggests that tech hubs foster innovation, addresses skills gaps and have a significant positive effect on education and innovation. The study recommends the government to consider providing funding to support Tech Hubs’ participation in education. Further research should consider the role of Tech Hubs in achieving inclusivity.
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