Innovations in water and environmental infrastructures

Abstract

Many countries in the world have embraced innovation as an instrument for the creation of sustainable change that will drive the all needed innovation. The ability to develop new ideas and innovation has become a priority for many countries. Intense global competition and technological development have made innovation a source of competitive advantage. The general barriers to innovation in Nigeria include basic infrastructures, defeatist thought pattern, wrong approach and misconception of the nature of research amongst others. On the water supply side are aging infrastructure, unregulated water price, poor water quality, and access to water. Examples of innovations in the area of water and environmental engineering both in Nigeria and the developed countries were also presented. Research support and empowerment through training and sponsorship were identified as the important drivers of innovation.