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Mapping the potentials for transformative innovation policies in Africa: evidence from Cote d’Ivoire and Nigeria

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posted on 2023-06-09, 22:42 authored by Chux DanielsChux Daniels, Mafini Dosso
This chapter provides an assessment of available evidence with regard to the potentials for transformative innovation policies in Africa. Using Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria as case studies, the chapter highlights opportunities and gaps in policymaking in the two West African economies with respect to science, technology and innovation policy theory and practice. The discourse builds on the latest advances in innovation policy theory and practice in order to offer a more structured view of African countries’ potentials for better-informed innovation policymaking decisions and for more impactful innovation investments. Issues ranging from governance and coordination among innovation stakeholders, funding, human capital, infrastructure, and evidence gaps are discussed in relation to their influence on innovation strategy and policy implementation given economic, social, environmental and sustainability imperatives.

Funding

Transformative Innovation Policy Africa Exploratory Hub; G2613; INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH CENTRE (CANADA); 108940-001

Transformative innovation and the 4th Industrial Revolution for Sustainable Development; G2691; BRITISH COUNCIL; SARCI1806223487

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Publication status

  • Published

Publisher

Springer Nature

Page range

279-300

Pages

300.0

Book title

Entrepreneurship, technology commercialisation, and innovation policy in Africa

ISBN

9783030582395

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  • SPRU - Science Policy Research Unit Publications

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  • Yes

Editors

Chux Daniels, Mafini Dosso, Joe Amadi-Echendu

Legacy Posted Date

2021-01-11

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