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Sylvia Schwaag Serger. Photo.

Sylvia Schwaag Serger

Professor

Sylvia Schwaag Serger. Photo.

Fundamental debates and policy choices for supporting innovation in Africa

Author

  • Sara Grobbelaar
  • Sylvia Schwaag Serger

Summary, in English

Over the past three decades, a range of attempts have been made to raise the importance of science, technology and innovation on the policy agenda in Africa. This article explores four themes along which growth paths and patterns may be realized, namely regional and global integration, inclusive innovation, priorities and approaches to diversify African economies, and the role of the state. The outcome of a survey highlighted an overwhelming consensus on the importance of education, functioning institutions and good framework conditions but also on the importance of a more inclusive approach to innovation both as a necessity and a significant opportunity for Africa.

Department/s

  • Department of Economics

Publishing year

2015-12-01

Language

English

Pages

549-555

Publication/Series

Development (London)

Volume

58

Issue

4

Document type

Journal article

Publisher

Palgrave Macmillan

Topic

  • Other Social Sciences

Keywords

  • Africa-centricity
  • development
  • growth
  • innovation
  • research policy
  • science policy

Status

Published

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISSN: 1011-6370