Development of an innovation strategy : experiences from Africa

Gault, Fred

Development of an innovation strategy : experiences from Africa

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IDL-50042.pdf (988.32 KB)

Date

2010-09

Authors

Gault, Fred

Abstract

The presentation analyzes innovation strategies and how to build an innovation strategy in the context of African countries. An innovation strategy or policy is an intention of government to influence the activity of innovation for a reason, such as jobs and growth. It may or may not include targets. An example is a tax policy to promote capital investment in ICTs.

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Keywords

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY, COMPETITION POLICY, DIGITAL DIVIDE, INNOVATION SYSTEMS, KNOWLEDGE CREATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY, INDICATORS, POLICY MAKING, POLICY IMPLEMENTATION, AFRICAN COUNTRIES, SOUTH OF SAHARA

Citation

Gault, F. (2010). Development of an innovation strategy: Experiences from Africa [PowerPoint slides]. Proceedings of the Design and Evaluation of Innovation Policy in Developing Countries (DEIP) Dakar, SN.