The role of innovation in the area of development -- Key issues for innovation and development -- The relevance of innovation systems to developing countries -- Adapting the innovation systems framework to sub-Saharan Africa -- Knowledge policy for development -- Facilitating north-south knowledge sharing : conditions for enhanced knowledge flows -- Innovation strategies in developing countries
Summary
Innovation drives long-term economic growth. It has an important role to play as global economies recover from the current financial crisis. This book examines the role of innovation in developing countries, with a focus on Africa. It investigates innovation systems and their application; the key role of knowledge in innovation for development; and the importance of comparable country studies and official statistics on innovation. It stresses the need for innovation to become part of a comprehensive development agenda, and makes recommendations for promoting activities in both the formal and informal sectors, with the aim of transforming agriculture into a knowledge-based industry capable of stimulating economic growth--Publisher's description
