Innovation drives long-term economic growth. It has a crucial 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 …

Well-timed and targeted innovation boosts productivity, increases economic growth and helps solve societal problems … innovative? The OECD Innovation Strategy provides a set of principles for fostering innovation in people (workers and consumers …), in firms and in government. It takes an in-depth look at the scope of innovation and how it is changing, as well as where …

. Partnerships between universities and enterprises would also help upgrade skills and create innovation, thereby making the …