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SUMMARY:Leveraging Innovation and Global Value Chains Participation for Industrialisation: An Agenda for Research in Africa
DESCRIPTION:This webinar examines the intricate relationship between innovation and Global Value Chain (GVC) participation\, with a focus on Africa’s growing integration into global networks. It highlights the pivotal role of National Innovation Systems (NIS) in fostering technological advancement and the potential of GVCs to drive industrialisation across the continent. Despite challenges such as limited research and development (R&D) infrastructure\, insufficient financing\, and gaps in human capital\, the study identifies opportunities for African nations to harness innovation to improve GVC participation and leverage GVCs for industrial growth. \nDrawing on a systematic review of existing literature\, the paper explores key themes at the intersection of innovation\, GVCs\, and industrialisation. It emphasises the importance of efforts from both governments and firms to achieve successful GVC integration. Strategic government interventions\, such as coherent industrial policies and investments in high-quality infrastructure\, are considered essential\, while African firms are encouraged to adopt proactive approaches\, including technology upgrades and export-oriented strategies\, to enhance their competitiveness in global markets. The paper further advocates for cross-border collaboration and regional integration to strengthen innovation capabilities and support sustained economic development. Finally\, it identifies priority areas for further research on innovation and GVC integration in Africa. \nKeywords: Proactive innovation\, Reactive innovation\, Global Value Chains (GVCs)\, Industrialisation\, Development\, Research agenda\, Africa. \nSpeaker \n\nProf. Oluseye Jegede \nDHET-NRF SARChI Entrepreneurship Education\, Department of Business Management\, School of Management\, College of Business and Economics\, University of Johannesburg\, South Africa. \n  \n\n  \nHow to register \n\n\n\n\nIf you are interested in attending the webinar\, please register via this link or get in touch with Ms. Yvonne Gitu at Y.Gitu@acts-net.org for more details. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email from AfricaLics Zoom account containing information about joining the webinar. Please ensure you add the invitation to your calendar.
URL:https://africalics.org/event/leveraging-innovation-and-global-value-chains-participation-for-industrialisation-an-agenda-for-research-in-africa/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Kenya
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