Hosted by University of Yaoundé II and Pan-African University, Institute for Governance, Humanities and Social Sciences (PAUGHSS) Theme: National Innovation System for Resilience and Sustainable Development in Africa The 5th AfricaLics International Conference is being held at the opportune time as the African economies recover from post COVID-19 impact while still struggling to attain sustainable […]
The AfricaLics network, hosted by the African Centre for Technology Studies, is an academic research and capacity building network that focuses on how innovation (the process through which new or improved products, processes, organizational forms, ways of working and acting are introduced into new environments) occurs and the relationship this has with economic and social […]
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Abstract Increasingly, African states recognise the use of science, technology and innovation (STI) measurement for assessing progress towards the SDGs and STI Strategy for Africa (STISA) targets, as well as monitoring STI policy achievements at a national level. A concern is that STI measurement is heavily reliant on concepts and theories transposed from the literature […]
This seminar proposes a revised perspective for Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) policies in Africa, one that focuses more on the direct facilitation of economic production at domestic levels. It suggests the creation of institutional frameworks designed to embed new knowledge directly into economic production itself. This argument supports the growth of the small-scale and informal sectors, […]
The Nobel prizes that are awarded annually are in peace, economics, literature , physiology, chemistry, physics and medicine. Mathematics , environmental science, astronomy and Transformative innovation systems(TIS) are not included in the annual nobel laureate award. The transformative innovation system must be included as a field of research and learning by making sure the Nobel […]
Smallholder dominated agrifood systems in sub-Sahara Africa, like other developing regions are at a transformative crossroad shaped by multiple, interacting social, environmental, and economic challenges. These include persisting food and nutrition insecurity coupled with food waste and loss, effects of climate change induced extreme weather, biodiversity loss, global threats like conflict and economic crises that […]
Hosted by University of Johannesburg and University of Thomas SANKARA Please use the link below to download the French version of the call Download The AfricaLics network is an academic research and capacity building network that focuses on how innovation occurs, this is the process through which […]
Communicating research findings to policymakers is crucial for bridging the gap between academia and real-world impact. This webinar will explore effective strategies, best practices, and case studies to bridge the gap between research outcomes and policymaking processes. During the discussions, we will explore the importance of effective communication strategies in conveying complex research insights to […]
This webinar examines the evolving nature of research and innovation policy and associated outcomes in South Africa. It critiques research and innovation policy starting at the micro level of the firm, through to the aggregate level of STI indicators. Four case studies, each within their own sectoral. The Case studies elicit the nature and origins […]
Policy is generally pursued with temporal blinkers – What can we do which builds on what we already have and does not require too great a reframing? In ‘normal times’ building on the past, adjusting and speeding up, makes sense. But occasionally the world around us changes in non-marginal ways and this demands a structural […]
Conference theme: The Africa We Want: Leveraging Innovation and Digital Transformation Important Dates Submission of papers and registration The online application system (ConfTool) opened on 1st June 2024 Deadline for submission of papers 16th July 2024 Deadline for submission of concept papers for thematic sessions 16th July 2024 Notification of paper acceptance 1st September 2024 […]
