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 […]
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 […]
