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Africa’s innovations are overlooked because global measures don’t fit: what needs to change
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African governments and development agencies have embraced science, technology and innovation as levers for development over the past two decades. Science, technology and innovation boost productivity, cut transaction costs, open new business opportunities and promote social inclusion. They also help societies tackle grand challenges such as climate change and persistent poverty. By 2020 at…
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AfricaLics Research Coordination Area on Africa-Focused Innovation Measurement
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Strengthening innovation measurement in Africa The AfricaLics Research Coordination Area (RCA) on Africa-Focused Innovation Measurement was established in November 2022 to advance research and collaboration on how innovation is measured across African economies. The initiative aims to build a stronger evidence base for science, technology and innovation (STI) policy by developing research agendas led…