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Innovation Africa: Emerging Hubs of Excellence
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Hardback. This book contains a number of case studies that examine the nature and origins of emerging high-end innovation hubs in Africa. It analyses, highlights and draws lessons from some of the most promising and successful innovation cases in Africa today, exploring the key factors driving their successful emergence, growth and future prospects. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; KJD; KJH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Innovation is critical to growth and development in Africa. In the context of a continent characterized by fast growing economies as well as an array of socioeconomic challenges, such as high levels of poverty, innovation in Africa must be understood in an encompassing manner. Africa needs to foster the emergence of its own Silicon Valley, but it must also foster the invention and adoption of more efficient wood-fueled traditional stoves that limit deforestation and combat climate change. This book contains a number of analytical case studies that examine the nature and origins of emerging high-end innovation hubs in Africa. These ... Read more
Innovation is critical to growth and development in Africa. In the context of a continent characterized by fast growing economies as well as an array of socioeconomic challenges, such as high levels of poverty, innovation in Africa must be understood in an encompassing manner. Africa needs to foster the emergence of its own Silicon Valley, but it must also foster the invention and adoption of more efficient wood-fueled traditional stoves that limit deforestation and combat climate change. This book contains a number of analytical case studies that examine the nature and origins of emerging high-end innovation hubs in Africa. These ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
836g
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
Bingley, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781785603112
SKU
V9781785603112
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99-50
About Hardback
Edited by Olugbenga Adesida Ihaba, Praia, Cabo Verde Geci Karuri-Sebina, South African Cities Network, Johannesburg, South Africa Joao Resende-Santos, Department of Global Studies, Bentley University, Waltham, MA, USA
Reviews for Innovation Africa: Emerging Hubs of Excellence
Originating in ongoing conversations and initiatives about how to build and support innovation-driven development in Africa, the primary aim of this book is to offer an analytical narrative about the nature, origins, and performance of examples of innovative hubs in Africa. In nine case studies, it provides a panoramic picture of the key factors, issues, and conditions with a focused ... Read more