Innovation and the Development Agenda

Author/creator Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Format Electronic
Publication InfoWashington : Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development Toronto : Gibson Publishing Connections [Distributor]
Description151 p. 27.000 x 022.000 cm.
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Other author/creatorKraemer-Mbula, Erika Editor
Other author/creatorWamae, Watu Editor
Other author/creatorWamae, Watu Editor
Other author/creatorKraemer-Mbula, Erika Editor
Other author/creatorOrganisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Summary Annotation Innovation drives long-term economic growth. it has a crucial role to play as global economies recover from the current financial crisis. This book examines the role of innovation in developing countries, with a focus on Africa. it investigates innovation systems and their application; the key role of knowledge in innovation for development; And The importance of comparable country studies and official statistics on innovation. it stresses the need for innovation to become part of a comprehensive development agenda, and makes recommendations for promoting activities in both the formal and informal sectors, with the aim of transforming agriculture into a knowledge-based industry capable of stimulating economic growth. Innovation And The Development Agenda is an important component of the overall OECD Innovation Strategy, which seeks to create stronger and more sustainable growth, while addressing the key global challenges of the 21st century. it is also part of the Innovation, Technology, and Society programme of IDRC
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ISBN9789264088917
ISBN9264088911 (E-Book, E-Book, E-Book) Active Record
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