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Enterprises as Innovation Schools. Calestous Juma, August/September 2015, Paper. "The article discusses the importance of entrepreneurship for economic transformation & job creation in Africa. It informs that mobile technology is one of major technological platform for enterprise development in Africa. It highlights business models which facilitate the acquisition of manufacturing capabilities. It highlights challenges faced by African…
Infrastructure for innovation. Calestous Juma, June 26, 2015, Opinion, "Infrastructural development and technological innovation are both vital to Africa’s economic future. Policymakers are currently more focused on infrastructure; they should not forget its critical role in spurring innovation. Infrastructure is both the backbone for the economy but also the motherboard for technological innovation. Without adequate infrastructure, Africa’s…
Africa Rebooting. Calestous Juma, April 2015, Paper. "Strong demand for raw materials, especially by China, and a growth in consumption by an expanding middle class has driven Africa’s growth in the past decade. Seeking sustainability, policymakers are shifting their attention from raw materials to an economic outlook that is driven by technological innovation. The 10-year Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA-2024)…