Social and technological innovation in Africa : sustaining a post COVID-19 research for development / Solomon Nwaka.
Nwaka, Solomon, author.
2021
HN773.5 .N93 2021
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Title
Social and technological innovation in Africa : sustaining a post COVID-19 research for development / Solomon Nwaka.
Author
Nwaka, Solomon, author.
ISBN
9789811601552 (electronic bk.)
9811601550 (electronic bk.)
9789811601545
9811601542
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-0155-2
Published
Singapore : Springer, [2021]
Copyright
©2021
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xxiii, 207) : color illustrations
Item Number
10.1007/978-981-16-0155-2 doi
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HN773.5 .N93 2021
Dewey Decimal Classification
303.4096
Summary
This book examines the landscape of sustained investment in research and innovation in Africa, which are critical for development. This cutting-edge analysis is based on empirical evidence and the authors experience in managing health and related innovations on the continent and globally. It concludes, for the first time, that African innovation is largely driven by the principles of Social, rather than Technological innovation. The significance of this finding and the need to optimize, scale and sustain this dominant innovation is addressed in various chapters that analyze the status, challenges and opportunities. Particularly, the financing, collaboration and coordination patterns for these activities on the continent show a fragmented ecosystem that is largely dependent on external donors and aid. The importance of supportive policies, leadership and venture mechanisms that incentivizes public and private entities to innovate is further exemplified by the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic. The book proposes mechanism to address identified challenges. Dr Solomon Nwaka is a molecular biologist and innovation leader with a PhD from the University of Freiburg, Germany. He has held senior and diplomatic positions at international, public and private organizations, including WHO and MMV, Geneva Switzerland; UN/ANDI, Addis Ababa Ethiopia; IDB, Jeddah Saudi Arabia and Canadian Biotech Company. He has also held academic or research positions in Europe, USA, Japan and Nigeria.
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SOCIAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION IN AFRICA.
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Chapter 1. Introduction: Demographics and Frameworks for African-Led Research, Innovation and Development
Chapter 2. Landscape for Research and Innovation in Africa
Chapter 3. Research, Invention and Innovation: Social and TechnologicalWhat Do They Mean?
Chapter 4. ANDI and African Health Innovation
Chapter 5. Human, Institutional and Financial Resources, and Partnerships
Chapter 6. African Traditional Knowledge, Other Technologies and Emerging Areas
Chapter 7. Technology Readiness Levels, the Valley of Death and Scaling Up Innovations
Chapter 8. Manufacturing in Africa
Chapter 9. Adopting and Adapting Innovations: Frugal, Leapfrogging and Open Innovation Approaches
Chapter 10. Brain Drain, the African Diaspora and Innovation in Africa
Chapter 11. COVID-19 Pandemic, Leadership and Ownership of Innovation in Africa
Chapter 12. Integrating Innovation and Entrepreneurship into the African Educational System: Concept of IDEA University.

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