Annual Report 2019
This year the Open AIR network moved into a new phase of research. Following an internal self-evaluation and an independent external evaluation at the midway point…
Power Relations, Innovation, Scaling, and Knowledge Governance at Three Egyptian Tech Hubs: An Initial Exploration
Authored by: Nagham ElHoussamy, Nadine Weheba, and Nagla Rizk Abstract: This Working Paper offers an initial exploration of innovation realities at technology hubs…
Complexities of Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship by Two Indigenous Organisations in Rural South Africa
Authored by: Britta Rutert and Cath Traynor Abstract: In this Working Paper, we present our findings in respect of the innovative and entrepreneurial behaviour…
The Maker Movement Across North Africa (Arabic)
نغم الحسامي ونجلاء رزق Authored by: Nagham El Houssamy and Dr. Nagla Rizk For the English version of this Working Paper, please click here. نسعى…
Genetic Resources, Justice and Reconciliation: Canada and Global Access and Benefit Sharing
Edited by: Chidi Oguamanam Contributors: Timothy J. Hodges, Jock Langford, Roger Hunka, Joshua Nichols, Daniel W. Dylan, Fred Perron-Welch, Christopher Koziol, Larry…
The Nollywood Phenomenon: Innovation, Openness and Technical Opportunism in the Modeling of Successful African Entrepreneurship
Authored by: Chidi Oguamanam Abstract: The Nigerian movie industry, known as Nollywood, has attracted an impressive degree of research interest since its debut…
3D Printing: Enabler of Social Entrepreneurship in Africa? The Roles of FabLabs and Low-Cost 3D Printers
Authored by: Tobias Schonwetter and Bram Van Weile Abstract: Recognising the potential of 3D printing technology for facilitating locally relevant innovation and…
The Maker Movement Across North Africa
Authored by: Nagham El Houssamy and Dr. Nagla Rizk Abstract: This Working Paper sets out findings from research exploring the growing maker movement across North…
Annual Report 2018
Since its inception more than a decade ago, Open AIR has created capacity at four African hubs and evolved into one of Africa’s most unique and credible voices…
Skills Development, Knowledge and Innovation at Suame Magazine, Kumasi
Authored by: Yaw Adu-Gyamfi and Benson Adjei Abstract: The informal-sector industrial cluster of Suame Magazine in Kumasi constitutes a major avenue for training,…
MSMEs and Open Collaborative Innovation in Botswana
Authored by: Njoku Ola Ama and Francis Nathan Okurut Abstract: This study explores the adoption, by micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Botswana,…
ICTS in Agricultural Production and Potential Deployment in Operationalising Geographical Indications in Uganda
Authored by: Tesh Dagne and Chidi Oguamanam Abstract: The purpose of this study was to explore the role that agricultural information and communication technologies…
Determinants of Innovation in Ethiopian Informal-Sector Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs)
Authored by: Wondwossen Belete Abstract: This Working Paper examines the main factors affecting the process of learning and innovation in informal-sector micro and…
Determinants of Innovation Capability in Informal Settings: The Case of Nigeria's Clustered ICT Microenterprises
Authored by Oluseye Oladayo Jegede and Olubukola Esther Jegede: Abstract: This study contributes to the growing literature on innovation capability in the informal…
Firm-Level Innovation in Africa: Overcoming Limits and Constraints
Edited by: Oluseye Jegede and other non-Open AIR researchers including Abiodun Egbetokun, Richmond Atta-Ankomah, Edward Lorenz Click Here to Purchase The literature…
Behind the Number: A Review of Index Methodologies to Improve Innovation Measurement in Africa
Authored by: Islam Hassouna Abstract: This paper reviews the methodologies of 16 indices in innovation, information and communication technologies, economic environment,…
Towards an Alternative Assessment of Innovation in Africa
Authored by: Nagla Rizk, Ayah El Said, Nadine Weheba and Jeremy de Beer Abstract: This background paper is drafted with the purpose of revisiting the literature…
A Scan of South Africa's Maker Movement
Authored by: Jeremy de Beer, Chris Armstrong, Meika Ellis and Erika Kraemer-Mbula Abstract: This Working Paper sets out findings from a national scan of maker collectives…
Perspectives on Research Excellence in the Global South: assessment, monitoring and evaluation in developing-country contexts
Authored by Robert Tijssen and Kraemer-Mbula Abstract: Our article discusses various features of research excellence (RE) in Africa, framed within the context of…
Integrating Gender Perspectives into African Innovation Research
Authored by Jeremy de Beer, Katie Degendorfer, Meika Ellis, and Alyssa Gaffen. Gender inequality remains the reality in every country. Women and girls are often…
Annual Report 2017
Since its inception more than a decade ago, Open AIR has created capacity at four African hubs and evolved into one of Africa’s most unique and credible voices…
Chapitre 1: Innovation, propriété intellectuelle et développement en Afrique
Jeremy de Beer, Chidi Oguamanam et Tobias Schonwetter Date de publication : septembre 2017 Télécharger : Chapitre 1: Innovation, propriété intellectuelle et…
Chapitre 16 : La propriété intellectuelle collaborative à l’heure actuelle en Afrique
Jeremy de Beer, Chris Armstrong, Chidi Oguamanam et Tobias Schonwetter Date de publication : septembre 2017 Télécharger: Chapitre 16 : La propriété intellectuelle…
Chapitre 2: Cadres d’analyse de l’innovation africaine : l’entrepreneuriat, l’économie informelle et la propriété intellectuelle
Jeremy de Beer, Izabella Sowa et Kristen HolmanDate de publication: septembre 2017Télécharger: Chapitre 2: Cadres d’analyse de l’innovation africaine : l’entrepreneuriat,…