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…
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…
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…
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…
A Cross-Regional Research Partnership for Sustainable Development: The Open African Innovation Research (Open AIR) Experience
Authored by: Chidi Oguamanam and Jeremy de Beer Abstract: This paper positions and critiques the Open African Innovation Research (Open AIR) network as a unique…
A Data Commons for Food Security
Jeremiah Baarbé, Meghan Blom, and Jeremy de Beer Publication Date: 20 June 2017 Download: A Data Commons for Food Security (918KB) We propose a ‘data commons’,…