Innovation for Development in Africa

1. Auflage 2019
ISBN: 978-0-367-34957-8
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 212 Seiten, Format (B × H): 145 mm x 222 mm, Gewicht: 407 g

Reihe: Rethinking Development

This book uncovers the many ways in which innovations and innovation system development policies have become crucial to development policy formation across Africa.

As new instruments, actors and tools emerge in development cooperation, the role of innovation in the societal development of developing countries needs to be addressed fully. This book delves into subjects as diverse as the changing development policies between the Global North and South, the role of innovation in international aid and development policies, the role of public, private and non-governmental sectors, universities and other development actors, and the potential for inclusive innovation in local communities. In particular, the book asks who benefits from innovation-focussed development policies, and if and how practical innovation instruments include the global poor.

Written in an accessible and engaging style, the book includes a range of discussion questions and further reading suggestions to suit a range of readers, from students right through to policy makers and practitioners, or anyone else looking for an introduction to innovation policies and development in Africa.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Jauhiainen, Jussi S.

Hooli, Lauri

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik Kultur-, Wissenschafts- & Technologiepolitik
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften Interdisziplinär Entwicklungsstudien
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Studien zu einzelnen Ländern und Gebieten
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Internationale Wirtschaft Entwicklungsökonomie & Emerging Markets

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction 2. Innovation and Development in Africa 3. Evolvement of Development Cooperation 4. Innovation-focused Development Cooperation 5. Private Sector 6. Universities 7. Non-governmental, Intergovernmental and Other Aid Organizations 8. Local Communities 9. Conclusions

Über Autor(innen)

Jussi S. Jauhiainen is Professor of Geography, University of Turku (Finland) and Visiting Professor of Human Geography at the University of Tartu (Estonia).

Lauri Hooli is University Lecturer in Human Geography at the University of Turku (Finland).