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The Readiness of Innovation Systems for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in Sub-Saharan Africa

In: Entrepreneurship, Technology Commercialisation, and Innovation Policy in Africa

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  • Mafini Dosso

    (European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), Directorate B. Growth and Innovation, Unit B.3 Territorial Development)

  • Chisom Ihebuzo Nwankwo

    (Federal Ministry of Science and Technology)

  • Youssef Travaly

    (AllSightsAfrica and Friends of Europe)

Abstract

This chapter discusses the level of readiness of innovation systems of sub-Saharan African economies for the 4IR. The readiness here refers to at least four dimensions or pre-requirements of the 4IR: the (digital) infrastructure, the education and skills, the governance and demand readiness and the research and innovation potential. Besides many structural and investment deficiencies, local business ecosystems are rather hostile for the growth and scale-up of micro, small and medium size enterprises (MSMEs). Moreover, obstacles or barriers to technology diffusion and adoption undermine MSMEs’ innovation and creative capabilities. Use cases and applications of emerging technologies are spreading across the continent, albeit sparsely. In the last decade, African and international initiatives have opened genuine windows of opportunities for the sub-Saharan African region to reap the benefits of the 4IR.

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  • Mafini Dosso & Chisom Ihebuzo Nwankwo & Youssef Travaly, 2021. "The Readiness of Innovation Systems for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in Sub-Saharan Africa," Springer Books, in: Chux Daniels & Mafini Dosso & Joe Amadi-Echendu (ed.), Entrepreneurship, Technology Commercialisation, and Innovation Policy in Africa, pages 13-32, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-030-58240-1_2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-58240-1_2
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    1. Jellason, Nugun P. & Robinson, Elizabeth J. Z. & Ogbaga, Chukwuma C., 2021. "Agriculture 4.0: is sub-Saharan Africa ready?," LSE Research Online Documents on Economics 113550, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library.

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