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Record Nr.

UNINA9910462260403321

Titolo

Innovation systems and capabilities in developing regions [[electronic resource] ] : concepts, issues, and cases / / edited by Willie Siyanbola ... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Burlington, Vt., : Gower, c2012

ISBN

1-317-11631-3

1-283-57241-9

9786613884862

1-4094-2308-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (380 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

SiyanbolaWillie

Disciplina

338/.064091724

Soggetti

Technological innovations - Developing countries

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Conceptual and theoretical contributions -- pt. 2. Innovation systems case studies -- pt. 3. Innovation, technological learning and capabilities -- pt. 4. Learning and interactions within systems.

Sommario/riassunto

Much of what we know about innovation theory and systems has come from the developed countries and reflects their world view. Innovation Systems and Capabilities in Developing Regions adds to the growing body of knowledge about innovation and innovation systems in developing countries. The case studies presented here advance the notion that, while developing countries may not engage in frontier research, a critical knowledge base from which these countries compete in global markets is emerging. State and non-state actors are increasingly emphasising policies that sit within the framework of na