Innovation Policy at the Intersection
Global Debates and Local Experiences
Thierry M Luescher author Mlungisi BG Cele author Angela Wilson Fadiji author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HSRC Press
Published:30th Jun '20
Should be back in stock very soon
Worldwide, countries have to respond to local and global socio-technological shifts and needs, specifically the transformations wrought by a rapidly shifting understanding of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Science, technology and innovation policy (STI) finds itself at the intersection of these local and global challenges. Innovation Policy at the Intersection: Global Debates and Local Experiences shows that a comprehensive rethink in STI policy-making is required – one that takes a systemic view of the varied challenges, and adopts an inclusive and holistic approach to STI policy. Such a rethink has to bring together the global and local, the theoretical and practical. The chapters in this book follow three broad concerns:
- The theories and approaches that have historically informed STI policy-making, along with the most influential current approaches in different country contexts;
- The development and application of comprehensive STI monitoring and evaluation systems as developed and implemented by various public agencies; and
- The role and function of STI policy advisory bodies within their respective contexts.
‘Too many countries across the world have reached unsustainable levels of insecurity, inequality and poverty. Improved understanding of different country experiences and trajectories can help to promote a coherent approach across countries, which is required to achieve globally sustainable and inclusive innovation outcomes.’- Dr Angelique Wildschut-February, Research Associate: University of Pretoria
ISBN: 9780796925916
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 500g
180 pages