Transforming Africa : Fostering a New Innovation Agenda.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Adesida, Olugbenga.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (305 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Leeds : Emerald Publishing Limited, 2026.

Summary:

The ebook edition of this title is Open Access and freely available to read online. As Africa stands at the threshold of rapid global and technological change, Transforming Africa offers a timely, agenda-setting response to the urgent call for bold, future-oriented innovation across the continent.

Contents:

Cover

Transforming Africa

Endorsements

Transforming Africa: Fostering a New Innovation Agenda

Copyright Page

Contents

About the Editors

About the Contributors

Acknowledgements

1. Transforming Africa: A New Era Driven by Innovation

Overview

The Innovation Africa Series

The Need for a New Innovation Agenda

The Changing Innovation Context

Identifying the Gaps in Africa's Innovation Systems

The Urgency of Innovation for Development

Towards a New Innovation Paradigm

Key Themes of the Book

Transformational Reframing of Key Issues

Innovation Ecosystems and the Quadruple Helix

Policy, Regulation and Enabling Environments

Financing Innovation

Talent and Skills Development

Harnessing and Governing Emerging Technologies

Public Sector and Institutional Innovation

Overview of the Book

Making Sense of the Contributions and Emerging Recommendations

Integration of Knowledge Systems and Practices

Collaboration, Partnerships and Ecosystem Building

Capability, Capacity Building and Education

Anticipatory and Adaptive Governance

Mindset and Paradigm Shifts

Rethinking the Role of Technology and the Arts

Financing and Public Funding Structures

Policy Implementation and Political Economy

Inclusivity, Self-Reliance and Leadership

Conclusion

References

2. Stimulating Innovation in Africa's Food-Health Nexus

Introduction

Problem Statement

Food and Nutrition Security in Africa

Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases in Africa

GDP per capita in Africa

Life Expectancy at Birth in Africa

Conceptual and Analytical Framework

Discussion of the Food-Health Nexus

Farmers

Functions and Constraints

Opportunities

Healthcare Professionals

Researchers and Universities.

Functions and Constraints

Industrialists

Contributions to Healthcare Development

Contributions to Agricultural Development

The Role of Policymakers in Stimulating Innovations in the Nexus

Opportunities or the Way Forward

Conclusion and Recommendations

3. Putting Community at the Centre of Health System Transformation in Africa

Summary

Introduction to Health System Transformation in Africa

Historical Context of Healthcare in Africa

The Role of Community in Health Systems

Lessons from Epidemics and Neglected Tropical Diseases in Central Africa

The Role of CHWs in Emergency Response

Addressing Neglected Tropical Diseases Through Community Healthcare Workers

Methodology

Integrating Traditional and Western Medicine

Technology, Innovation and Community Health

Designing a Community-Centric Health System

Challenges and Opportunities in Community-Centric Health Systems

Conclusion and Way Forward

4. Bringing the Traditional Grains of Sorghum and Millet Back to the Dinner Table

A Window of Opportunity

A Growing Base of Health-Conscious Consumers

Rising Global Food Prices and the Need to Improve Resilience

Urbanisation

Traditional Grains Value Chain Challenges

The Quelea Bird Problem

Product Development Problem

The Image Problem

Interventions

Quelea Bird

Technology Innovations

Product Development

Product Innovations: Upgrading Traditional Products and Moving them into the Modern Era

Business Model Innovations

Social Innovations: Rebranding Traditional Grains

Rebranding Traditional Grains as Superfoods

Smart Foods Initiative19 and TV Show

Policy Innovation

Policy Recommendations

Strengthening the Traditional Grains Innovation System.

Policy Framework

5. Innovation, Informality and Cultural Heritage: Lessons from a Study of Informal Apparel Businesses in South Africa

Cultural Heritage and Innovation in Textiles and Apparel: Opportunities for Africa

Textiles and Apparel in Africa

Informality in African Textiles and Apparel

Building Local Innovation Ecosystems in Africa in a Holistic Way

Importance of Local Knowledge and Experiential Learning

Non-Traditional Actors and Networks

Institutional Context Shaping Innovation

Mixed Methods Case Study Design and Methodology

Innovation in Informal Apparel Businesses in South Africa

Description of the Informal Apparel Businesses

Innovation and Learning in the Informal Apparel Businesses

Conclusion: Lessons and Recommendations for African Countries

6. Exploring Firm-Level Classification of Innovation Behaviours in Agricultural Businesses: An Input-Output Modes Approach

Understanding Innovation Capabilities in Agricultural Businesses

Innovation Modes

Analytical Framework

Linking Innovation Modes to Agricultural Innovation

Input Modes

Output Modes

Data and Variables

Results

ICT Adoption Across Input Modes

ICT Adoption Across Output Innovation Modes

Discussion

Input Modes and the Organisation of Agricultural Innovation

Output Modes and the Nature of Innovation in Agricultural Markets

Comparative Discussion of ICT Adoption Trends Across Input and Output Modes

Policy Implications

7. Innovation Through Educational Arts in Under-Resourced Communities in South Africa

Literature Review

Discussion and Analysis

Notes

References.

8. Financial Sector Development: The Fintech Solution

Evolution of the Financial Sector in Africa

Emergence of Digital Financial Services

Linking Fintech to Innovation Systems

Findings

Case Study 1: Wave

Case Study 2: M-Pesa

Other Case Studies

Deeper Thematic Analysis

Innovation Systems Perspective

Financing-for-Development Implications

Recommendations

Recommendation for Regulators

Recommendation for Fintech Companies

Recommendation for Traditional Financial Institutions

Recommendation for Development Agencies and Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs)

9. Transformative Impacts of Ethical and Responsible AI: The Case of AI Sandboxes for Economic Policymaking

Introduction: Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Driven Innovation within the African Context

Literature Review: Technological Innovation Systems (TISs) and AI Sandboxes for Innovation

Ethical and Risk Considerations of AI in Sandbox Design and Implementation

AI Sandboxes (Regulatory and Operational) as a Driver of Economic Policymaking

Envisioning AI Regulatory Sandboxes within the African Context

Research Methodology

Operationalising Ethical and Responsible AI: Lessons from Regulatory Sandbox Implementations

Overview of Regulatory Sandboxes: the Global and African Perspective

Africa Regulatory Sandboxes

Global Regulatory and Digital Sandboxes: Lessons for AI Governance

Comparative Analysis of Regulatory Sandboxes in South Africa, Mauritius and Rwanda

The Impact of AI on Traditional Decision-Making in Africa

The Rise of AI Regulatory Sandboxes for Ethical and Responsible Economic Transformation

The Global Implementation of AI Regulatory Sandboxes

Emerging Approaches to AI Regulatory Sandbox Implementation.

Ethical and Responsible AI Sandboxes for Economic Transformation in Africa

Policy Recommendations for Ethical AI Transformation: An Anticipatory and Risk-Based Approach

Future-Proof Ethical AI Governance and Regulatory Frameworks

Anticipatory Governance and Responsive Institutional Setup

Adopting an Inside-Out Multinational-Stakeholders Collaboration

Align Objectives and Motivations to Development Goals

Regulatory Clarity: Differentiating Liability and Responsibility in AI Regulatory Sandboxes

AI Sandboxes and the Innovation Ecosystem: Creation, Design and Implementation

Adopting 'Platformisation' in AI Regulatory Sandboxes

Phase One: AI Sandbox with Minimal Regulatory Requirements

Phase Two: Fully Regulated AI Sandbox for High-Risk Innovations

Technical Toolkits and Guidelines for AI Regulatory Sandboxes: State Capacity

Augment Government Budgetary Funding with Private Sector Funding for Sandboxes

Outcome-Based Rewards for Economic Models for Continuous Monitoring and Evaluation

Linking to Ethical and Responsible Economic Policymaking

Strengthening Regional and International Collaboration for AI Regulatory Sandboxes within the Framework of African Regional ...

Leveraging Existing Policies to Promote Regional Collaboration

Ensuring Legislative Compatibility

10. Countering Violent Extremism in Africa: The Challenges of Navigating Uncertainty

Conceptual Framework and Methodology

Anticipatory Governance

African Foreign Policy Decision-Making Behaviour

SADC Decision-Making Structures

Case Studies

The SADC Mission in Mozambique

The SADC Mission in the DRC

SAMIM

How did SADC Arrive at the Decision to Deploy Its Military Standby Force to Mozambique?

The SADC Mission in the DRC.

Case Studies: Conclusion.

Notes:

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ISBN:

1-83662-790-4

9781836627906