EAI International Conference for Research, Innovation and Development for Africa

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Relationship between Research, Innovation and Development - a Review

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  • @INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.20-6-2017.2270660,
        author={Stephen Ekolu},
        title={Relationship between Research, Innovation and Development -  a Review},
        proceedings={EAI International Conference for Research, Innovation and Development for Africa},
        publisher={EAI},
        proceedings_a={ACRID},
        year={2018},
        month={4},
        keywords={research gross domestic product patents articles engineering and technology innovation development},
        doi={10.4108/eai.20-6-2017.2270660}
    }
    
  • Stephen Ekolu
    Year: 2018
    Relationship between Research, Innovation and Development - a Review
    ACRID
    EAI
    DOI: 10.4108/eai.20-6-2017.2270660
Stephen Ekolu,*
    *Contact email: sekolu@uj.ac.za

    Abstract

    In this paper, data are used to show that countries with high record of publications and patents are either developed or those countries that are strongly developing. Mastery of existing scientific knowledge and intensification of engineering and scientific research emerge as the two important ingredients that are necessary for industrial development. Current trends in research show inklings of research growth in SubSaharan Africa. However, the limited growth in research at an advanced level is presently a critical barrier and a major challenge.