A system of innovation?

Astrid Szogs and Lugano Wilson

Technology in Society, 2008, vol. 30, issue 1, 94-103

Abstract: If least-developed countries (LDCs) are to participate effectively in the bio-economy, several key areas need to be developed, including market access, international biotech alliances, protection and regulation, and risk management. Using a case-study approach, we identify and map the players in the field of biomass digestion technology in Tanzania and analyze to what extent a system of innovation can be identified. Specifically, the collaborations, markets, and technological capacity in the field of biomass digestion technology are examined. Through an in-depth analysis of two cases, we find that a system of innovation can be identified, and that major challenges exist with respect to financing and supportive policies. Whether this is a common characteristic for creating systems of innovation in developing countries needs to be further researched.

Keywords: System of innovation; Innovation; Biomass digestion technology; Policy enforcement; Least developed countries; Tanzania; Digestion; Risk management; Biotech; National systems of innovation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2007.10.002

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