FIC & Sustainable Economic Development: Issues for Innovation and Growth
This report examines the role of Futures Intelligence Capacity in sustainable economic development and innovation.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: |
HSRC Centre For Science |
| Authors: | Michael Kahn |
| Geographic focus: | South Africa, Global |
Methods
The research method involves a qualitative analysis of the role of Futures Intelligence Capacity in technological innovation and economic growth, with a focus on South Africa's innovation system and global patent and publication metrics.
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Key Insights
The report discusses the importance of Futures Intelligence Capacity (FIC) in driving sustainable economic development through technological innovation. It emphasizes the need for radical innovations that disrupt markets and create new industries, highlighting the role of science-based inventions in commercial success. The report also touches on historical perspectives, the evolution of the South African system of innovation, and the country's performance in patents and scientific publications. It identifies challenges such as the stagnation in researcher numbers and scientific output, and the need for a future vision to guide research and innovation strategies. The report suggests focusing on sectors like energy, environment, and health to ensure a sustainable future and overcome innovation challenges.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: English publication language | Global geographic scope | South Africa geographic scope | economic development | economic growth | futures | futures intelligence capacity | global metrics | innovation | innovation challenges | patents | science | scientific publications | sector focus | south african innovation | sustainability | sustainable development | technological innovation | technology