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Ngoasong, Michael / Z; Ozor, Nicholas; Gateru, Robert; Wahga, Aqueel; Kourti, Isidora and Muhatiah, Wentland (2022). University-led ecosystems for sustained innovation and entrepreneurship development in Kenya. African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS).
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Abstract
This policy brief proposes a policy framework for creating and sustaining university-led ecosystems in Kenya. A mixed approach to data collection and analyses, drawing data from both primary and secondary sources were used. The findings reveal three key recommendations: (1) Create region-based centres of excellence within universities as anchoring institutions that are linked to the National Innovation System with distinctive professional identities; (2) University-led ecosystems as networks capturing multiple identities into a common professional identity for creating entrepreneurial and innovative solutions to local economic development; and (3) A policy framework with a clear implementation pathway can transform the informality of existing less connected ecosystems into formal inter-sectoral ecosystems.
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- Item ORO ID
- 88038
- Item Type
- Other - Research Report (for external body)
- ISBN
- 9966-124-78-0, 978-9966-124-78-4
- Project Funding Details
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Funded Project Name Project ID Funding Body University-led Ecosystems as Anchoring Institutions for Regional Development in Sub-Saharan Africa 1797921 British Council - Keywords
- University-led ecosystem; entrepreneurial university; professional identity development; academic-industry collaboration; Kenya
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Faculty of Business and Law (FBL) > Business > Department for Public Leadership and Social Enterprise
Faculty of Business and Law (FBL) > Business
Faculty of Business and Law (FBL)
Faculty of Business and Law (FBL) > Business > Department for Strategy and Marketing - Copyright Holders
- © 2022 ATPS
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- https://atpsnet.org/technopolicy-briefs/(Publication)
- Depositing User
- Michael Ngoasong