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Systemic Technological Innovation in Africa

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The vast continent of Africa is indeed a complex geophysical space. The discussion in previous chapters of this book confirms this statement. The evolution of Africa into its contemporary subdivision of 53 countries and one ‘non-self governing territory’1 tends to augment the variations whilst identifying challenges for coordination and cooperation on a trans-continental scale (Maharajh 2008).

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  1. Rasigan Maharajh
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Maharajh, R., Sall, A., Karuri-Sebina, G. (2012). Systemic Technological Innovation in Africa. In: Lundsgaarde, E. (eds) Africa Toward 2030. Rethinking International Development Series. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230362154_6

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