1.2 – Triple Helix Partnership for Innovation

The triple helix of industry, government and university has to strengthen for innovation to flourish in Africa. When schools educate for the needs of the markets and governments make rules that accelerate economic vibrancy, the overall system improves.  None can function effectively without the other elements, so partnership is important. Africa is positioned as the last frontier to attract many production systems as the costs of doing business especially in labor-intensive industries rise in Asia. The production mechanism in Africa could be organized around regional levels to enable core comparative advantages. These regions can co-invest with private sectors to develop…