African innovation and society
From: Southern Centre for Inequality Studies (@Wits_SCIS)
📢 Call for Papers: #AfricaLics2026 Join the 7th AfricaLics International Conference in Johannesburg (10–12 Nov 2026) Theme: Innovation & society in Africa—critical, retrospective & creative perspectives 📝 Abstract deadline: 17 April 2026 🔗 https://t.co/n7tPBz6ORR https://t.co/6YMjMLtynO
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Position research on how African innovation systems are addressing continent-specific challenges (healthcare access, agricultural productivity, energy solutions) rather than adopting imported frameworks—this directly aligns with the conference's focus on 'critical and retrospective perspectives' on innovation in African contexts
Highlight findings that examine the relationship between informal innovation ecosystems and formal R&D institutions across African countries, contributing to the 'society' dimension by showing how innovation affects social inclusion, labor, and economic participation
Propose analysis of how policy decisions in African nations have shaped innovation trajectories differently than Global North models—connecting to the 'creative perspectives' angle by offering non-traditional case studies or comparative insights across African regions
Submit an abstract examining how [your specific innovation research] challenges or extends existing theories of African innovation systems, positioning it as a critical retrospective that speaks to real societal outcomes.
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