This paper examines the role of institutional factors, primarily, political stability, in shaping
the dynamics of innovation activity in today's modern society. Using panel data consisting of …

Given the role that innovation plays as an engine for economic development, we examined
the enabling factor of institutions in Africa. Particularly, attention was given to determining …

This paper aims to test the impact of intellectual property protection reforms on the dynamic
of technological progress within sampled developing countries. The dependency of the …

We investigate the impacts of political instability and pro-business market reforms on
national systems of innovation (NSI) across a range of developing and developed countries …

Using data for a sample of 35 sub-Saharan African economies for 1995–2015, this study
examines the extent to which political institutions identified as belonging to democratic or …

Innovation is of paramount importance if Africa is to achieve sustained economic growth,
development, and improved welfare of its people. In this context, the paper argues that …

This paper examines innovation, patents, research and development, intellectual protection,
information technology, and other related activities in the Middle East and North Africa …

Abstract Sub-Saharan Africa has been consistently plagued by political instability with long-
lasting negative effects on economic growth and development. Given the importance of …

This inquiry examines the effect of quality of governance institutions on innovation in 37 sub-
Saharan African countries for the period 1996–2016. The empirical analysis followed the …

Research and development (R&D) activities that lead to innovation can contribute highly to a
country's economic growth and development. However, research output can be expressed …