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Discussion Paper No. 278 of 2021 on Factors Influencing Services Firms' Investment in Research and Development in Kenya
(Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2021)
Research and development (R&D) refers to creative works done to increase
knowledge and make new applications using the acquired knowledge. R&D is a
vital input to innovation, which plays a critical role in a firm’s ...
Discussion Paper No. 273 of 2021 on Assessing the Efficiency of National Innovation Systems in Selected African Countries
(Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2021)
Innovation systems in African countries are largely characterized by low levels
of science and technological activities, reliance on government or foreign donor
funding, and weak industry linkages. Several efforts have ...
Discussion Paper No. 251 of 2021 on Determinants of Manufacturing Firms’ Research and Development Investments in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)
Research and Development (R&D) investment underpins firm innovation and
productivity, providing opportunities for low- and middle-income countries to
converge to high income countries. Recognizing these developmental ...