The World Bank is seeking an individual consultant to advise the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Botswana and Nordregio, the Nordic Centre for Spatial Development, has two job openings for Senior Research Fellows in Policies for Regional Economic Growth and Innovation.
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PACF 2012: Evolving innovative cluster initiatives for African development
With the general objective of enhancing Africa's competitiveness through innovation and cluster based competitiveness initiatives, the 4th Annual Conference of Pan African Competitiveness Forum was celebrated in Abuja, Nigeria, on 04-09 November 2012. The conference brought together over 300 prac...
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South Africa's competitiveness: Interviews to Christian Ketels
In the new economic global order, competitiveness remains the holy grail of most countries seeking to craft a responsive policy framework. You can listen to Christian Ketels' interviews during his visit to this country: "A country such as South Africa has unique challenges that will require uniqu...
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PACF 2012: 4th Annual Conference of Pan African Competitiveness Forum
04-09 November 2012 - With the general objective of enhancing Africa's competitiveness through innovation and cluster based competitiveness initiatives, the 4th edition of the PACF will take place in Abuja, Nigeria, under the theme "Evolving Innovative Cluster Initiatives for African Development:...
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Supporting ground nut production through clusters in Teso region, Uganda
Innovation Systems and Clusters Programme-Uganda (ISCP-U) is collaborating with Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) in nurturing and developing the Ground Nut Cluster in Teso Region. Through application of the cluster approach, it is aimed at consolidating and strengthening Teso Region’s position a...
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African Economic Outlook 2012
The launch of the African Economic Outlook 2012 took place on Monday 28 May 2012 in Arusha, Tanzania. The 2012 and 2013 growth forecasts and figures were released along with this year’s special report on Promoting Youth Employment. Country specific reports for 53 out of the 54 African countries a...
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Shea producers in Uganda focus on clustering for value addition
Our member Innovation Systems & Cluster Programme Uganda, share with us a clustering experience taking place in shea sector. Shea farmers, collectors, traders, processors, shellers, and local government representatives involved in shea production resolved to enhance their competitiveness by conce...
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Improving competitiveness through cluster development in Uganda
Aimed at improving competitiveness and fostering sustainable development, the Innovation Systems and Clusters Programme-Uganda (ISCP-U) has deployed a comprehensive strategy to enhance the performance and coordination of cluster initiatives in the country. Two initiatives to strength national cap...
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Economic intelligence policies, exchange of international experiences: which lessons for Africa?
Trying to answer this question, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Burkina Faso organized a conference on economic intelligence policies that took place 12-13 September 2011 in Ouagadougou. Amit Kapoor from Institute for Competitiveness – India and member of TCI Board of Directors, shared hi...
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Industrial Clusters and Micro and Small Enterprises in Africa: From Survival to Growth
How could naturally formed industrial clusters potentially mitigate constraints Africa’s micro and small enterprises face and enhance their business performance? A recent study by the World Bank, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Research Institute, and the Foundation for Advanced Stu...
