Building an innovation system and indigenous knowledge in Namibia

Lauri Hooli, Jussi S. Jauhiainen · 2018 · African Journal of Science Technology Innovation and Development

Summary. Namibia is building an innovation system with support from international development aid, but faces challenges implementing science-technology-innovation approaches due to limited analytical capacity. The study finds that indigenous knowledge and learning-by-doing modes create real advantages for local communities and enable positive change. However, innovations based on indigenous knowledge produce limited practical outcomes. Indigenous knowledge remains valuable for innovation policy by enabling community participation in establishing innovation systems.

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@article{hooli-2018-building-innovation-system-indigenous-knowledge,
  title   = {Building an innovation system and indigenous knowledge in Namibia},
  author  = {Lauri Hooli and Jussi S. Jauhiainen},
  journal = {African Journal of Science Technology Innovation and Development},
  year    = {2018},
  doi     = {10.1080/20421338.2018.1436737},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1080/20421338.2018.1436737}
}

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DOI

10.1080/20421338.2018.1436737

Countries

Namibia

Categories

regional-innovation-systems, indigenous-innovation, policy

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2026-04-28