Meeting the 21st century challenges of doing business in Africa

Joseph Amankwah-Amoah; Abiodun Egbetokun; Ellis L.C. Osabutey

doi:10.1016/j.techfore.2018.01.006

Meeting the 21st century challenges of doing business in Africa

Joseph Amankwah-Amoah^*, Abiodun Egbetokun, Ellis L.C. Osabutey

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Abstract

This concluding piece to the special issue outlines how nations and firms can capitalise on their resources and capabilities towards meeting the 21st century challenges of doing business in Africa. The paper outlines key requirements, including human capital formation, technology transfer, frugal innovation and learning from other nations. We also examine the mechanisms through which technology can be harnessed to help facilitate economic development and enhance Africa's competitiveness.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	336-338
Number of pages	3
Journal	Technological Forecasting and Social Change
Volume	131
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2018.01.006
Publication status	Published - Jun 2018
Externally published	Yes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

Keywords

Africa
Business development
Challenges and opportunities
Government
New technology

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Meeting the 21st century challenges of doing business in Africa

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