There is no shortage of innovators and creative talents across the African continent. However, there are a number of factors that make it more difficult for their innovations and ideas to see the light of day. These include lack of access to sources of finance and weak or non-existent innovation ecosystems.
Poor Innovation Record
According to the Global Innovation Index 2011 - a report that ranks 125 countries/economies across the world in terms of their innovation capabilities and results – 24 countries from Sub- Saharan Africa were included in the rankings, but none made it to the top 30, and 17 were ranked within the bottom 25.
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