Philippe Mawoko, the first head of the African science observatory currently under construction in Equatorial Guinea, speaks to SciDev.Net about the new institution. Go to Source ...

In a couple of classical studies, Keeney proposed two sets of variables labelled as value-focused thinking (VFT) and alternative-focused thinking (AFT). Value-focused thinking (VFT), he argued, is a creative method that centres on the different decision objectives and how as many alternatives as possible may be generated from them. Similar Products: Powered by Value-Focused...

Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to address the problem in research of a lack of a holistic conceptual framework related to incremental and discontinuous innovation. Too often, the term “innovation” is used without an understanding of how it can be applied in a product design and supply chain fulfillment system. In this study, the goal is to develop...

Six programmes worth more than US$950 million, which will target the poor’s access to food and markets, have been conditionally approved. Go to Source ...

The search is on for a new concept of a cheaper, environmentally friendly toilet, with US$42 million in research funding. Go to Source ...

Authored by: Kevin Keepper Agriculture presents the greatest opportunity for entrepreneurs in the developing world. When we talk about the base of the pyramid on this site (or elsewhere), much of the time we are actually talking about farmers and other agribusiness participants. This post is dedicated to shedding light on this reality and the idea that poverty alleviation...

Publishers’ note: The Food Industry is important to many African countries. This study will be further knowledge to this industry. Abstract Purpose – Current research focuses on the interaction between innovation and strategy process, but less is known about how identity influences innovation and the formation of strategy. The purpose of this paper is therefore...

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