National Innovation System (NIS) as a Means for Development: Policies, Opportunities, and Challenges in Ethiopia. [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations]
Introduction A robust National Innovation System (NIS) has become crucial for fostering socioeconomic progress and competitiveness in emerging economies like Ethiopia, and its success relies significantly on successful implementation of science, technology, and innovation (STI) policies. Methods Usi...
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| description | Introduction A robust National Innovation System (NIS) has become crucial for fostering socioeconomic progress and competitiveness in emerging economies like Ethiopia, and its success relies significantly on successful implementation of science, technology, and innovation (STI) policies. Methods Using a document review approach, the study examined at various STI policies and legal frameworks regarding their relation to the National Innovation System (NIS). Results The results of the study indicate that the National Innovation System is supported by the current STI policies and legal fremeworks. There is evidence that an enabling environment emerges to strengthen the NIS, which includes enhancing R&D funding, improving university-industry linkage, and promoting an entrepreneurial culture. Similar to this, research shows that Ethiopia has a lot of potential to increase STI’s capacity because of its advantageous location, wealth of natural resources, and expanding support from the public and private sectors. The execution of STI laws and policies is nevertheless hampered by a number of issues, such as poor R&D investment, weak university-industry linkage, poor coordination among stakeholders, and inadequate infrastructure. Conclusion Ethiopia’s STI policies and legal frameworks are essential for driving economic growth, innovation, and competitiveness by fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and technology transfer. Nevertheless, the country faces challenges in effectively implementing these comprehensive policies due to existing barriers like policy gaps and insufficient institutional support. To strengthen its National Innovation System and promote sustainable economic development, Ethiopia must assess current opportunities, address these obstacles, and explore alternative policies that can enhance its STI capabilities. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-188cdc2e24904ba5875dbc37b280b8bb2025-08-20T01:55:21ZengF1000 Research LtdF1000Research2046-14022025-02-011410.12688/f1000research.159772.2178350National Innovation System (NIS) as a Means for Development: Policies, Opportunities, and Challenges in Ethiopia. [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations]Ashenafi Bayinesagn0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2623-1144Filimon Hando1Tegegn Belay2Kassahun Sube3https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8319-6845Social Work, Addis Ababa University School of Social Work, Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaRegional and Local Development, Addis Ababa University College of Development Studies, Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaRegional and Local Development, Addis Ababa University College of Development Studies, Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaRegional and Local Development, Addis Ababa University College of Development Studies, Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaIntroduction A robust National Innovation System (NIS) has become crucial for fostering socioeconomic progress and competitiveness in emerging economies like Ethiopia, and its success relies significantly on successful implementation of science, technology, and innovation (STI) policies. Methods Using a document review approach, the study examined at various STI policies and legal frameworks regarding their relation to the National Innovation System (NIS). Results The results of the study indicate that the National Innovation System is supported by the current STI policies and legal fremeworks. There is evidence that an enabling environment emerges to strengthen the NIS, which includes enhancing R&D funding, improving university-industry linkage, and promoting an entrepreneurial culture. Similar to this, research shows that Ethiopia has a lot of potential to increase STI’s capacity because of its advantageous location, wealth of natural resources, and expanding support from the public and private sectors. The execution of STI laws and policies is nevertheless hampered by a number of issues, such as poor R&D investment, weak university-industry linkage, poor coordination among stakeholders, and inadequate infrastructure. Conclusion Ethiopia’s STI policies and legal frameworks are essential for driving economic growth, innovation, and competitiveness by fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and technology transfer. Nevertheless, the country faces challenges in effectively implementing these comprehensive policies due to existing barriers like policy gaps and insufficient institutional support. To strengthen its National Innovation System and promote sustainable economic development, Ethiopia must assess current opportunities, address these obstacles, and explore alternative policies that can enhance its STI capabilities.https://f1000research.com/articles/14-34/v2Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Regional Innovation system (RIS) policies competitiveness development research & developmenteng |
| spellingShingle | Ashenafi Bayinesagn Filimon Hando Tegegn Belay Kassahun Sube National Innovation System (NIS) as a Means for Development: Policies, Opportunities, and Challenges in Ethiopia. [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] F1000Research Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Regional Innovation system (RIS) policies competitiveness development research & development eng |
| title | National Innovation System (NIS) as a Means for Development: Policies, Opportunities, and Challenges in Ethiopia. [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] |
| title_full | National Innovation System (NIS) as a Means for Development: Policies, Opportunities, and Challenges in Ethiopia. [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] |
| title_fullStr | National Innovation System (NIS) as a Means for Development: Policies, Opportunities, and Challenges in Ethiopia. [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] |
| title_full_unstemmed | National Innovation System (NIS) as a Means for Development: Policies, Opportunities, and Challenges in Ethiopia. [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] |
| title_short | National Innovation System (NIS) as a Means for Development: Policies, Opportunities, and Challenges in Ethiopia. [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] |
| title_sort | national innovation system nis as a means for development policies opportunities and challenges in ethiopia version 2 peer review 2 approved 1 approved with reservations |
| topic | Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Regional Innovation system (RIS) policies competitiveness development research & development eng |
| url | https://f1000research.com/articles/14-34/v2 |
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