Innovation, Human capital and Economic growth in Ethiopia: A systematic review and empirical analysis
In today’s world, national innovation system (NIS) is one way of fostering economic growth, especially in developing countries. Human capital, research and development (R&D) and other innovation activities are the fundamental pillars of NIS. The aim of this study is to evaluate the contribution...
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In today’s world, national innovation system (NIS) is one way of fostering economic growth, especially in developing countries. Human capital, research and development (R&D) and other innovation activities are the fundamental pillars of NIS. The aim of this study is to evaluate the contribution of human capital, innovation (patent as a proxy) and R&D on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate through systematic review and empirical analysis. An autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model was used to analyze the data extracted from the World Bank database and world innovation patent office data set from year 1990 to 2023. From the systematic review result, the roles of human capital and R&D expenditure have shown a positive influence on GDP growth rate of Ethiopia. The estimated model re-enforced the systematic review result as both human capital and R&D have shown statistically significant effect on GDP growth rate. In addition, gross capital formation and utility patent have also positive effect on real GDP growth. Recognizing the crucial role of human capital and R&D, this study suggests to the Ethiopian government to bolster these areas to drive effective economic growth. Fostering strong collaboration among NIS actors, and developing policies that strategically expand the pool of skilled and educated individuals in various sectors are recommended.
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| spelling | doaj-art-e68117d76c384b2cbda72266e3ba54c72025-08-20T02:52:48ZengAdama Science and Technology UniversityEthiopian Journal of Science and Sustainable Development1998-05312663-32052025-08-0112210.20372/ejssdastu:v12.i2.2025.1060Innovation, Human capital and Economic growth in Ethiopia: A systematic review and empirical analysisSisay Tola Yadete0Birku Reta Entele1Junseok Hwang2Adama Science and Technology UniversityAdama Science and Technology UniversitySeoul National University In today’s world, national innovation system (NIS) is one way of fostering economic growth, especially in developing countries. Human capital, research and development (R&D) and other innovation activities are the fundamental pillars of NIS. The aim of this study is to evaluate the contribution of human capital, innovation (patent as a proxy) and R&D on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate through systematic review and empirical analysis. An autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model was used to analyze the data extracted from the World Bank database and world innovation patent office data set from year 1990 to 2023. From the systematic review result, the roles of human capital and R&D expenditure have shown a positive influence on GDP growth rate of Ethiopia. The estimated model re-enforced the systematic review result as both human capital and R&D have shown statistically significant effect on GDP growth rate. In addition, gross capital formation and utility patent have also positive effect on real GDP growth. Recognizing the crucial role of human capital and R&D, this study suggests to the Ethiopian government to bolster these areas to drive effective economic growth. Fostering strong collaboration among NIS actors, and developing policies that strategically expand the pool of skilled and educated individuals in various sectors are recommended. https://213.55.101.19/index.php/EJSSD/article/view/1060GDPnational innovation systemresearch and developmentpatent |
| spellingShingle | Sisay Tola Yadete Birku Reta Entele Junseok Hwang Innovation, Human capital and Economic growth in Ethiopia: A systematic review and empirical analysis Ethiopian Journal of Science and Sustainable Development GDP national innovation system research and development patent |
| title | Innovation, Human capital and Economic growth in Ethiopia: A systematic review and empirical analysis |
| title_full | Innovation, Human capital and Economic growth in Ethiopia: A systematic review and empirical analysis |
| title_fullStr | Innovation, Human capital and Economic growth in Ethiopia: A systematic review and empirical analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Innovation, Human capital and Economic growth in Ethiopia: A systematic review and empirical analysis |
| title_short | Innovation, Human capital and Economic growth in Ethiopia: A systematic review and empirical analysis |
| title_sort | innovation human capital and economic growth in ethiopia a systematic review and empirical analysis |
| topic | GDP national innovation system research and development patent |
| url | https://213.55.101.19/index.php/EJSSD/article/view/1060 |
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