The evolution of science, technology and innovation policies: A review of the Ghanaian experience

Boso

Debrah

2018

IMR

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Purpose: The primary goal of this introductory article is to highlight important contemporary themes in international marketing strategy from the perspective of Sub-Saharan African firms.Design/methodology/approach: The approach adopted is a review and synopsis of the existing body of research on international marketing research in Sub-Saharan African, and a discussion of the manuscripts included in the special issue. Findings:International marketing in Sub-Sahara Africa is growing steadily, driven largely by rapid changes in socio-economic and demographic characteristics of consumers in this market. The growing appetite of multinational enterprises to explore new growth opportunities on this continent and the increasing intra-Africa cross-border transactions is driving unique approaches to international marketing that are predicated on using non-traditional means to produce, communicate and distribute products and services. Research limitations/implications:While the international marketing opportunities and challenges discussed in this article are not exhaustive, the paper highlights important research themes that need consideration regarding international marketing research in Sub-Saharan Africa.Originality/value: This introductory article emphasizes the unique international business landscape in Sub-Saharan Africa and discusses its international marketing strategy implications. The article further draws attention to a number of unanswered research questions that require additional research, and thus bring Sub-Saharan Africa to international marketing scholarly enquiry.

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confidence: 99%

Africa rising in an emerging world: an international marketing perspective

Boso

Debrah

2018

IMR

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“…In so doing, the paper adds to the growing body of research which demonstrates that technological revolution stems from the introduction of new technologies punctuated by multiple milestones, shifts and revolutionary breakthroughs (Bartels et al, 2012;Suarez, 2004;Kuhn, 1970). This is a departure from much of the existing literature on innovation and technological revolutions, which has focused on shape and competitive dynamics (Sood & Tellis, 2005; see also Amankwah-Amoah, 2016a, 2016b.…”

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confidence: 91%

Competing technologies, competing forces: The rise and fall of the floppy disk, 1971–2010

Technological Forecasting and Social Change

2016

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The study examines the rise and fall of the floppy disk as a common data storage device from 1971 to 2010. The analysis led to the identification of three stages in the rise and fall of the floppy disk, i.e. the "new dawn", 1971-1990s, the decline stage in the 2000s and then the phase-out period. From the 1970s to the 1990s, the floppy disk gained dominance and became a leading storage device propelled by its superior features and capacity relative to the old-fashioned punch cards and magnetic tape. Yet, by the early 2000s, it was on a path to terminal decline precipitated by the emergence of competing storage devices and limitations of the floppy disk. The study highlights the effects of the technological revolution which ultimately led to the floppy disk being superseded by more reliable, high-capacity and robust storage devices such as CD-ROM, DVD/Blu-Ray discs, USB memory stick and cloud computing. The study charts the transitions from the floppy disk to CD-ROM and then to cloud computing and the underlying drivers. The study led to the identification of multiple competing technologies and competing forces punctuated by events which, over time, helped to precipitate the decline. The implication for theory and practice are identified and examined.

“…Sources: Synthesised from Amankwah‐Amoah (), BBC (, ), Wachira (), Wall (), Holland et al (), Wallis (), and WDR ().…”

Section: Technology Diffusion Innovations and Scaling‐up In Sub‐sahunclassified

Technological revolution, sustainability, and development in Africa: Overview, emerging issues, and challenges

Sustainable Development

2019

The paper examines the silent technological revolution in sub‐Saharan Africa focusing on emerging issues and challenges. In view of the centrality of technology diffusion in fostering local innovations and economic development in developing countries, it is surprising that our understanding of the challenges and opportunities in scaling‐up technologies remains limited. This paper capitalises on the ongoing silent technological revolution in sub‐Saharan Africa to present an overview of how new technologies have been adopted and utilised to achieve sustainability. The study identified a host of factors such as weak regulatory enforcement systems, lack of financial credit availability, and limited banking services, which have created conditions for technological innovations such as mobile phone‐based banking, mPedigree, “cardiopad,” and M‐PEPEA to emerge. The public policy implications and directions for future research are identified and examined.