@techreport{8c1a99b710a0447fa30a3a61e88e4b7e,
title = "Assessing the Ability of the National Innovation System of South Africa to Facilitate the Fourth Industrial Revolution",
abstract = "This working paper examines different elements of South Africa{\textquoteright}s national innovation system related to their ability to support the expansion of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The national innovation system is assessed by characterising three categories of elements. First, contextual factors in the national innovation system are explored. Key factors considered include the regulatory system and competitive environment, infrastructure, availability of inputs, and demand. Second, the key actors including firms and a variety of organisations providing business support services are profiled. Third, the domestic and global networks that actors participate in are considered. This working paper is the second in a series of four.",
keywords = "National innovation system, Industrial development, South Africa, National innovation system, Industrial development, South Africa",
author = "Rachel Alexander",
year = "2021",
language = "English",
series = "SARChI Industrial Development Working Paper Series",
publisher = "University of Johannesburg",
number = "WP 2021-8b",
type = "WorkingPaper",
institution = "University of Johannesburg",
}