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Month: March 2021

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Results | Innovation in the South African Informal Sector Survey, 2017-2018

The Innovation in the South African Informal Sector Survey, 2017-2018 (IIS) was released on 30 March 2021 at a workshop jointly organised by the HSRC’s Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators (CeSTII) and the HSRC’s Centre for Community-based Research (CCBR), based in Sweetwaters, KwaZulu-Natal.

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  • Statistical Report: Innovation in the South African Informal Sector Survey – Baseline Survey in Sweetwaters, KwaZulu-Natal, 2017-2018
  • Data Tables: Innovation in the South African Informal Sector Survey – Baseline Survey in Sweetwaters, KwaZulu-Natal, 2017-2018
  • Statistical Report: Appendix 1 – Survey Questionnaire
  • Statistical Report: Appendices 2-5
  • Project Brochure: Innovation in Sweetwaters’ Small Businesses – Learning from Research to Support Informal Entrepreneurs

March 30, 2021February 22, 2022

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"Innovation is doing

something new and

different and getting it

out there. Innovation

is both new things

and how one does

new things. Innovation

is what South Africa

needs badly. Now."

- Professor Michael Kahn, ‘2020 State of Innovation Address’, Daily Maverick, 13 February 2020.

Most recent posts

  • Analysis | Adoption and diffusion of advanced ICTs in South Africa’s agricultural sector
    by CeSTII
    May 4, 2022
    “For policymakers to develop, implement and improve policies that facilitate adoption and diffusion while mitigating the potential associated risks, they need to understand the implications involved,” write Buchana, Sithole, and … Continue reading Analysis | Adoption and diffusion of advanced ICTs in South Africa’s agricultural sector
  • Analysis | Policy levers to boost innovation and productivity in South African manufacturing firms
    by CeSTII
    April 6, 2022
    “Current policy instruments to promote innovation do not consider all of the drivers of innovation investment and success, and there is a need for a mix of tools – known … Continue reading Analysis | Policy levers to boost innovation and productivity in South African manufacturing firms
  • FAQ | SA Business Innovation Survey, 2019-2021
    by CeSTII
    March 11, 2022
    *You can also download these FAQ What is the purpose of the Business Innovation Survey? The Business Innovation Survey aims to deliver an internationally comparable report on innovation activities in … Continue reading FAQ | SA Business Innovation Survey, 2019-2021

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