Innovation capacity now constitutes an essential lever for the competitiveness and growth of economies. It is not limited solely to investments dedicated to research or the number of patents registered.
KIVIA ANALYSIS
Senegal and Ghana are the champions of innovation in West Africa

Key takeaways
- Innovation capacity now constitutes an essential lever for the competitiveness and growth of economies.
- It is not limited solely to investments dedicated to research or the number of patents registered.
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