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South Africa
New policy brief calls for action for sustainable transport in...
News
6 September 2025A new policy brief from TIAH (the Transformative Innovation Africa Hub) addresses the increasing demand for mobility and the rising emissions from fossil-fuelled vehicles in Africa. Although African cities are among the fastest-growing in the world, their transport systems remain...
4 April 2025
Book Launch: Transformative Innovation for Sustainable Human Settlements: A South...
The book ‘Transformative Innovation for Sustainable Human Settlements: A South African Context’ is edited by AE Okem, SL Myeni and T Mosiea and published by Routledge. It uses the analytical lens of transformative innovation policy to examine the complexities of...
Connecting innovation to human capabilities
Thinking & Analysis
28 January 2025For a long time, it has been widely believed that innovation is closely tied to economic development and as a result, to human development. However, concepts such as responsible and inclusive innovation have highlighted the need to be more conscious...
12 December 2024
Exploring the Intersection of Human Capabilities and Innovation Policy: Highlights...
The online conference “Integrating Human Capabilities with Innovation Policy and Practice: Theoretical Implications and Reflections from South Africa” took place on Thursday December 12th, 2024. The event featured two distinguished speakers: Alejandra (Sandra) Boni from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)...
Exploring the Intersection of Human Capabilities and Innovation Policy: Highlights...
News
12 December 2024The online conference “Integrating Human Capabilities with Innovation Policy and Practice: Theoretical Implications and Reflections from South Africa” took place on Thursday December 12th, 2024. The event featured two distinguished speakers: Alejandra Boni from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and...
Sussex partners build on TIP collaboration to strengthen regional and...
News
19 November 2024In September 2024, a delegation from the University of Sussex , led by Pro-Vice Chancellor for Global and Civic Engagement, Professor Robin Banerjee, visited South Africa to reinforce its commitment to global engagement, transformative impact and sustainable development. This visit...
Innovation must drive inclusive growth by Dr Tshepang Mosiea
Thinking & Analysis
8 November 2024Inclusive growth and job creation are not only aspirations, they are imperatives for South Africa. In our pursuit of inclusive development, government’s strategic priorities must centre on poverty reduction, addressing the high cost of living and creating a capable, ethical,...
New publication: Investing in social learning processes to support science-engaged...
News
24 October 2024This publication from late last month by Mzukisi Kuse, Shanna Nienaber, Mahlodi Tau and Dan’sile Cindi draws on key TIP concepts and references The Living Catchments Project, highlighting, amongst other things, the crucial importance of investing in social learning in...