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The future of state-owned enterprises in South Africa: why R&D matters

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This Working Paper draws on a baseline exploratory study conducted by the HSRC's Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators (CeSTII). The study aimed to raise questions for new policy to promote R&D in State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) that could enhance their contribution to economic development, and to identify avenues for future research. The study drew on statistical data from the South African National Survey of Research and Experimental Development, as well as information published in the annual reports (2010/11 and 2014/15), of the ten largest R&D performing SOEs. It also considered published studies and articles on investments and performance of SOEs.

Source: Human Science Research Council SA

DOI: 10.14749/32363016

Author: Human Sciences Research Council

Language: English

Topic: Innovation Policy and R&D

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

Funder: Human Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7162109503

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