Understanding interactive capabilities for skills development in sectoral systems of innovation: a case study of the sugarcane growing and milling sector in KwaZulu-Natal

Key Points

• The research aims to explore capabilities for skills development within sectoral systems of innovation, focusing on the sugarcane industry.
• Case study design examining the sugarcane growing and milling sector in KwaZulu-Natal.
• Conducted under the Labour Market Intelligence Partnership to support skills planning.
• Long-term research project framework utilized for effective data collection.
• Identified key interactive capabilities that facilitate skills development in sectoral systems.
• Demonstrated the role of institutional mechanisms in supporting skills planning initiatives.
• Provided insights for enhancing collaboration between industry and education sectors.