December 2, 2025Open Access

Ways of sharing information for innovation-driven local economic development: emerging lessons from Karoo districts

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Economic activities improved by strategic sharing of information among municipalities, enhancing innovation support.
A thorough evaluation highlighted that resource-poor municipalities face unique challenges in targeting investments.
Observational analysis stemming from HSRC work in Karoo districts provides insights into effective communication strategies.
Findings suggest potential pathways for innovative economic development in areas traditionally underserved by resources.

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Analysis reveals innovation sharing improves economic activities in municipalities, suggesting new investment pathways.

Abstract

Many municipalities want to invest in innovative economic activities but lack guidance on how to target such investments. This information gap affects municipalities unevenly, with resource-poor areas facing greater barriers. Based on HSRC work in the Karoo, Peter Jacobs and Mandy Booys discuss how information about innovation could be shared with municipal stakeholders.

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Human Sciences Research Council (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/694027632d562116f28ffe00 https://doi.org/10.14749/30764879

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Analysis reveals innovation sharing improves economic activities in municipalities, suggesting new investment pathways.

Ways of sharing information for innovation-driven local economic development: emerging lessons from Karoo districts

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Ways of sharing information for innovation-driven local economic development: emerging lessons from Karoo districts

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