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May 24, 2026Open Access

Gearing for R&D and innovation in South Africa state-owned enterprises: findings from case studies of SANEDI, ATNS and SAFCOL

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Case studies evaluate R&D and innovation preparedness of South African state-owned enterprises, suggesting areas for improvement.

Key Points

  • The study aims to evaluate the preparedness of South African state-owned enterprises for R&D and innovation to enhance their productivity.
  • Case studies of three state-owned enterprises: ATNS, SANEDI, and SAFCOL.
  • Assessment based on five dimensions of innovation readiness.
  • Evaluation of performance across institutional governance, human capital, and technological capabilities.
  • ATNS excelled in institutional governance, rated good in human capital and networks.
  • SANEDI and SAFCOL excelled in networks but showed strengths in technological capabilities and governance.
  • All SOEs had common issues in research infrastructure, indicating a need for better gearing towards innovation.

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Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a12964948a0ea1665672f03https://doi.org/10.14749/32363178
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