Mapping the Frances Baard innovation landscape: final report

The aim of this report is to present the characteristics of the innovation landscape in Frances Baard District Municipality as informed and contextualised by the area's socio-economic indicators; a desktop review of key strategic documents; engagement in conceptual debates around creating innovative subnational regions; and key informant interviews.

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Human Science Research Council SA
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2026-05-22
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https://doi.org/10.14749/32378163
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Rural development and sustainability
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Mapping the Frances Baard innovation landscape: final report

Human Sciences Research Council
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Rural development and sustainability
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Mapping the Frances Baard innovation landscape: final report

Human Sciences Research Council
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Abstract

The aim of this report is to present the characteristics of the innovation landscape in Frances Baard District Municipality as informed and contextualised by the area's socio-economic indicators; a desktop review of key strategic documents; engagement in conceptual debates around creating innovative subnational regions; and key informant interviews.

Human Science Research Council SA
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
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Rural development and sustainability
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