Mauritius emerged as Africa's most innovative economy,
ranking 45th globally with a score of 34.4%, followed by South Africa (61st
globally, 29.8% score), Botswana (86th globally, 23.9% score), Kenya (88th
globally, 22.7% score), and Morocco (67th globally, 28.8% score). Nigeria
ranked 114 globally, with a score of 16.9% and ranked 13th in Africa.
Kenya: Africa's Digital Trailblazer
Kenya is one of the continent's biggest mobile phones and
digital technology adopters, registering 30,300 companies. WIPO notes that the
internet and digital penetration have grown to over 570 million internet users
in Africa over the last 20 years, and with the arrival of SpaceX's Starlink and
Google's Equiano, the numbers are expected to increase further.
The Kenyan government has recognised cryptocurrencies as
legitimate investments, and fintech companies have been particularly successful
in attracting VC funding, making it the fourth most innovative economy in
Africa.
Botswana's Entrance into the List
Botswana is a new entrant on the list, ranking third in
Africa and 86th globally, with a score of 23.9%. The country is ranked in
several categories, including institutions, human capital and research,
knowledge, and technology outputs, reflecting its commitment to promoting
innovation.
Kenya: Africa's Digital Trailblazer
Kenya is one of the continent's biggest mobile phones and
digital technology adopters, registering 30,300 companies. WIPO notes that the
internet and digital penetration have grown to over 570 million internet users
in Africa over the last 20 years, and with the arrival of SpaceX's Starlink and
Google's Equiano, the numbers are expected to increase further.
The Kenyan government has recognised cryptocurrencies as
legitimate investments, and fintech companies have been particularly successful
in attracting VC funding, making it the fourth most innovative economy in
Africa.
Botswana's Entrance into the List
Botswana is a new entrant on the list, ranking third in
Africa and 86th globally, with a score of 23.9%. The country is ranked in
several categories, including institutions, human capital and research,
knowledge, and technology outputs, reflecting its commitment to promoting
innovation.