From Policy To Innovation : Assessing The Role of Business Environments in Africa (2013-2014)

  Legal and regulatory environments are not just   abstract systems. They directly shape innovation, economic growth, and opportunities for entrepreneurs. This project seeks   to make a    comparative analysis of how legal and business environments influence innovation, with a focus on identifying patterns and outliers that can inform policy and   economic strategy. At its heart, it   answers the question: Do countries with better   legal and business environments also perform   better in innovation?

  In pursuit of this objective, the analysis drew on the following indicators:

1.    Ease of Doing Business Score – reflects regulatory/business environment
2.    Legal Rights Index Score – reflects strength of legal frameworks
3.    Global Innovation Index Score – reflects innovation performance