Ms Erika Kraemer-Mbula

Erika is a Research Associate at IERI. Her area of expertise is technological learning and technological capabilities, and Science and Technology Policy. She holds a degree in Economics, a Masters in Science and Technology Policy by SPRU (Science and Policy Research Unit, University of Sussex), and a doctorate in Development Studies at the University of Oxford focused on understanding innovation dynamics and the impact of policy support to the ICT sector in South Africa. During the course of her academic and professional career, Erika has adopted a cross-disciplinary approach to formulate alternative development paths for African countries. She has undertaken a range of advisory and consultancy assignments with international institutions such as UNESCO, UNIDO, OECD and the World Bank, and is an active member of several international research networks. She has co-authored books on 'Industrial Competitiveness in Africa' (ITDG) and 'Innovation and the Development Agenda' (OECD/IDRC).