Sectoral innovation systems in developing countries: The case of ICT in India

Handbook of Innovation Systems and Developing Countries: Building Domestic Capabilities in a Global Setting

Volumn , Issue , 2009, Pages 183-213

  Joseph, K J ^a  

^a CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES   (India)

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