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 1  ASSESSMENT OF INNOVATION CAPABILITY IN THE CABLE AND WIRE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY APPROACH 1   A. A. Egbetokun , W. O. Siyanbola , A. A. Adeniyi #  Abstract  This paper assesses the innovation capability of firms in the Cable and Wire Manufacturing Industry in Nigeria, using a purposefully selected case firm. We explored the relationship between the innovative activities of the firm and explanatory variables established in the literature. Data for the study was collected through a structured questionnaire, relevant publications and focused discussions with key individuals. Our results show that the firm’s performance is poor in terms of technological innovation. However, we found strong evidences of organisational and marketing innovation as well as significant benefits derived from the industry association. We therefore conclude, contrary to expectations, that it is very unlikely that the seemingly impressive performance of the firms in Nigeria’s Cable and Wire manufacturing sub-sector can be adduced to technological innovation capability. Further studies are required to confirm this positi on.  Keywords: Innovation capability, Technological innovation; Technological capabilities; sub-sector; Cable and Wire manufacturing industry 1. Introduction Innovation is a critical issue which determines how much benefit can be derived from national Science and Technology efforts. It forms the link between h ardcore scientific and technological activities (including R&D, invention and new product development) and real economic growth.  This inevitable link is inherently domiciled within the industrial sector of any economy and that partly explains why the leading economies of the world today are the ones with the strongest industrial bases. It is therefore important for any nation to establish the strengths and  weaknesses of its industrial sector with a view to designing appropriate policies and structures to initiate and sustain growth. More so, in today’s globalised world, competing for the future is not necessarily based on products and services but on the underlying capabilities that make the products and services possible. This has a two-fold implication. At t he firm level, there is an increased necessity f or 1 The study presented here is part of a larger on-going study to evaluate innovation capability in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector. Data is still being collected for the study.  National Centre for Technology Management, Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Obafemi  Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Tel: +234(0)803-431-2233; Fax: +234(0)36-231-245; E-mail: [email protected] , [email protected] . # Technology Planning and Development Unit, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.  Tel: +234(0)803-4078737; E-mail: [email protected]  

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