GENDER AND INNOVATION: IMPLICATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

This paper explores the intersection of gender and innovation, with the importance of integrating a gender-responsive approach within innovation systems to promote inclusive and sustainable development.This study employs a qualitative narrative literature review using sources from Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science and international organisations.This paper argues that integrating gender-responsive innovation policies and fostering inclusive research methodologies can help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) better especially in developing countries.This paper provides a road map for future research agendas by providing recommendations for scholars, policymakers and practitioners who seek to bridge the nexus between gender, innovation and sustainability.