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4. MIMI Results for Hessequa Local Municipality
4.1 Construct A: Enablers of innovation
This section presents results for Construct A of MIMI: Municipal Enablers for Innovation. Table 2 displays the scores for Construct A for Hessequa Local Municipality in comparison to the national average. As indicated, the average score for Hessequa Local Municipality in Construct A was 3, which was higher by 1 point compared to the national average in this construct. Furthermore, the municipality scored 2 in financial, physical and human resources for innovation.
Table 128. Construct A: Enablers of Innovationn
4.2 Construct b: Management support for innovation
This section presents results for Construct B of MIMI: Management Support for Innovation. Table 3 displays the scores for Construct B for Hessequa Local Municipality in comparison to the national average. The average score for Hessequa Local Municipality was 3. The municipality scored 3 in openness to new ideas, understanding of innovation processes, support for testing innovations, and communication by management for innovation.
Table 129. Construct b: Management Support for Innovation
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