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Assessment of Innovation Capabilities of Oil and Gas Industry in Sudan


 This study aims to propose, map, and assess innovation capabilities of oil and gas industry in Sudan. The author proposed a theoretical framework (the SSPP framework) composed of four main dimensions; Strategy, Structure, People, and Processes to assess innovation capabilities of oil and gas industry in Sudan. The quantitative methodology was adopted and the primary data had been obtained from 435 usable questionnaires (66.9 % of the total questionnaires) distributed to individuals working in 14 firms representing the three parts of oil and gas industry (regulatory bodies, upstream and downstream companies). Exploratory factor analysis was applied to check goodness of the measures. The multiple regression analysis has been used to test the hypotheses. The SSPP framework explained 42.1 % of the variance in innovation capabilities of oil and gas industry in Sudan; (R square = 0.421). The findings of the study revealed that value-chain governance, organizational knowledge, rewards & recognition, and work procedures have positive influence over innovation capabilities of oil and gas industry in Sudan. Whereas, the strategy formulation and organizational culture haven't such influence. Based on the results of the study, it is recommended that top management of oil and gas sector in Sudan has to make due consideration to strategy formulation and organizational culture aiming to enhance innovation capabilities. Another important recommendation is to establish a national oil and gas innovation system to integrate innovative capabilities of its constituents.