The Innovation for Development Report

The relative importance of various drivers of economic growth and prosperity has evolved over time and for a growing number of countries, innovation, in its many dimensions, is emerging as a leading factor. The Innovation for Development Reportprovides a comprehensive look at the role of innovation in enhancing the development process.

AUGUSTO LOPEZ-CLAROS was the Chief Economist and Director of the Global Competitiveness Program at the World Economic Forum in Geneva (2003-2006), where he was the editor of the Global Competitiveness Report, the Forum’s flagship publication. He is the founder of EFD -- Global Consulting Network, an international consultancy specializing in economic, financial and development issues and working with governments and private corporations on a broad range of subjects, including aspects of economic reform in transition economies, competitiveness and productivity, and the role of technology and innovation in the development process. In 2007 he was co-editor of The International Monetary System, the IMF, and the G-20: A Great Transformation in the Making? and also The Humanitarian Response Index: Measuring Commitment to Best Practice, both published by Palgrave. A summary of recent activities and projects can be found at www.augustolopez-claros.net.

Contents

Preface

Executive Summary

Part 1: The Innovation Capacity Index

1.1 The Innovation Capacity Index: Factors, Policies, and Institutions Driving Country Innovation
by Augusto López-Claros and Yasmina N. Mata

1. Innovation: A brief historical overview

2. Factors, policies, and institutions fostering innovation

3. Measuring innovation: Composite indicators

4. The Innovation Capacity Index

5. Innovation Capacity Index rankings 2009–2010

Sweden: Why is its innovation outlook so bright?

Chile: Catching up with the top performers

India: Priority areas for boosting innovation capacity

Russia’s unfulfilled potential

Taiwan: Green silicon island

Part 2: Dimensions of Innovation

2.1 Enabling Innovative Entrepreneurship through Business Incubation
by Mohsen Khalil and Ellen Olafsen

2.2 The US Patent System: Does It Strengthen or Weaken Innovation and Progress?
by Josh Lerner and Adam B. Jaffe

2.3 Innovation Policy as Cargo Cult: Myth and Reality in Knowledge-Led Productivity Growth
by Alan Hughes

2.4 International Mobility of the Highly Skilled: Impact and Policy Approaches
by Ester Basri and Sarah Box

2.5 Grassroots Green Innovations for Inclusive Sustainable Development
by Anil K. Gupta

2.6 Quantifying the Impact of ICTs on Growth in Developing Economies
by Markus Haacker

2.7 Good Governance for Sustained Growth and Development
by Daniel Kaufmann

2.8 Dynamics and Challenges of Innovation in Germany
by Alexander Ebner and Florian Täube

2.9 From Enlightenment to Enablement: Opening Up Choices for Innovation
by Andrew C. Stirling

2.10 How Do Emerging Markets Innovate? Evidence from Brazil and India
by Simon Commander

2.11 Technology and Innovation for Addressing Climate Change: Delivering on the Promise
by Laura Altinger

2.12 Innovation and Social Development in Latin America
by Hernán Rincón

Part 3: Innovation Profiles

Introduction

Innovation profiles

Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Botswana, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, People's Republic of China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Arab Republic of Egypt, El Salvador, Republic of Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Republic of Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Republic of Kuwait, Republic of Latvia, Republic of Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Republic of Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam

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The Innovation for Development Report 2009-2010 Strengthening Innovation for the Prosperity of Nations

Summary

Author Biography

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