As a co-author, the main point to stress is the large innovation divide between low- and high-income countries. Within Africa there are very large disparities – countries across the continent are very different – but there are some similarities. For example, there are still many challenges on the innovation input side, so that means institutions and infrastructure. However, a lot of efforts have been made in terms of R&D and research; there are increasing levels of R&D investments in many countr...
The 2015 Global Innovation Index (GII) shows new ways for policymakers to boost innovation and spur growth, building on local strengths while developing sound national innovation environments. The report, now in its 8th edition, is co-published by Cornell University, INSEAD and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Each year the GII surveys 141 economies around the world, using 79 indicators to gauge both innovative capabilities and measurable results. This year’s report inc...