Innovating Towards Development: Development Stories

These stories offer insights from economic research work on the gender gap in innovation in a short and accessible manner. They shed light on what we know and how we measure the gap. They also offer potential actions to address it.

How Investing in Agricultural Innovation Can Help Us Achieve the SDGs

Investing in agricultural innovation is one key to achieving the SDGs. Find out why policymakers should continue to invest in agricultural R&D and create incentives and mechanisms for private sector participation.

The Role of Complexity in Achieving the SDGs

How can this novel economic indicator help policymakers achieve the SDG goals?

4 Initiatives to Narrow the IP Gender Gap in the Americas

Considering the growing global recognition of the importance of gender and diversity disparities in innovation, several countries have taken steps to address these gaps. A group of delegates from the United States, Mexico, Chile and Colombia convened to highlight the policies and programs adopted within the Americas.

The Rise of Singaporean Startups

Despite fierce competition, Singaporean startups are breaking barriers and driving technological advancements. From groundbreaking solutions to combatting COVID-19 to pioneering smart city infrastructure, Singapore's startup ecosystem is transforming industries and pushing boundaries.

4 Initiatives to Narrow the IP Gender Gap in Africa and the Arab region

As nations around the world become increasingly aware of the importance of gender and diversity gaps in innovation, many have implemented policies to reduce these gaps. A panel of representatives from Egypt, Rwanda, Bahrain and Nigeria presented and discussed policies and programs in the African and Arab regions.

4 Asian-Pacific Initiatives to Narrow the IP Gender Gap

As nations around the world become increasingly aware of the importance of gender and diversity gaps in innovation, many have implemented policies to reduce these gaps. A panel of representatives from the Philippines, Singapore, People’s Republic of China and India present and discuss their respective national policies and programs. Learn more about these initiatives!

The Singaporean Recipe for Development

Singapore’s policymakers have played a significant role in helping the state transition into a high-income economy in less than forty years. Learn about which policies proved to be the most effective!

The Changing Landscape of Mining Innovation

We discuss where innovation happens along the mining value chain and how it changes over time. We analyze the recent innovation trends in the mining sector.

Is the Mining Sector Innovative?

An overview of innovation within the mining sector. Who is innovating? When? How? We will unveil all the innovative content hidden within the mining sector.

How to Create Innovation Gender Indicators – The Chilean Way

Dealing with IP data can be challenging by itself. Adding gender to the mix makes it even more complex. Learn how Chile built its own set of innovation gender indicators.
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