Innovation Economics and Policy Design: Insights

Innovation in agriculture is central to cultivating the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) bioeconomy sector, helping boost the region's resilience and reduce poverty rates.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of innovation, understanding which capabilities are the most complex can reveal the strategic advantages and potential growth pathways for economies worldwide.

By identifying their capabilities, innovation ecosystems can find where to look for new areas to develop and prioritize the most promising ones.

Ecosystems can understand which of their actual capabilities are the most precious and look into ways of nurturing them.

Examining the evolution of the ecosystem’s performance can help identify if the path to development is on the right track.

Each year, the WIPO Chief Economist’s Network convenes to exchange insights, tools, and methodologies with IP offices worldwide. Here are some key highlights from this year’s meeting!

Mapping the world’s knowledge can empower innovation policy makers to make informed decisions.

The game of Scrabble can shed light on why some countries and regions grow faster than others. It also offers valuable lessons for those striving to catch up. Read more to find out how!

Engaging women in science, technology and innovation is crucial for societies to address pressing social and economic issues. Drawing from Austria’s recent ranking in female inventor rates across Europe, the Austrian Patent Office conducted a qualitative study to identify and ramp up pivotal initiatives for empowering women in innovation and patenting. Let’s take a look at these initiatives!

Many view video games as merely a leisure activity. But data from WIPO’s Global Brands Database suggest that the video game makers are increasingly investing in well-being and education. Learn more about this.

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.

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

For many, São Paulo comes first when tapping into the Latin American innovation ecosystem. As a national and regional innovation powerhouse, São Paulo is home to vibrant entrepreneurial activities advancing the frontiers of science and technology. Learn about what makes São Paulo thrive in innovation!

4 Initiatives to Narrow the IP Gender Gap in the Americas

En vista del creciente reconocimiento de la importancia de las desigualdades en materia de género y diversidad en el ámbito de la innovación en todo el mundo, numerosos países han tomado medidas para remediar estas diferencias. Un grupo de delegados de España, Polonia, el Reino Unido, Lituania y Hungría celebró una reunión para poner de relieve las políticas y programas que se han adoptado en Europa al respecto. Aquí podrá encontrar información sobre estas políticas y programas.

Dr. Lisa Cook gave WIPO a virtual presentation on the challenges of measuring gender inequality in intellectual property. Watch her presentation for more details.