The Innovation for Development Report 2010–2011: Innovation as a Driver of Productivity and Economic Growth - Softcover

López-Claros, A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0230239676 ISBN 13: 9780230239678

Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan, 2010

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This report provides a comprehensive look at the role of innovation in promoting economic and social development. It examines the impact of innovation on the economic growth of developing countries and the future role of technological innovation in international efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change, amongst many other issues.

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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. He was co-editor of The International Monetary System, the IMF, and the G-20: A Great Transformation in the Making? (Palgrave Macmillan, 2007) and also The Humanitarian Response Index: Measuring Commitment to Best Practice (Palgrave Macmillan). A summary of recent activities and projects can be found at www.augustolopez-claros.net.

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• Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0230239676
• ISBN 13: 9780230239678
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 350
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