Tag Archives: 2013 Global Innovation Index

What do you need to innovate? Freedom! Yes, freedom.

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Eugene Ivanov

We love talking about nurturing a culture of innovation; yet, our list of practical measures to promote entrepreneurial spirit is depressingly short. For this reason, I’ve set out to create a list of specific corporate policies that organizations may try in … Continue reading →

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Is Religion an Obstacle to Innovation?

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Eugene Ivanov

In a recent piece, The Economist touched upon an interesting topic: the link between religion and innovation. The piece refers to a study, “Forbidden Fruits: The Political Economy of Science, Religion, and Growth,” published by America’s National Bureau of Economic Research, … Continue reading →

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Innovativeness=Competitiveness

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Eugene Ivanov

The Global Competitiveness Report 2014-15 is out. It’s described as an assessment of the “competitiveness of 144 economies based on 12 “pillars” which include institutions, infrastructure, health and education, labor market efficiency, technological readiness, innovation and business sophistication.” Here is … Continue reading →

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Want to be more innovative? Live in a free country!

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Eugene Ivanov

Last year, a consortium composed of Cornell University, European Institute of Business Administration and World Intellectual Property Organization unveiled the annual 2013 Global Innovation Index. It ranked the innovation capabilities of 142 countries by using 84 indicators, which included, among others, the quality of … Continue reading →

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