Advancing sustainable development in Africa
<p>The report provides a detailed analysis of the design and implementation of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) roadmaps aimed at advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Sub-Saharan
Innovation
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Forging New Pathways: The next evolution of innovation in Financial Services
<p>Emerging technologies such as AI, 5G, DLT, and quantum are increasingly being used by financial services firms and are forming clusters that are driving innovation throughout the sector. These advances
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Global Innovation Index 2020: who will finance innovation?
The Global Innovation Index 2020 provides detailed metrics about the innovation performance of 131 countries and economies around the world. Its 80 indicators explore a broad vision of innovation, including
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Harnessing innovation and emerging technologies to address the impact of COVID-19 in Africa
The White Paper reflects on innovations being developed on the continent to support effective communication both by governments and the private sector. Public sensitisation has been primarily driven by
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Incentivizing Responsible and Secure Innovation: A framework for entrepreneurs and investors
<p>Technology brings many positive innovations and opportunities but unless it is developed with security in mind, it presents more risks and potential disruption than solutions. This report provides a
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A Roadmap for Cross Border Data Flows: Future-Proofing Readiness and Cooperation in the New Data Economy
<p>The World Economic Forum partnered with the Bahrain Economic Development Board and a Steering Committee-led project community of organizations from around the world to co-design the Roadmap for Cross-Border
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Modelling the economy-wide impact of technological innovation and mapping agricultural potential: the case of Burkina Faso
In this study, develop an economy wide model for Burkina Faso to assess the most promising opportunities for technological innovations to enhance maize production and productivity and their economywide
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Clean energy transitions: Accelerating innovation beyond 2020- Focus on India
In recent years, governments have increasingly focused on innovation as a means to accelerate clean energy transitions and meet climate targets under the Paris Agreement. Despite efforts, illustrated by
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India Innovation Index 2019
NITI Aayog with Institute for Competitiveness as the knowledge partner released the India Innovation Index (III) 2019. Karnataka is the most innovative major state in India. Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Telangana,
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Gates Foundation, Tata Trusts to set up Rs 100-crore agritech incubator at IIT-Kanpur
Uttar Pradesh will benefit the most from this initiative as it will focus in the three most backward districts of Bahriach, Shravasti and Balrampur. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Tata Trusts have
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Energy technology innovation partnerships
In recent years, there has been an increasing focus on energy technology innovation as a means to reach energy policy goals and meet ambitious climate targets. International collaboration in research,