Innovation drives long-term economic growth. It has a crucial role to play as global economies recover from the current … financial crisis. This book examines the role of innovation in developing countries, with a focus on Africa. It investigates … innovation systems and their application; the key role of knowledge in innovation for development; and the importance of …

Eco-innovation is more important than ever on the public policy agenda. It is a major driver for green growth and … pragmatic approach to policies that support the development and diffusion of eco-innovation. Building on the OECD Innovation … Strategy, it argues that eco-innovation is not merely about technological developments: non-technical innovations matter as …

inventions". Some hold that protection is essential to encourage innovation and development of new products. Others argue that …

How is innovation transforming tourism business models? By tackling the subject of innovation, this report touches upon … dynamics and characteristics of innovation in tourism, and gives examples of how business models are evolving as a result. It … discussion of the conceptual issues regarding innovation in tourism, it illustrates national and industry practices enhancing …

innovation to meet global food security and climate change challenges. The conference considered developments in institutional … frameworks, public and private roles and partnerships, regulatory frameworks conducive to innovation, the adoption of innovations …