This article explores in depth the role of indigenous and foreign innovation efforts in technological change and catching up in emerging economies. It also looks at the interaction between indigenous and foreign innovation. The article presents original evidence and argues that, despite the...

The purpose of this study is to provide an overview of current practices in the provision of business development services (BDS) to small and microentrepreneurs in developing countries. The document is meant to serve as a resource for Bank staff and other development practitioners who play a...

This paper presents the impact evaluation of CRIAR program, implemented in rural areas in Bolivia. The objective of CRIAR is to increase smallholders' agricultural income and food security through productivity improvements triggered by technological adoption. In this study, we use data from a...

O estudo de caso apresentado a seguir foi realizado junto a uma firma do setor metal-mecânico brasileiro que se utiliza de um processo produtivo mais continuo que todos os outros estudos de caso apresentados pela equipe brasileira dentro da segunda etapa do projeto BID/CEPAL/PNUD/CIID em...

This paper examines the role of contracting institutions on the insertion of developing countries in international production networks and particularly on the prospects of LAC to source goods beyond the region's traditional patterns of specialization. We show that LAC's insertion in global...

This report is intended to encourage and reinforce the efforts of policymakers and industry stakeholders throughout the region to accelerate broadband deployment. The report has two primary aims. The first is to help identify public policy and regulatory issues that need to be addressed in order...

Da a conocer la evolución general de la empresa CONASTIL (Compañía Colombiana de Astilleros Ltda.) , considerando sus etapas de desarrollo y desempeño a través de estadísticas agregadas, incluyendo los aspectos de mercado. Describe las instalaciones, equipos y tipos de actividades que...

This paper is part of the project: "IDB's Science and Technology Programs: An Evaluation of the Technology Development Funds (TDF) and Competitive Research Grants (CRG)." This paper analyzes the role of National Research Funds in promoting scientific production in emerging economies. The...

O objetivo do presente trabalho é, a partir da análise da historia de urna firma brasileira produtora de máquinas ferramentas, buscar evidencias empíricas que permitam responder a duas questões: i) Houve inovação tecnológica na firma? ii) Se houve, como se processou a aprendizagem desta...

The steel industry is a classic symbol of industrialization. It has been taken as such in Latin America and promoted as a "leading sector" carrying with it the flag of national pride and prestige. This paper is based on five detailed case-studies of individual Latin American steel firms, namely:...