Despite macro-economic stability in recent years, Mexico still suffers from stagnant productivity growth. Mexico's long-term competitiveness in a global context will require greater public and private action to spur innovation and economic growth in regions throughout the country. This report...

This publication addresses the needs of national and regional governments for greater clarity on how to strengthen the innovation capacity of regions. The first part of the book examines strategies, policies and governance, explaining why regions matter, what makes smart policy mixes, and...