-- Introduction -- The innovation imperative for developing East Asia -- The state of innovation in developing East Asia … -- Heterogeneity of innovation capabilities within countries, sectors, and firms -- Why diffusion matters -- What inhibits innovation …? -- Spurring innovation in developing East Asia: Directions for policy -- Final remarks -- Notes -- References -- 1 The State of …

development. This paper surveys the diverse approaches to innovation adopted by East Asian economies, the problems faced and … fast growth in domestic innovation efforts in Korea, Taiwan (China), Singapore and China, drawing on information about R … economies are quickly rising, indicating the emergence of national and regional knowledge stocks as a foundation for innovation …

locating their innovative activities in Singapore, suggesting that the relationship between innovation and efficiency is … sector than to the KIBS sector. Another interesting difference is that while competition in high-tech innovation tends to be … traditionally emphasized the development of technological innovation capabilities in the manufacturing sector. In light of the …

This book is the result of a joint forum on 'innovation for development' held by the World Bank and the China … between innovation, competitiveness, and economic growth; the role of innovation in financial sector development; and specific … government policies for innovation in China. Development is one of the major themes of today's world. In the context of global …

development. The authors examine the exceptionally fast growth in domestic innovation efforts in Korea, Taiwan (China), Singapore … Investment Climate Surveys to investigate sources of technological innovation in the other middle- and low-income East Asian … national and regional knowledge stocks as a foundation for innovation. …