Cancer research, quantum internet and smart home technologies are among the major developments of our time. But which countries are world leaders in research and development, patent activity, high-tech density and everything that comes with fostering innovation? A recent Bloomberg ranking shows the most innovative countries by index value. Germany ranked highest in 2020,
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International Property Rights Index 2019
The International Property Rights Index (IPRI) is the flagship publication of Property Rights Alliance. The IPRI scores the underlining institutions of a strong property rights regime: the legal and political environment, physical property rights, and intellectual property rights. It is the world’s only index entirely dedicated to the measurement of intellectual
Development Effectiveness – Concepts, players and tools
In the context of the limited availability of development aid, there is an increased demand for effective results. This means that both developing and richer countries must commit to spending and using aid more effectively. Public funding is not enough to cover all needs, but it can leverage initiatives from
Montenegro takes over the Central European Initiative CEI presidency
The Heads of Government of the CEI Member States or their representatives as well as high-level representatives of international and regional organizations and institutions gathered in Rome on 19 December for the concluding event of the Italian CEI Presidency, the CEI Summit. PV @DuskoMarkovicCG danas u Rimu, na poziv PV 🇮🇹@GiuseppeConteIT na
South Eastern Europe Economy in Focus
When leaders of the EU’s current 28 members gathered last month to discuss membership applications from Albania and North Macedonia, there was optimism that the accession process would be given a green light. But a small group of countries, led by France, objected to starting detailed talks with the Western
Unlocking the resource potential of undiscovered mineral deposits
Raw materials like nickel are crucial for the production of batteries that are a key technology for low-emission mobility and the circular economy. With the demand for batteries expected to grow exponentially in the next few years, the creation of a competitive and sustainable battery manufacturing industry will be more