This set of three case studies explores the intersection of openness, digital governance, andhigh quality information in Estonia,1 Finland, and Norway...

There is a growing consensus that what you export matters for growth (see for instance, Haussman and al. 2007 and Krishna and Maloney (2011)). This paper examines whether and to...

The objective of this report is to examine the potential of locational data for the 'science of delivery' in the field of development. The...

This paper describes and analyzes a series of complementary policy initiatives in India to adapt and commercialize existing global biotechnologies to...

This book is the result of a joint forum on 'innovation for development' held by the World Bank and the China-based Asia-Pacific Finance and...

Between 2006 and 2010 the World Bank sought to unmask the role of science, technology, and innovation in Ugandan industry. This report presents...

Key factors driving self-sustained, long-term economic growth are innovation and technology absorption; these factors are generated from within the...

The last decade has witnessed two interesting features in international trade. First, high-tech products have become the fastest growing segment...

Despite rapid economic growth, gender disparities in women's economic participation have remained deep and persistent in India. What explains these...

This paper explores fundamental issues affecting technology commercialization of publicly funded research and development (R&D) in the Russian...