Conference paper

INNOVATION IN LATIN AMERICA: THE CASE OF MEXICO

Samantha Rullán Rosanis ; Cornell University, Visiting Scholar at the Latin American Studies Program, USA Universidad Veracruzana, Institute of Economics and Social Studies, Mexico
Lourdes Casanova ; Senior lecturer and Academic Director of the Emerging Markets Institute, Cornell University, USA

Abstract

Governments and business leaders are increasingly aware of the role that innovation plays in economic growth, development and competitiveness. There are imperative challenges for Latin American countries, among them, poverty, social inclusion, sustainable development, climate change, natural disasters, productivity, improve the quality of education and health. Innovations are essential to drive economic growth and prosperity in the region. According to the Global Innovation Index (2014), Mexico is ranked 66th. Most of the research on innovation performance is mostly focused on technological innovation. Therefore, the main variables used, such as patents and number of scientific publications, do not always reflect the other types of innovations (i.e. business model, organizational, etc.) that are developing in emerging markets. The aim of this paper is to analyze the Mexican innovation system using a broad concept with a focus on other types of innovation including cultural aspects to identify the main characteristics that distinguish and determine how innovation in Mexico is formed.

Keywords

innovation; Mexico; innovation policy

Hrčak ID:

161607

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/161607

Publication date:

1.10.2015.

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