Top Performers Amid Pandemic Impact

Global Innovation Index 2021 Unveils Top Performers Amid Pandemic Impact

The GII 2021 evaluates the innovation capabilities of 132 economies using 81 distinct indicators

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This year's edition sheds light on how the COVID-19 pandemic influenced global innovation trends

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Switzerland, Sweden, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Korea lead the GII 2021 rankings

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GII results offer policymakers and businesses valuable insights into an economy's innovative capacity and output

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Despite the pandemic's challenges, governments and enterprises worldwide increased investments in innovation

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Key innovation trends like scientific output, R&D expenditures, intellectual property filings, and venture capital deals showed growth in 2021

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GII 2021 introduces a new tool, the Global Innovation Tracker, capturing stages from investments to socioeconomic impact

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GII, since 2007, has become crucial for economic policymaking, guiding governments to design responses for improved performance

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