The Global Innovation Index: A tool for evaluation United Nations Evaluation Group March 11, 2015 Soumitra Dutta Founder and co-editor Cornell University Alexandra Bernard Project Manager Cornell University Rafael Reynoso Lead Researcher Cornell University Soumitra Dutta Founder and co-editor Global Innovation Index

2 2 What is the Global Innovation Index (GII)? 3 How can you use the GII? 4 Why is Innovation important? 1 Why is measuring innovation important ?

3 Why is innovation important? Innovation is a driver of economic growth and well- being Innovation has important social goals – especially with young talent Necessary to achieve sustainable societies for all in the face of complex global challenges 2

4 Why is measuring innovation important? What gets measured gets managed Traditional innovation metrics are incomplete Innovation has innovated – a more holistic analysis of innovation drivers and outcomes needed Innovation is a global phenomenon – need measures for developed and emerging economies 2

5 Global Innovation Index Innovation Input Sub-Index Innovation Output Sub-Index Basic structure What is the Global Innovation Index? 3

6 Innovation Input Sub-Index Innovation Output Sub-Index Basic structure 1.Institutions 4.Market sophistication 2.Human capital and research 3.Infrastructure 5.Business sophistication 6.Knowledge and technology outputs 7.Creative outputs Both Sub- Indexes have equal weight

7 1.Institutions 4.Market sophistication 2.Human capital and research 3.Infrastructure 5.Business sophistication Political environment Regulatory environment Business environment Education Tertiary education Research & development ICTs General infrastructure Ecological sustainability Credit Investment Trade & competition Knowledge workers Innovation linkages Knowledge absorption Input Sub-Index: Sub-pillars

8 6.Knowledge and technology outputs 7.Creative outputs Knowledge creation Knowledge impact Knowledge diffusion Intangible assets Creative goods and services Online creativity Output Sub-Index: Sub-pillars

9 How can you use the GII? 1.National benchmarking – how is innovation defined in your country 2.Improving competitiveness – understanding innovation strengths & weaknesses 3

10 Join Us The GII is a partnership between universities, companies, and UN organizations Please write to us:Please visit our website: Alexandra Bernard Project Manager United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon participates in the launch of the 2013 Global Innovation Index © WIPO, 2013, Photo by Emmanuel Berrod