The
Global Innovation Index 2019 (GII 2019),
collated by Cornell University, INSEAD, and the World Intellectual
Property Organization (WIPO), has ranked the Netherlands amongst the
global leaders in innovation. The report mentions that even in economic
slower times, innovation still thrives. “In developed and developing
economies alike, formal innovation—as measured by research and
development (R&D) and patents—and less formal modes of innovation
are thriving.” According to the GII 2019, Switzerland, Sweden, United
States, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom complete the top five of
most innovative nations in the world.
Top scores in innovation output en knowledge absorption:
The Netherlands scores particularly well on sub-rankings on
innovation output (2) and knowledge absorption (2). The country remains
in top position for IP payments and scores consistently strong on
regulatory quality, online participat\
ion, intensity of local
competition, collaboration between universities and industries, cluster
development and inflows of foreign direct investment. The report
specially mentions that it sees great improvements in government
expenditures on R&D financed by business, and an increase in women
that are employed having advanced degrees.
Online creativity and knowledge diffusion push Dutch innovative outputs:
The report mentions specifically that innovation outputs are high,
because the Netherlands is strong on Knowledge diffusion (2nd) and
Online Creativity (2nd), in particular in indicators such as IP
receipts, FDI net outflows, ICTs and business model creation, and ICTs
and organizational model creation. The GII 2019 also sees improvements
in the quality of scientific publications (8th) and in cultural and
creative services exports (10th).
Read more: The Netherlands Ranks Among Top 5 countries in The Global Innovation Index
