![]() | Comparative Study of the National Innovation Systems of Brics: A significant part of the growth potential of the world economy for the coming decades resides mostly in some large less developed countries. Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) have such potential. More than just that, BRICS are thought as having the capacity to “change the world” by the threats and opportunities they represent from the economic, social and political points of views. |
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![]() | What is innotown? InnoTown is a truly unusual business conference for people who want to open up to the new opportunities that lie beyond the traditionally tried and tested. The aim of InnoTown is to move people's minds, both rationally and emotionally; to inspire and enhance creativity and innovation, to help motivate people to think new thoughts and dare to fail – to succeed. |
![]() | Globelics The Global Network for Economics of Learning, Innovation, and Competence Building Systems (Globelics) is a global network of scholars who apply the concept of 'Learning, Innovation, and Competence Building System' (Lics) as their analytical framework. The network is especially dedicated to the strengthening of Lics in countries in the South. |
![]() | Martin Prosperity Institute The MPI is dedicated to producing research that engages individuals, organizations and governments. We strive to make as much research as possible publicly available. Our research focuses on developing data and new insight about the underlying forces that power economic prosperity. It is oriented around three main themes: economic performance, place, and creativity. |
![]() | InnovationTools is a new Web site designed to help busy executives to be more innovative in their businesses. In today's fast-moving world, the need for fresh ideas and innovative solutions has never been greater. |
![]() | Transforming Public Spaces asks Bangkok citizens to identify buildings, streets and other public spaces they would like to see improved or transformed. |
![]() | Creative Cities is a three year cultural programme between the UK and East Asia. |
![]() | TED is a small nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment, Design. Since then its scope has become ever broader. |
![]() | Cities for People: Towards the Sustainable City Great examples are cities that you may know, such as: Malmo, Portland, and Bogotá. A city for people thinks about how it can improve its environment, strengthen its economy, and enrich its culture. It also considers its impact on people outside the city, and our future children and grandchildren. |