Innovation: Where is it happening in Latin America?

Innovation: Where is it happening in Latin America? The Global Innovation Index (GII), a composite indicator that ranks countries/economies in terms of their enabling environment to innovation and their innovation outputs. Globally, Latin America ranked between 39 and 118 (out of 141). For reference, highest ranked Switzerland scored 68.2 and lowest ranked Sudan scored 16.8. Chile ranked Venezuela ranked highest in LatAm lowest in LatAm innovation, scoring innovation, scoring 42.7/100 25.4/100 LatAm Networking via Technology Nicaragua Chile Colombia & Chile scored nearly 3x Information & Communications higher on ICT than Technology Colombia Mexico Nicaragua & Brazil El Salvador Honduras Honduras Regionally, Latin Ameria's 44.8 LatAm Education education REPORT CARD scored Venezuela A+ in terms of public spending, Argentina student assessments, etc Brazil B- Education in Colombia C+ the U.S. soored O3 Dom Rep Argentina leads Brazil v. Paraguay Brazil has put forth 4x in number of researchers in LatAm more effort into Research & Development than Paraguay R&D Green Initiatives Colombia & Costa Rica scored highest on Unfortunately, Belize only scored 8.52/100 ecological sustainability Created by : Hispanically Speaking News The Hispanically Speaking News (HS News) site, found at www.hs news.com, is an imdependent online daily news site and virtual cultural center where we create and publish valuable, timely and culturally sensitive content all peppered with some spicy wit to keep you engaged, informed and connected. Our niche news site is here for you with relevant news about and for Hispanics. Source: The Global Innovation Index 2012 (WIPO and INSEAD)