The Observatory for Innovation and Competitiveness is a joint initiative of the Brazilian Agency for Industrial Development (ABDI), the Institute for Applied Economic Research (IPEA), the Institute of Advanced Studies of the University of São Paulo (USP) and the Center for Strategic Mangement Studies (CGEE).
The Observatory aims at strengthening the Brazilian Industrial, Technological and Foreign Trade Policy and fostering the necessary improvements in the economy in order to promote the increase of competitiveness and development.
Its basic functions include the monitoring, promotion, research and proposition of work agendas related to innovation, in comparison with international benchmarks and trajectories.
In doing so, it will contribute to the common understanding of the issues at stake for innovation leverage and competitiveness increase in Brazil, policy formulation and investment decisions.
The Observatory has its headquarters in São Paulo, at the institute of Advanced Studies of the University of São Paulo. Research teams and technical groups are based in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasília. Activities and projects count on the participation of a network of partner institutions and researchers all over the Country. Above all, the Observatory is an open initiative. New partners and projects are expected to be added as the initiative consolidates and evolves.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
