WIPO published the 14th Global Innovation Index (GII) in September. This
year's edition was dedicated to tracking innovation through
the covid-19 crisis and explores several key indicators –
including trademark-related information – to identify trends
in innovation across 132 countries. One of the objectives of this
is to assist policymakers to promote creativity and
inventiveness.
Africa at a glance
This year's most innovative African countries were
Mauritius (52nd), South Africa (61st), Tunisia (71st) and Morocco
(77th). These top four African countries kept their lead within the
continent. Compared to last year's rankings, Mauritius was
able to hold its position, while the others fell a few places in
the ranking, with South Africa dropping from 60th place, Tunisia
from 65th and Morocco from 75th.
