Technology, Adaptation, and Exports: How Some Developing Countries Got It Right

Focusing on the interplay between institutions and innovation, this book explores how governments in developing countries have successfully fostered technological adaptation through public-private partnerships. By analyzing 10 case studies, it highlights the strategies that enabled the development of world-class exporters in high-growth, non-traditional industries, emphasizing the importance of supportive policies and environments for innovation beyond traditional econometric factors.