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Prime Minister should be prime innovator
24 Mar 2010 | Kb PDF | Perspectives
Rick Boven discusses the need for an Innovation Council, chaired by the Prime Minister.
Navigating the 21st century
24 Mar 2010 | 362 Kb PDF | Presentations
The presentation examines some important trends of the 21st century and considers global implications along with consequences for New Zealand, and for the way we think about how to be successful.
Measuring New Zealand’s performance
22 Mar 2010 | Media Releases
A media release from the New Zealand Institute on the NZahead project, to be launched 31st March 2010.
Towards an economic strategy for New Zealand
03 Mar 2010 | 84 Kb PDF | Perspectives
Rick Boven argues that bold and well-directed strategies targeting innovation and capital for productive enterprises are required to close the GDP/Capita gap with Australia.
A case of youth neglect?
18 Feb 2010 | 76 Kb PDF | Perspectives
New Zealand’s adequate overall performance on some social measures masks poor outcomes for young people.
Standing on the shoulders of science: Getting more value from the innovation ecosystem
09 Dec 2009 | 1554 Kb PDF | Discussion Papers
This report describes opportunities for New Zealand to realise economic benefits from an improved innovation ecosystem.
Standing on the shoulders of science
09 Dec 2009 | Media Releases
A report released today identifies opportunities for New Zealand to realise economic benefits from an improved innovation ecosystem.
Lifting innovation ecosystem performance
06 Nov 2009 | 75 Kb PDF | Perspectives
Institute Director Dr. Rick Boven highlights priorities for improving commercial and economic outcomes from New Zealand’s science investment.
New Zealand’s innovation ecosystem
06 Nov 2009 | 327 Kb PDF | Presentations
The presentation provides emerging conclusions on how to improve New Zealand’s innovation ecosystem. Your feedback is welcome.
Commercialise science to form global businesses
29 Sep 2009 | 71 Kb PDF | Perspectives
An article on the opportunity for New Zealand from lifting our performance at commercialising science.