Three groups of countries with different types of potential
The Inclusive Innovation Atlas defines three clusters of countries, each with different framework conditions for the development of inclusive innovation. Each country's unique combination of challenges and opportunities derives from their specific historical development and domestic structures.
The first cluster of countries includes countries like Bangladesh, Laos and Myanmar, each of which feature weak institutions. As a result of their weak institutional frameworks, these countries struggle with creatively counteracting challenging environmental, social or societal conditions.
The second cluster includes countries such as India, Indonesia and the Philippines. These countries also face several challenges which nonetheless drive the search for innovative ideas. Yet these countries are equipped with more stable institutions, more flexible societies – and therefore a greater capacity to effectively address challenges.
In India, for example, the strong need for new ideas dovetails with existing social and structural conditions.