UNDP is part of the United Nations. It is full of statistics and figures, and the long chapter two is largely devoted to technology evolution and ownership of intellectual property.
Innovation is one of the most important processes for human development.
It pushes human capability forward and keeps cultures thriving. It is also at the heart of the human quest to expand knowledge. There are good reasons to question this common claim. Experts question current trends Some scientists are appalled by the scramble for patents for commercial gain, believing that it damages research openness about discoveries that should be shared for the common good. Ideas are no longer shared across the boundaries of different research groups.