Egypt ranked 108 of 142 countries in the Global Innovation Index 2013, dropping 5 places compared to last year.
Over the course of the last six years, the GII has established itself as a leading reference on innovation for researchers and for public and private decision makers. It has evolved into a valuable benchmarking tool to facilitate public-private dialogue. The GII recognizes the key role of innovation as a driver of economic growth and prosperity, and adopts an inclusive, horizontal vision of innovation applicable to both developed and emerging economies.

For a summary on Egypt's ranking, analysis and evaluation, visit:
http://www.egypt-business.com/News/details/1328-Egypt-4th-least-innovative-country-in-region/7576
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