Innovation key to creating more competitive, productive Australian economy
Sydney -- Australia, 19 January 2012: Australia needs to strengthen industry support and engagement with its leading innovation programs to increase competitiveness and productivity, two reports, commissioned by GE, have found.
* Девять из десяти топ-менеджеров сообщают о негативном влиянии экономического кризиса на возможность внедрения инноваций
* Инновации считаются основным двигателем экономического роста, создания рабочих мест и улучшения качества жизни
* Приверженные инновациям рынки добиваются лучших экономических результатов
UK seen as lagging behind other nations, according a global report by GE, with 1 in 2 UK businesses claiming it is a poor environment for innovation
Ø This despite 93% believing innovation is the main lever for a more competitive UK economy, as well as the best way to create jobs (85%)
Ø Almost three quarters (71%) feel that increased innovation will translate into improved life conditions for UK citizens
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; January 17, 2012: The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) has announced that GE (NYSE: GE) will be a Strategic Sponsor of the sixth Global Competitiveness Forum (GCF) to be held from January 21 to 24 in Riyadh, under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud.
