Why Should People in Developing Countries Care about Creativity and Innovation?

Creativity and innovation are cornerstones of every successful economy. In an environment where fresh ideas and inspiration are scarce, nations languish. If individuals are encouraged to invent, to develop, and to embrace new technologies, new research methods, and new artistic outlets, both individuals and nations flourish.

The citizens of developing countries are entitled to share in the personal enrichment derived from creativity and innovation that has long been enjoyed by their neighbors in industrialized countries, and to reap the economic rewards of their endeavors.

Sustainable economic growth is within reach for many of the world's peoples.