GEN’s Research Library

The GEN Research Library is a directory that allows researchers, policymakers and ESOs easy access to the most relevant entrepreneurship research knowledge and insight. The resources include the latest research strategies, frameworks, reports, data sets, and more.

 

United States
The Bayh-Dole Act’s Role in Stimulating University-Led Regional Economic Growth

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Universities play a pivotal role in America’s technology economy, serving as a crucial source of research, inventions, patents, start-up technology companies, and regional economic and employment…

Competition Policy for Development : Powering Markets for Inclusive Growth

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This report examines two pivotal dimensions of the competitive process: the dynamics of market competition in developing economies and the role of government interventions in strengthening market…

World Investment Report

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The World Investment Report calls for bold, coordinated action to redirect investment towards sustainable and inclusive development – with a sharp focus on bridging divides in digital economy,…

The future of entrepreneurial ecosystems research: Toward a policy-oriented research agenda

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Entrepreneurial ecosystem (EE) research has contributed to reshaping entrepreneurial policy and practice. Despite significant translational efforts, the gap between theory and actionable policy seems…

Strengthening science, technology and innovation parks in national innovation systems of developing countries

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Science, technology, and innovation (STI) parks are vital elements of strong innovation ecosystems. An innovation ecosystem comprises an evolving network of actors, activities, artifacts,…

Does Africa need entrepreneurial ecosystems thinking?

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Does Africa need Entrepreneurial Ecosystems (EE) thinking? This paper argues that EE thinking is not a priority for Africa. The data is clear that Africa already has too many entrepreneurs. Further…

Ukraine
How can innovative technologies transform vocational education and training

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This policy paper aims to support the development and advancement of Ukraine’s vocational education and training (VET) system by exploring the role of key innovative technologies. The paper presents…

Firm Foundations of Growth: Productivity and Technology in East Asia and Pacific

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"Firm Foundations of Growth: Productivity and Technology in East Asia and Pacific" argues that enhancing competition, bolstering digital infrastructure, and developing relevant skills can reignite…

Insights about Public Procurement: Key Findings from the B-READY Project

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This Brief examines regulatory indicators that promote firm entry, ease of contracting with the government, fairness, transparency, and best value for money in public procurement systems across 50…

Future Jobs: Robots, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Platforms in East Asia and Pacific

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"Future Jobs" presents evidence that new technologies have thus far boosted employment. Increases in productivity and scale have outweighed the labor-displacing effects of automation technologies.…

United Kingdom
Lessons From Singapore for Scotland's Economy

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Hunter’s eponymous Hunter Foundation commissioned an independent study by Oxford Economics that draws on the lessons and successes of Singapore – one of the world’s most prosperous nations – to…

Tunisia
Promoting Innovative Startups : Quasi-Experimental Evidence from Tunisia

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This paper evaluates Tunisia’s “Startup Act,” a policy initiative to foster innovative firms through a “start-up” label and a bundle of incentives, including reduced social security contributions,…

Slovenia
A review of Slovenia’s industrial strategy

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Industrial policies have returned to the forefront of policy discussions as governments strive to support businesses amidst ongoing challenges such as productivity slowdown, climate change, natural…

Native-Immigrant Entrepreneurial Synergies

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This paper examines the performance of startups co-founded by immigrant and native teams. Leveraging unique data linking startups to founders' and employees' employment and education histories, we…

United Kingdom
The Lilac Review

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This final report in the work of The Lilac Review highlights areas where Disabled entrepreneurs urgently need support, where all parts of society can do more to create an equal world, and how we can…

Content Creators, Entrepreneurial Users, and the Impact of Tech Policy

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Public discussion has largely focused on the effects of tech policy on platforms or casual users, while relatively little attention has been paid to entrepreneurial types of users or those who have…

Five facts on non-compete and related clauses in OECD countries

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Restraints clauses that prevent workers from joining (or starting) a competing firm (non-compete clauses); the disclosure of confidential information; or the poaching of former co-workers or clients…

Publication: Shifting Gears: The Private Sector as an Engine of Growth in the Middle East and North Africa

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The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is estimated to have grown at a modest rate of 1.9 percent in 2024 and is expected to grow moderately at 2.6 percent in 2025. This is against a backdrop…

Uzbekistan
Women’s entrepreneurship in Uzbekistan: assessment and recommendations

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Women’s entrepreneurship in Uzbekistan has grown significantly in recent years, with 2.1 million women entrepreneurs operating in 2024 — a sevenfold increase since 2020. While challenges persist,…

Understanding Government Venture Capital

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Government Venture Capital (GovVC) Funds are a widely used policy tool across OECD countries to promote innovation. This paper introduces a taxonomy that distinguishes between different fund designs…