Switzerland is the most innovative country in the world

It’s the 12th year in a row that Switzerland has topped WIPO’s Global Innovation Index, which is based on dozens of indicators in over 130 countries. The report examines areas such as patents, advanced technology and the complexity of production and exports.

According to the Keystone-SDA news agency, a WIPO official said the combination of strong research, the ability to finance innovation and the rapid application of private sector technology in economic markets were factors of the Swiss success.