January 16, 2026
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Rafik Hariri Professor of the Practice of International Political Economy
Abstract
This technical report outlines the methodology behind the 2026 Innovation Capabilities Outlook, detailing data sources, clustering procedures, and economic complexity metrics used to evaluate scientific, technological, entrepreneurial, and industrial capabilities across countries. It explains how indicators such as relatedness, complexity, and diversification potential are computed to assess global innovation ecosystems.
Citation
Chacua, Christian, Shreyas Gadgin Matha* Matte Hartog, Ricardo Hausmann, Federico Moscatelli, Julio Raffo, Muhammed A. Yildirim. "Innovation Capabilities Outlook 2026: Technical Notes." January 16, 2026.