USA, Now An Innovation Loser From:
Falls from #1 to #11 Since 2013
STEM Skills the Major Culprit
Suggests a CCC-ish American Science Corp
Every year the report comes out. Every year the USA slips. This is my annual article reporting on the Bloomberg Innovation Index 2021 edition
The USA was 9th last year. Now, the USA has fallen to 11th in the annual ranking of innovation by country. Like last year, the continued slide (we were #1 in 2013) is due mostly to lack of investment in hard science, manufacturing, and technology education. In other words, STEM education.Â
See the Bloomberg Innovation Index report for 2020 here It s a truly rich report and it gives a great picture of which countries are primed, and are doing, great things. Is it a
Mustafa Jabbar for embracing latest technology to develop CMSMEs
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DHAKA, Jan 13, 2021 (BSS) – Posts and Telecommunications Minister Mustafa Jabbar today underscored the need for embracing the latest technology to develop the country’s cottage, micro, small, and medium sized enterprises (CMSMEs).
“To keep pace with the times we have to spread our digital knowledge among all people and technological change must be embraced with sincerity. We should know our own heritage well and spread it among others and for this he called on the youth to play a leading role,” he said while speaking as the chief guest at a webinar on “CMSMEs In Bangladesh: Journey, Challenges and Future Direction” for Mymensingh Division as a part of its REVIVE Project, said a press release.
CMSMEs are soul of economy: Mannan
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DHAKA, Jan 12, 2021 (BSS) – Planning Minister MA Mannan today said cottage, micro, small, and medium sized enterprises (CMSMEs) are the soul of the country’s economy.
“CMSMEs are playing a vital role in the economy of Bangladesh,” he said while speaking as the chief guest at a webinar on “CMSMES In Bangladesh: Journey, Challenges and Future Direction” for Sylhet Division as a part of its REVIVE Project, said a press release.
Chairman of PKSF Dr Kazi Kholiquzzaman was the keynote speaker while Executive Director of Innovation Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE) Center and Associate Professor of the Dhaka University Organization Strategy and Leadership Department MD. Rashedur Rahman moderated the webinar.