Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Korea have repeatedly been noted for their growing influence in the global economy and research landscape, and are often referred to as “emerging.” What would move them from emerging to established?
In its latest report “Building Bricks: Exploring the Global Research Impact of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Korea,” Thomson Reuters explores that question.
The news agency has reviewed data on R&D spending, human capital, research publications, and patent filings — key indicators of the sustained, diversified research innovation base enjoyed by many of the G7 knowledge economies.
“The data not only confirm and quantify the rising status of countries beyond the G7 axis as a group, but also spotlight the individual complexities that offer a richer tapestry behind the ’emerging’ label,” Thomson Reuters notes.
Key findings from the report include:
- China’s and South Korea’s R&D investments soar
- China, South Korea contribute to global patent surge
- Emerging nations increase scientific research
- Russia excels in physical sciences
- India leads in pharmaceutical innovation; Brazil in petroleum and agriculture chemicals
To access the full report, please click here.
