Talent Network for Innovation
Strengthening the Business Sector and
Entrepreneurship in Developing Countries:
The Potential of Diasporas
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Selected Countries Latin America
GDP
(US$ MM)
Country
Brazil
Mexico
Argentina
Venezuela
Chile
Colombia
Peru
Ecuador
Uruguay
Bolivia
Paraguay
1990
465,0
262,7
141,3
48,4
31,6
46,9
29,0
10,5
9,3
4,9
5,3
2000
601,6
580,8
284,2
117,2
75,2
83,8
53,3
15,9
20,1
8,4
7,1
GDP Per capita
(US$)
2006
966,8
811,3
219,7
164,4
140,4
129,4
89,3
41,3
18,6
10,4
8,6
1990
3172,1
3156,6
4344,8
2481,7
2409,1
1341,4
1332,0
1023,5
3005,4
747,3
1247,9
2000
3512,1
5928,5
7921,4
4845,0
4944,4
1979,7
2055,7
1260,0
6046,0
998,1
1336,8
2006
5176,6
7593,5
5745,1
6098,5
8569,6
2763,3
3150,6
3081,4
5809,6
1075,6
1459,7
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Source: WEF 2006
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Chile: Factors of Competitiveness
AREAS
Institutions
Infrastructure
Macroeconomic context
Health and primary education
Secondary education and training
Market efficiency
Technology penetration
Business sophistication
Innovation
RANKING
25
35
7
57
40
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35
30
39
Source: WEF 2006
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What is ChileGlobal?
• An active international network of Chilean
business owners and high level executives
· and those with an affinity for Chile · who
are interested in contributing and sharing
the success of the Chilean economy.
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Objectives
• To create and promote a mechanism of
technology transfer and knowledge
exchange, in order to increase network
opportunities, access international advice
and knowledge for the benefit of Chile.
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Where is it?
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What is Fundación Chile?
• Fundación Chile is a privately owned, non-profit
institution, created in 1976 by the Government of
Chile and ITT Corporation of the United States.
Recently incorporating BHP-Billiton as one of its
founding partners.
• Its mission is to increase the competitiveness of
human resources and of the productive services
sector by promoting and developing high impact
innovations, technology transfer and administration
for the country.
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Why Fundación Chile & ChileGlobal?
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The Network Today
• Currently, ChileGlobal harnesses the expertise of
more than 60 members mainly in the United States
and Canada, as well as Europe and Latin America.
• Members:
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Are influential with an active role in their industries
Have a strong affinity with Chile
Are residents abroad
Are motivated and able to participate
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Sectoral Insertion of Members
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How does ChileGlobal contribute?
• ChileGlobal members contribute with expertise,
knowledge and time by supporting businesses,
leveraging contacts and expertise, and promoting
entrepreneurship.
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How does ChileGlobal contribute?
• Supporting businesses
• Leveraging contacts and expertise
• Promoting entrepreneurship
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Goals and Focus Areas
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Our Activities
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Developing
Highly
Human Capital
• Mentoring Program
GOAL: To increase the exposure of Chilean
businesses and entrepreneurs to international
business ideas and knowledge, and help those
with the potential to grow to make the most of
appropriate domestic and international
opportunities.
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Developing
Highly
Human Capital
• Internship Program
GOAL: To support and foster technological
development and innovation that will
strengthen and/or create new abilites in Chile’s
human resoruces, by promoting strong
university-company ties, through innovation
management training and adoption of specific
technologies.
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Supporting
Development
Public Policies on Innovation
• Members provide key information and
strategic advice to government agencies
focused on innovation
• This may include:
– International business trends
– Market analysis
– Innovation project evaluation
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Lessons for Network Development
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Value Generation
• Firstly, must generate value for all
stakeholders
• Value must be:
– Tangible
– Quantifiable
– Pervasive
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The Network Model
• Member-centric
– Ownership
– Peer validation process
– Member driven activities
• The operational model must be flexible and adapt
to different interests within the network and in the
country
• Appropriate evaluation metrics
• Scale up in stages
– Try-evaluate-redesign-try again-move to next stage…
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Institutional Insertion
• One champion institution
• Prestigious and reliable public-private organization
with previous established strong networks
• High level private and public sector connections
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Key Success Factors
• Restricted membership (quality vs. quantity)
• Permanent contact between network team and
members
• Institutional Insertion
– One champion institution
– Prestigious and reliable public-private organization with previous
established strong networks
– High level private and public sector connections
• Must be in line with current government priorities
and address key issues in the development agenda
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Thank you
www.chileglobal.org
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