This is about Innovation.

The Global Competitiveness Index (12th pillar: innovation) in detail (2015-2016):

1. Capacity for innovation ……………………………………. 2.9 ……….137
2. Quality of scientific research institutions …………….. 2.4 ……….133
3. Company spending on R&D …………………………….. 2.7 ……….114
4. University-industry collaboration in R&D …………….. 2.2 ……….137
5. Gov’t procurement of advanced tech products …… 2.8 ……….118
6. Availability of scientists and engineers ……………….. 3.2 ……….122
7. PCT patents, applications/million pop.* ……………… 0.0 ……….119

Reference

http://www3.weforum.org/docs/gcr/2015-2016/Global_Competitiveness_Report_2015-2016.pdf