Analyzes the success of Embraer, the Brazilian aircraft manufacturers, as an example of how innovation systems have been used in developing countries for development.
"This paper is part of the series of case studies on transfer of technology for successful integration into the global economy carried out by the Investment Policy and Capacity-building Branch, DITE, under the UNCTAD/UNDP Global Programme on Globalization, Liberalization and Sustainable Human Development". Includes bibliographical references (p. 57-58). Available also at UNCTAD Digital Library (viewed 31 Jan. 2006).