Innovation is a strategic objective for achieving inclusive economic growth; therefore, strengthening local research, development, and innovation capacities is necessary and challenging for Paraguay. Thus, the study aims to identify the main post-pandemic challenges for innovation and productive development for Paraguay in 2020-2022. The methodology applied is qualitative-quantitative, through a review of the literature in this field and the use of databases of national and international organizations. The results show a low innovative capacity and, therefore, a low productive development. In conclusion, this leads to the question of the direction that should be taken or the foundations on which to prioritize Paraguay's productive transformation towards a post- pandemic era, in which it is crucial to have local strategic capacities.

Innovation is a strategic objective for achieving inclusive economic growth; therefore, strengthening local research, development, and innovation capacities is necessary and challenging for Paraguay. Thus, the study aims to identify the main post-pandemic challenges for innovation and productive development for Paraguay in 2020-2022. The methodology applied is qualitative-quantitative, through a review of the literature in this field and the use of databases of national and international organizations. The results show a low innovative capacity and, therefore, a low productive development. In conclusion, this leads to the question of the direction that should be taken or the foundations on which to prioritize Paraguay's productive transformation towards a post- pandemic era, in which it is crucial to have local strategic capacities.

Fortalecer las capacidades locales de investigación, desarrollo e innovación es una necesidad y un desafío para el Paraguay. Para dar respuestas a los desafíos en la fase de recuperación económica postpandemia en el Paraguay, fue actualizado el Plan Nacional de Desarrollo 2030, en el cual se han realizado ajustes en línea con los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible, para de esta forma implementar estrategias de desarrollo con una visión del país con base en la economía del conocimiento. En este sentido, la innovación como objetivo estratégico para el logro del crecimiento económico inclusivo en el Paraguay, constituye un factor transversal que contribuye a la aplicación de los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible (ODS). Por lo tanto, el objetivo de la investigación es el de identificar los principales desafíos postpandemia para la innovación y el desarrollo productivo para ...

Innovation is a strategic objective for achieving inclusive economic growth; therefore, strengthening local research, development, and innovation capacities is necessary and challenging for Paraguay. Thus, the study aims to identify the main post-pandemic challenges for innovation and productive development for Paraguay in 2020-2022. The methodology applied is qualitative-quantitative, through a review of the literature in this field and the use of databases of national and international organizations. The results show a low innovative capacity and, therefore, a low productive development. In conclusion, this leads to the question of the direction that should be taken or the foundations on which to prioritize Paraguay's productive transformation towards a post-pandemic era, in which it is crucial to have local strategic capacities.