"Innovation and Inclusion in Latin America" is a scholarly book that addresses the challenges faced by the region, particularly regarding innovation and social inclusion. It argues that these two aspects are closely interconnected and require stronger institutional capacity to promote both innovation and inclusion. The book highlights the difficulties many Latin American countries face in escaping the so-called "middle income trap." Despite an increase in income levels in the region, productivity lags behind expectations, widening the gap with developed economies. The work offers valuable insights and lessons from experiences in Latin America and East Asia, where similar challenges have been successfully tackled. It is the result of a collaboration between the Center for Latin American & Latino Studies at American University and the Corporation for Latin American Studies in Chile, supported by the Inter-American Development Bank.