National Science and Technology Strategies in a Global Context

National Science and Technology Strategies in a Global Context

Report of an International Symposium

  • Editor: National Academies Press
  • ISBN: 9780309061322
  • eISBN Pdf: 9780309591980
  • eISBN Epub: 9780309173902
  • Lloc de publicació:  United States
  • Any de publicació digital: 1998
  • Mes: Maig
  • Pàgines: 55
  • Idioma: Anglés

This report covers discussions at a symposium on the International Context for National Science and Technology Strategies. The meeting was held May 7, 1997 at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C., and was organized by the Government-University-Industry Research Roundtable (GUIRR). The symposium featured presentations by experts representing academic, industry, and government viewpoints, from countries including China, Finland, France, Korea, Mexico, Poland, and the United States. The purpose of the activity was to explore how various countries and regions are developing science and technology strategies in the unfolding context of global economic integration and privatization, as well as mobility of people and information. The implications for future international cooperation were considered in this modern framework.

  • Front Matter
  • Executive Summary
  • Introduction and Context
  • Overview
  • Examples of ''Effective Practice" in Research Support and Performance
  • Implementing and Evaluating Science and Technology Strategies
  • Issues and New Approaches to International Cooperation
  • SYMPOSIUM AGENDA
  • PROJECT TIMELINE
  • ATTENDANCE ROSTER