National science and technology strategies in a global context : report of an international symposium / / Government-University-Industry Research Roundtable

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910973544703321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1998
• ISBN: 9786610210442; 9780309173902; 0309173906; 9781280210440; 1280210443; 9780309591980; 0309591988; 9780585293592; 0585293597
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (54 p.)
• Collana: The compass series
• Disciplina: 338/.926
• Soggetti: Science and state; Technology and state; Science and industry; Science - International cooperation; Technology - International cooperation
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: "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)."
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: National Science and Technology Strategies in a Global Context -- Copyright -- Acknowledgments -- STAFF -- Contents -- Executive Summary -- Introduction and Context -- Overview -- SUMMARY POINTS -- CONTEXT -- MAURICIO FORTES-BESPROSVANI, MEXICAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES -- The Players: Institutions and Capabilities -- ; Government -- Industry -- Other Players in S&amp -- T Policy -- Recent Trends in Mexico's National S&amp -- T Strategy -- National Plan for Development for Science and Technology (1995-2000) -- Setting Priorities -- Human Resources -- Lessons and Future Tasks -- KUNMO CHUNG, ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION, KOREA -- Environment for Korea's S&amp -- T Strategy -- Institutions and Players -- National Programs and Public-Private Cooperation -- Future Tasks -- GRAHAM MITCHELL, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, UNITED STATES -- The Global Environment for S&amp -- T Strategies -- Trends in National Strategies -- Partnerships and the Government Role -- Examples of ''Effective Practice" in Research Support and Performance -- SUMMARY POINTS -- DANIEL VAPNEK, AMGEN, INC., UNITED STATES -- General Elements -- Factors Specific to Organizations -- MICHEL CUENOD, HUMAN FRONTIER SCIENCE PROGRAM (HFSP), FRANCE -- EWA GAJEWSKA-BLAISDELL, BLAISDELL &amp -- CO., POLAND -- TERRENCE HENG, MOTOROLA, INC., UNITED STATES -- The Role of R&amp -- D in Motorola -- Globalization of R&amp -- D -- Formulating Strategy and Measuring Success -- Implementing and Evaluating Science and Technology Strategies -- SUMMARY POINTS -- BJORN WAHLSTROM, TECHNICAL RESEARCH CENTRE (VTT), FINLAND -- National Context -- The Role of VTT and Tekes -- International Cooperation -- CHEN ZHANG-LIANG, PEKING UNIVERSITY, CHINA -- National Context for Chinese Science and Technology Policies -- Government Infrastructure -- Spin-Off Enterprises at Peking University -- Future Issues.; MARK H. KRYDER, CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, UNITED STATES -- Context -- Development of the Data Storage Systems Center -- Results and Future Issues -- Issues and New Approaches to International Cooperation -- KENNETH FLAMM, THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION, UNITED STATES -- QUESTIONS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION RAISED DURING THE SYMPOSIUM -- Appendixes -- SYMPOSIUM AGENDA -- PROJECT TIMELINE -- ATTENDANCE ROSTER.
• Sommario/riassunto: 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.