International Data Exchange and the Application of Informatics Technology - Critical Research Needs

The method used in conducting this study involved an expert panel convened for a one-day workshop in Toronto in August, 1977 to generate a preliminary list of research issues. Following the workshop a mailed questionnaire to the participants provided quantitative evaluation of the issues with respect to overall urgency and specific apropriateness for further IIASA research. The complete list of research issues evaluated and particularly the urgent issues not rated highly appropriate for IIASA (including issues with a major focus on developing-country needs and issues dealing with development of services to meet specific user needs) should provide researchers and policy makers with guidelines for research within their own institutions