Problems in Adapting the Frascati Manual for Use in Resource-based Economies

This paper provides a critique of the Frascati Manual and its applicability to resource-based economies and/or developing economies. It does so by looking at the role of Science and Technology (S&T) and Research and Development (R&D) in developing economies, and how the Frascati model can be used as a tool to further these economies

Measuring the Development of Science and Technology in a Changing Economy: The Case of Albania

This paper provides an assessment of the changing Albanian economy. It also provides recommendations for a focus on Science and Technology (S&T) policy, as the country works to become a full economic partner with Europe and the Mediterranean area. The suggestion is also made that Albania is not an isolated case, and that other economies can benefit from a similar focus

Analysis Of Voting Patterns On S&T Issues

In 1994 the Government of Canada undertook a major review of its S&T programs; and by implication, all S&T activities in Canada. This review had three separate streams, an internal review of federal S&T programs, ~ corresponding arm\u27s-length review by the then National Advisory Board on Science and Technology, and a program of external consultations with all stakeholders in the national system of innovation. These external consultations consisted of almost 30 "town-hall" meetings in smaller communities across the country (generally communities where there was a significant S&T presence such as a university, followed up by a series of regional conferences, to help define national S&T issues. This series of conferences culminated in a national conference held in Ottawa, on October 12, 1994. Participants were asked to discuss a series of issues, as the public input to the overall review of national S&T policy.At the end of these discussions, participants were asked to vote on their reaction to the questions presented and on the priority that should be assigned to each of these topics in the overall S&T review. There were approximately 210 voting participants at the conference. These participants had been invited on basis of being S&T stakeholders with a demonstrated interest in S&T policy issues, so that the sample voting at the conference probably represented a good cross-section of informed opinion on Canadian S&T issues

High-Technology Trade Pattern Analysis: Its Use and Application for Industry Competitiveness Response and Government Policy Development

The Canadian Advanced Technology Association (CATA) in collaboration with Industry Canada, sponsored a workshop on high-technology trade statistics in Ottawa, 19 October 1995. The purpose of the workshop was to review various approaches to high-technology trade pattern analysis, its use, and application for industrial competitiveness responses and government policy development

A Guide for Data Collection on Technological Innovation: Extracts from the OECD “Oslo Manual”, 2nd Edition, 1996

This document has been prepared to provide a shorter version of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) guide for data collection on technological innovation, otherwise known as the “Oslo Manual”, for use by researchers

The Use of National Systems of Innovation Models to Develop Indicators of Innovation and Technological Capacity

This paper addresses various models that can be used to assess indicators of innovation and technical capacity. It stresses the importance of looking at the national system of innovation (NSI) to gain a complete understanding of industry capacity

An Analysis of the Implementation of Acquisition Reform Initiatives and Contract Cost Variance

This thesis examines the impact of acquisition reform initiatives implemented since 1993 on contract cost performance. Many initiatives implemented during the 1990s focused on saving the government money in procuring weapon systems. For decades, cost overruns have plagued Department of Defense weapons systems development and procurement costing the government money. The passage of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA) of 1994 and the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996, marked significant congressional action on aiding the Department of Defense develop and procure systems cheaper. Conclusions drawn in this thesis may aid leadership in supporting current initiatives and drafting new changes

Innovation in the Federal Public Service

This report uses a case study to suggest a new research framework that will challenge existing perceptions about the nature of innovation in the government “enterprise” and lead to further interdisciplinary lines of research