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

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

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

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

The 1994 Federal Science and Technology Review

Using content analysis on transcripts and notes from the meetings, official reports from the government, interviews with stakeholders involved in the review and letters received by the government during the Science and Technology Review in 1994, this study gleaned some quantitative data from largely qualitative sources. The result is a portrait of the review that traced sources of ideas from regional meetings in 1994 through the internal review to the final reports published in 1996

A “Hands-on” Approach to Science, Technology and Innovation Policy

This report discussed the importance of studying science, technology and innovation policy, and looks at how CPROST contributes to the field of STI research.&nbsp