Bio-Technology Audit in Hungary [electronic resource] : Guidelines, Implementation, Results /

Sustained economic growth in Central and Eastern European Countries depends among others on a radical technological restructuring. The instrument of technology audit supports policy makers in designing appropriate strategies for shaping science and technology policies in this process. The book develops in its conceptual part a methodology for the analysis of strengths and weaknesses of R&D systems and future areas of competitiveness which can be transferred also to other countries in periods of intense technological development. These guidelines are based on international best practice of evaluation research and practical experiences in the transition context. The empirical part of the book presents the findings of a technology audit in the field of biotechnology in Hungary. Based on an international comparison of success factors in biotechnology, promising areas for Hunagrian science and industry are identified. The book provides guidelines for researchers and policy makers and offers an extensive survey of the current state of biotechnology in Hungary.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	Bross, Ulrike. author., Inzelt, Annamária. author., Reiß, Thomas. author., SpringerLink (Online service)
Format:	Texto biblioteca
Language:	eng
Published:	Heidelberg : Physica-Verlag HD : Imprint: Physica, 1998
Subjects:	Biotechnology., Economic policy., Regional economics., Spatial economics., Economics., R & D/Technology Policy., Regional/Spatial Science.,
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-52472-1
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