Evaluation of the impact of European community research programmes upon industrial competitiveness |
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| Authors: | L G Georghiou J S Metcalfe |
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| Institution: | Programme of Policy Research in Engineering, Science and Technology, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK |
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| Abstract: | The precise meaning of competitiveness is examined. Some basic concepts are reviewed and from these is chosen a relative concept which must be measured dynamically. The paper then discusses the application of this concept to the evaluation of R&D programmes, in particular the EC Framework Programme. Practical guidance is provided.
How firms expect to enhance their competitiveness must be understood by the evaluator. Technology transfer within and beyond projects is significant. The results of an evaluation must be relevant to current decisions if it is to be useful to policymakers. |
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