Contract research as an indicator of science—industry co-operation in Croatia

An empirical analysis of science-industry co-operation in Croatia was undertaken to identify: the intensity of co-operation between industry and various types of research organisations; the nature of this co-operation; and the main motives and obstacles as perceived by R&D institutions. The anal...

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Published in:Science & public policy 1996-10, Vol.23 (5), p.305-310
Main Authors: Švarc, Jadranka, Grubišić, Goran, Sokol, Sunčana
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cooperation
Croatia
Industry
Interorganizational Relations
New technology
Research and Development
Science
Science policy
Scientific Research
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Summary:An empirical analysis of science-industry co-operation in Croatia was undertaken to identify: the intensity of co-operation between industry and various types of research organisations; the nature of this co-operation; and the main motives and obstacles as perceived by R&D institutions. The analysis confirmed that science-industry co-operation in Croatia is weak and that there are serious obstacles on both sides: industry demonstrated a lack of interest in using R&D results and investing in the R&D sector, while the R&D sector suffers from a lack of knowledge and incentives to meet industrial needs. Having in mind the role of R&D in modern economies, the role of the government in Croatia is to create the appropriate environment and incentives for more efficient science—industry co-operation.
ISSN:0302-3427
1471-5430
1471-5430
DOI:10.1093/spp/23.5.305