UNU-MERIT Working Papers Series
Science, Technology and Development: Emerging concepts and visions
Luc Soete #2008-001This paper analyzes the impact of globalization on the allocation of
public and private resources for research, knowledge creation and
diffusion. We argue that while the concentration of research investments
remains in a relatively small number of rich countries and regions, the
focus of such activities is increasingly global. From this perspective
the international business community is becoming increasingly concerned
about the sustainability of its long term growth based on relatively low
growth at the high end of the market in comparison to rising demand
amongst lower income groups, located primarily in developing countries.
Building on this analysis, the paper outlines a vision of innovation for
development that could lead to a truly new research programme for
innovation studies and the development of successful
innovation-for-development strategies.
UNU-MERIT Working Papers
ISSN 1871-9872
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