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Recognizing that innovation is the key to international competitiveness in the 21st century, policymakers around the world are seeking more effective ways to translate scientific and technological knowledge into new products, processes, and businesses. They have initiated major programs, often with substantial funding, that are designed to attract, nurture, and support innovation and high-technology industries within their national economies. To help U.S. policymakers become more aware of these developments, a committee of the National Academies' Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy undertook a review of the goals, concept, structure, operation, funding levels, and evaluation efforts of significant innovation programs around the world. As a part of this effort, the committee identified Flanders, a region of Belgium with substantial autonomy, which is recognized for its comprehensive approach to innovation. Based on initial meetings in Washington and Brussels, and with the endorsement of Flanders Vice Minister-President Fientje Moerman, it was agreed to organize a conference that would review regional innovation policies in the context of the policies and programs of the Flanders government, and their interaction with those of the European Union. This book provides a summary of that symposium. Table of Contents Front Matter I INTRODUCTION & Innovative Flanders: Innovation Policies for the Twenty-first Century II PROCEEDINGS & Welcome Remarks on Behalf of the U.S. Delegation Session I: Perspectives on the Flemish Innovation System Session II: Perspectives on the U.S. Innovation System Keynote Address Session III: Cooperative Research and Global Competition in Semiconductors Session IV: Innovation Through Knowledge Diffusion Session V: Meeting the Early-stage Finance Challenge Session VI: Flemish Strategic Research Centers III: RESEARCH PAPER--Innovative Flanders: Innovation Policies for the Twenty-first Century IV: APPENDIXES & Appendix A: Agenda Appendix B: Biographies of Speakers Appendix C: Bibliography

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Author:   National Research Council ,  Policy and Global Affairs ,  Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy ,  Committee on Comparative Innovation Policy: Best Practice for the 21st Century
Publisher:   National Academies Press
Imprint:   National Academies Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9780309116060

ISBN 10:   0309116066
Pages:   204
Publication Date:   16 November 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1 Front Matter; 2 I INTRODUCTION & Innovative Flanders: Innovation Policies for the Twenty-first Century; 3 II PROCEEDINGS & Welcome; 4 Remarks on Behalf of the U.S. Delegation; 5 Session I: Perspectives on the Flemish Innovation System; 6 Session II: Perspectives on the U.S. Innovation System; 7 Keynote Address; 8 Session III: Cooperative Research and Global Competition in Semiconductors; 9 Session IV: Innovation Through Knowledge Diffusion; 10 Session V: Meeting the Early-stage Finance Challenge; 11 Session VI: Flemish Strategic Research Centers; 12 III: RESEARCH PAPER--Innovative Flanders: Innovation Policies for the Twenty-first Century; 13 IV: APPENDIXES & Appendix A: Agenda; 14 Appendix B: Biographies of Speakers; 15 Appendix C: Bibliography

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