Current foresight activities in France, Spain, and Italy
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France, Spain and Italy revived their technology foresight activities during the start of the 1990s. France reversed its earlier orientation towards government planning and instead utilized the experiences of other countries in technology foresight and implemented studies of critical technologies. Spain's research and development (R&D) system is still dependent on research centers on the state and very little on the company level. Coordination between the two sectors is notably lacking. Italy's R&D system is mainly dependent on universities, public firms and other research centers. Coordination between universities and industry is still underdeveloped.
Publication Name: Technological Forecasting & Social Change
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0040-1625
Year: 1999
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Technology foresight for wiring up the national innovation system: experiences in Britain, Australia, and New Zealand
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The technology foresight research initiatives of the UK, Australia and New Zealand are examined in the context of the changing global economy and political developments in each country. The UK foresight program was intended to establish partnerships among industrial sectors, the science base and the government and to identify market opportunities. The Australian program was intended to determine the country's key future needs and opportunities. New Zealand's program presented an overview of its research, science and technology capabilities including its strengths, weaknesses and opportunities.
Publication Name: Technological Forecasting & Social Change
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0040-1625
Year: 1999
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