| ID | 088380 |
| Title Proper | Research and Development, Competitiveness and European Integration of South Eastern Europe |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Radosevic, Slavo |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article explores the relationship between research and development (R&D) and competitiveness of South East European (SEE) economies from the perspective of European Union (EU) integration. Specifically, the article addresses the question of whether South East Europe is a potential asset or liability to the enlarged EU. SEE countries are quite diverse in terms of levels of competitiveness, with visible effects on the role of R&D, which is confirmed by analysis of R&D demand and supply factors. Improvements in the national innovation systems of SEE countries have largely taken place through vertical linkages on the supply and demand sides. However, a wider role for R&D will depend increasingly on the strength of horizontal linkages within national systems of innovation and their key agent-the local innovative business enterprise sector. This calls for a rethinking of science and technology policy, traditionally defined as a sectoral activity. |
| `In' analytical Note | Europe-Asia Studies Vol. 61,No.4; Jun 2009: p621-650 |
| Journal Source | Europe-Asia Studies Vol. 61,No.4; Jun 2009: p621-650 |
| Key Words | Research and Development ; Competitiveness ; European Integration ; South Eastern Europe |