The difficulties in assessing the impact of EU framework programmes

Article Abstract:

There are several problems in the assessment of the EU framework programs which do not address the pursuit for competitiveness by European industries. These include the nature of their goals and the difficulty in attaining them and problems in the concept and methodology of the studies which are part of the processes in the formulation of the programs. Findings of several studies show that the impact of the programs are more on learning more skills and creating more network relations.

Research & Development, Scientific Research and Development Services, Legislative Bodies, Technology Assessment, Research, Evaluation, Competition (Economics), Research institutes, Technology, Industrial development, Industrialization

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Variability in organizational forms of biotechnology firms

Article Abstract:

A study conducted to analyze the differences in organizational forms of biotechnology firms is presented.

Finland, Drugs, Analysis, Biotechnology industry, Biotechnology industries

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Additionality of EU framework programmes

Article Abstract:

Problems with the routine use of the concept of additionality in evaluation are examined.

Europe

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