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Science and technology in Kazakhstan: current status and future prospects

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  • Amy Moore Mercer

    (US National Academy of Sciences)

  • Glenn Schweitzer

    (US National Academy of Sciences)

Abstract

The article summarizes the results of an audit of scientific and technological activities in Kazakhstan. The study was conducted during 2006 by the US National Academy commissioned by the Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan. The objective of the audit was to identify priority research and technology areas that deserve special government support in the next five years. Of course, the importance of these priorities is dependent on adequate science and technology policy, research capacity of public and private sectors, development of scientific and technical services of domestic and international markets for Kazakhstan's technology and quality human resources. Note: Downloadable document is in Russian.

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  • Amy Moore Mercer & Glenn Schweitzer, 2007. "Science and technology in Kazakhstan: current status and future prospects," Foresight and STI Governance (Foresight-Russia till No. 3/2015), National Research University Higher School of Economics, vol. 1(2), pages 60-68.
    • Handle: RePEc:hig:fsight:v:1:y:2007:i:2:p:60-68
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    Keywords

    information technology audit; science and technology (S&T); Kazakhstan;
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    JEL classification:

    • O38 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Government Policy
    • O53 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economywide Country Studies - - - Asia including Middle East

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