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The use of indicators and evidence in governance and policy development of Science, Technology and Innovation

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  • Manuel Laranja

    (Universidade Técnica de Lisboa, Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão)

  • Nuno Boavida

    (IET/CESNOVA, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia)

Abstract

In this paper we reflect upon how policy-makers look for, interpret and use evidence for reflection and policy development. We propose an exploratory framework that sets out two of the elements necessary to a conceptualization of what may explain the way in which evidence and indicators are used in STI policy development: the type of evaluative approach and the styles of governance.

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  • Manuel Laranja & Nuno Boavida, 2012. "The use of indicators and evidence in governance and policy development of Science, Technology and Innovation," IET Working Papers Series 07/2012, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, IET/CICS.NOVA-Interdisciplinary Centre on Social Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology.
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