Implications of change – public research institutions' performance and policy agenda

Public research institutions (PRIs) have undergone much change in recent years and are now a diverse set of institutes. This chapter highlights the evidence on their outputs and performance, drawing on the evidence from context notes, case studies and survey as well as evaluations. While assessments are often positive, they also highlight issues that require policy attention to boost PRIs’ effectiveness in meeting their missions. The evidence points to a future policy agenda centred on ensuring the relevance of PRI activities, shaping government funding to support PRI goals, enabling linkages and bolstering human resources.