Governance of Public Research
Toward Better Practices

This report deals with public sector research. It provides a comprehensive review of the challenges that call for changes in the governance of OECD countries’ science systems. It highlights emerging policy responses developed in these countries indicating better practices to deal with the challenges, and draws policy lessons that can inspire the reform process. Supporting chapters provide detailed descriptions and analyses of the structures of science systems, the procedures for priority setting, the changes to funding, and the management of human resources in R&D.
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Public Funding of R&D
Trends and Changes
This chapter describes the trends, changes and practices involved in funding public sector research. It includes such questions as the shift from block funding to contract funding, continued support for basic research and the increasing involvement of business in funding public R&D....
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