XI HSE International Academic Conference on Economic and Social Development: Symposium “Best International Practices in Science, Technology and Innovation Policies”

Abstract

The article provides an overview of discussions held at the Symposium “Best Practices in Science, Technology and Innovation Policies” (April 7-8, 2010) organized in the framework of the XI HSE International Academic Conference on Economic and Social Development. Its sections covered contemporary priorities and instruments of S&T and innovation policies, institutional reforms of the S&T sector in the OECD countries and transition economies, global challenges for S&T and innovation, internationalization strategies as components of national S&T policies, critical analysis and prospects for S&T cooperation between EU and EECA countries.