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... Prominent themes raised by several participants included: · a heightened focus on harnessing science and technology for improved eco nomic performance; · recognition that the private sector plays the leading role in supporting and performing research and development, but that an effective national strategy requires cooperation and synergy among industry, government, and academe; · a growing imperative to seek national benefits from global market trends, particularly the activities of multinational corporations; · an increasing need on the part of research organizations and national science and technology establishments to evaluate research investments in concrete terms, and to improve communications about these evaluations with "customers," in cluding political leaders and the broader public. A number of participants representing research organizations and policy making bodies reported that they are developing new approaches to boost performance, such as: · the systematic use of evaluation as a tool in the strategic planning of research; · new incentives to improve the flow of information and human resources among the government, industry, and university sectors; · revamping organizations and funding mechanisms to encourage highquality research.
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... Individualparticipants suggested a range ofpossible next steps, including: · developing a common view of fundamental research as a global good, and organizing mechanisms to ensure adequate support; · building institutions at the national and international levels that can effectively develop and implement new collaborative initiatives; · establishing mechanisms for sharing experience and perspective internationally on issues of common concern, such as appropriate evaluation techniques and ways to improve communication between scientists, engineers, and political leaders. National Science and Technology Strategies
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