Contract research as an indicator of science—industry co-operation in Croatia

Jadranka Švarc, Goran Grubišić and Sunčana Sokol

Science and Public Policy, 1996, vol. 23, issue 5, 305-310

Abstract: An empirical analysis of science-industry co-operation in Croatia was undertaken to identify: the intensity of co-operation between industry and various types of research organisations; the nature of this co-operation; and the main motives and obstacles as perceived by R&D institutions. The analysis confirmed that science-industry co-operation in Croatia is weak and that there are serious obstacles on both sides: industry demonstrated a lack of interest in using R&D results and investing in the R&D sector, while the R&D sector suffers from a lack of knowledge and incentives to meet industrial needs. Having in mind the role of R&D in modern economies, the role of the government in Croatia is to create the appropriate environment and incentives for more efficient science—industry co-operation. Copyright , Beech Tree Publishing.

Date: 1996
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