Interactions between public research organisations and industry in Argentina
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2010
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Beech Tree Publishing
Abstract
There are various channels for the exchange of knowledge between public research organisations
(PROs) and industry (I). This paper discusses the relative effectiveness of different channels in
Argentina. We use micro-data from surveys on firms and researchers to confirm that specific channels
of PRO-I interactions are predominantly associated with specific types of benefits. While the service
channel is effective for driving the benefits for researchers, the traditional channel does so for firms.
However, we find that only the bi-directional channel ensures long-term benefits simultaneously for
both actors. Moreover, we show that firms’ innovative capabilities and researchers’ knowledge skills
interfere in the channels–benefits relationship. Therefore, the promotion of PRO-I interactions should
be designed in accordance with the types of benefits being targeted and should take account of the
knowledge characteristics of the actors involved in the interaction.
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LATIN AMERICA, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY, RESEARCH POLICY, INNOVATION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, STATISTICAL DATA, ECONOMETRIC ANALYSIS, INFORMATION EXCHANGE, RESEARCH CENTRES
Citation
Arza, V., & Vazquez, C. (2010). Interactions between public research organisations and industry in Argentina. Science and Public Policy, 37(7): 499–511. doi: 10.3152/030234210X512728