Title: Transformation of the National Innovation System in Poland

Authors: Marzenna Anna Weresa, Marcin Gomulka

Addresses: Warsaw School of Economics, Al. Niepodleglosci 162, Warsaw 02-554, Poland. ' Warsaw School of Economics, Al. Niepodleglosci 162, Warsaw 02-554, Poland

Abstract: This paper uses the concept of the National Innovation System (NIS) to analyse recent changes in Poland|s institutional and policy framework. The analysis looks at innovation efforts as linked to broader macroeconomic and educational initiatives. This paper characterises current changes in the main components of NIS in Poland focusing on new measures of the innovation policy. The conclusions drawn on this assessment can be useful for policymakers as they allow identifying leverage points or weak links within the NIS. Moreover, some exemplary experiences described in this paper are transferable to other countries that are transforming their innovation systems.

Keywords: national innovation systems; transformation; Poland; innovation policy; innovation support; organisational structure.

DOI: 10.1504/IJFIP.2006.009313

International Journal of Foresight and Innovation Policy, 2006 Vol.2 No.2, pp.159 - 174

Published online: 16 Mar 2006 *

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