National innovation system of ecuador: A new perspective

Abstract:

The paper proposes a structural design of the National Innovation Systems (NIS) of Ecuador after analyzing the achievements and limitations of the present system. It has been observed that the current NIS is not able to generate adequate thrust to enhance the technological competitiveness of the country to a certain threshold level to create more wealth and to further improve on the quality of life of the people. The paper looks into how various actors, like the network of institutions in the public and private sectors in the NIS, contributed towards this growth through their rules and procedures for the overall technological growth of the country. While the country is making significant progress in various areas, it has been observed that certain limitations like less interaction amongst the actors, as for example a very weak linkage with industry, have become impediments towards developing and adopting a robust NIS.

Año de publicación:

2015

Keywords:

• National innovation system
• Technological competitiveness
• Technology Management

Fuente:

scopus