Global and Local Knowledge Global Transatlantic Public-Private Partnerships for Research and Technological Development

The book reviews the scale, scope and intensity of cross-national, cross-sectoral research collaboration through the analysis of historical data on co-authorship of scientific publications. The authors look at the pre-existing literature, conduct their own studies and conclude by discussing significant trends and patterns and their implications for further research into these types of collaborations.

Elias G. Carayannis is Professor of Management Science and Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Global and Entrepreneurial Finance Research Instutute (GERFI) at George Washington University. He is also Director of Research on Science, Technology, Innovations and Entrepreneurship, European Union Center, Pittsburgh University. Jeffrey M. Alexander is Vice President and Director of Research at Washington CORE/LLC.

Introduction: The Conceptual Framework * Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to Support and Promote Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) * Overview of Technology Clusters for Business Growth and Economic Development * e-Development: Virtual Incubators and Technology Cluster Networks for Business Development * Fundamental Concepts of Innovation and the Role of SMEs for Innovation * Overview of Innovation Policy for e-Development * Conceptual Framework of Science and Technology * The Impact of Discontinuous and Disruptive Innovations on e-Development * Three Dimensions of Analysis of e-Development * Real Practices in e-Development - Case Studies * Case Studies in the Use of Business Incubators for New Venture Formation * Real Practice Case Studies in the Use of ICT to Support and Promote SMEs * Thematic Areas for e-Development and Knowledge Economy Interventions * Critical Factors for Success and Failure of e-Development * Lessons Learned and Findings for Policy and Practice of e-Development * Recommendations for Policy and Practice of e-Development