International Science and Technology Development Report 2006

Author: Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: Based on data from 2005, this book focuses on science and technology research and development and innovation policies, targeting advanced science and technology countries and major developing countries to reflect the latest trends in global science and technology development. The book is divided into four parts. Part 1 provides an overview of international science and technology development in 2005 from the perspective of science and technology policies, with a focus on innovation policies, science and technology human resource policies, and science and technology investment policies of various countries. Part 2 offers a more in-depth introduction to the international development status in key science and technology fields. The selected important fields for this year include energy, circular economy, natural disasters, manufacturing, animation industry, life sciences, information technology, nanotechnology, aerospace, and technical standards. Part 3 introduces the science and technology development of the United States, Canada, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Russia, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Spain, the Czech Republic, Italy, Belgium, Poland, Portugal, the European Union, Japan, South Korea, India, Thailand, Pakistan, South Africa, and the United Nations. Part 4 is the "Appendix," providing some new science and technology data and materials. This book is suitable for professionals in administrative and science and technology departments at all levels, development planning departments, science and technology policy and management research departments, as well as universities and research institutions for reference.