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A research policy doctrine characterized by resource concentration to fewer universities and areas selected on the basis of their scientific excellence is emerging worldwide. The doctrine is based on the assumed contributions of high-quality research environments to industrial innovation. The foundation of the governance model is a fusion of the linear model – stressing academic self-organization – and the innovation systems model, emphasizing the systemic interaction between academic research, and the economy and significance of clusters around leading universities and research environments. This chapter traces the emergence and rise to prominence of this policy paradigm in several OECD countries. It is discussed, on the basis of the material from the UniDev country case studies, if this model is transferable to developing countries.
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Benner, M. (2011). In Search of Excellence? An International Perspective on Governance of University Research. In: Göransson, B., Brundenius, C. (eds) Universities in Transition. Insight and Innovation in International Development. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-7509-6_2
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