Research and development in developing countries has lagged far behind those of developed countries. In sub-Saharan Africa and much of South East Asia, government spending has focused on more critical priorities such as healthcare and basic education, and sadly, often on military spending. In many of these countries also, the infrastructure needed for advanced research [...]
The last decade has seen increased offshoring of research from developed countries to developing countries, most specifically in China and India. With an expanding population of trained scientists, lower wages, and an improving infrastructure, China and India in particular, present opportunities for companies in developed countries to outsource their research and innovation.
A study, co-authored by [...]
I read the following interesting information this morning.
“COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec 18, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Industry and government sources that intend to spend money to fund research and development are a reflection of the world’s economy–unsure, according to the latest joint Battelle-R&D Magazine 2009 R&D Funding Forecast. The report, which has mapped research and [...]
