Development Models of Science Parks – Finance and Economic Impacts

Local Economic Development is important for:

• Growth in Productivity and Competitiveness
• Social Cohesion
• Good governance a.k.a. Accountability

Science Parks contribute to:

• Capacity mobilisation
• Capability formation
• Competency creation

National Systems of Innovation provide the conceptual framework to:

• Coordinate knowledge resources
• Build linkages between public and private enterprises
• Analyse systemically and forge policy solutions