A Framework for Governing the STI System from the Perspective of Supply and Demand Policies; with the Aim of Legal and Functional Overlaps Elimination

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1 Faculty member of technology and innovation policy department, National Research Institute for Science Policy (NRISP)

2 Faculty member of National Research Institute for Science Policy

10.22034/jstp.2021.14.2.1334

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to shed light on the legal and functional overlaps exist among the main actors at the governance level of Iran's science, research, and technology system (i.e. supreme council of science, research, and technology (SCSRT), ministry of science, research, and technology (MSRT), vice president for science and technology (VPST). The research method is desk research of the existing documents and reports and analyzing their content based on the technology supply and demand model in order to find the above-mentioned overlaps regarding 10 categories. The time scope of the research is 2004-2019 for reviewing the legal documents and performance reports. The focus group method has been used to propose the division of authorities and duties among the actors.
The results demonstrate that regarding the category "financial support and grant", more legal duties have been defined for SCSRT; however, the performance of VPST is more significant. Regarding the other supply-side category, that is, "supporting human resources, joint research, and networking", less overlap exists among the actors. The most legal duties and functional outputs are related to SCSRT and MSRT. In the field of "legislation and standardization", the main legal duties are listed under the legal duties of the SCSRT. Systemic policies can be mainly seen in the performance of the VPST. Based on our findings, it is necessary to redefine the authorities and duties of the SCSRT concerning financial policies, to continue human resources policies, supporting joint research, and the network under MSRT. It is also recommended that VPST and SCSRT focus on "demand stimulation and systemic policies" and "legislation and coordination", respectively.

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