National innovation system and innovation governance

Chapter 2 introduces some key features of the methodological approach that is followed in the Innovation Performance Review of Tajikistan, which is based on the National Innovation System (NIS) concept. It first provides a conceptual overview of the notion of innovation in the context of Tajikistan as a lower-middle-income economy that remains relatively underdeveloped. The assessment of Tajikistan’s NIS, its structure and functioning is undertaken on the basis of the notion of “innovation for development”. The chapter proposes a number of conclusions and recommendations to complete the process of building Tajikistan’s NIS, as well as to improve its effectiveness and governance.

Related Subject(s): Economic and Social Development