The role of innovation in international economic integration

This chapter reviews the international dimension of innovation. While this issue will also be covered in other chapters of the Review to some extent, the aim of this chapter is to bring together various international aspects and assess these from the point of view of their contribution to the international economic integration of Tajikistan. The chapter discusses various international cooperation initiatives in areas related to innovation and assesses how the existing institutional and legal frameworks support the effectiveness of these initiatives, both in relation to Western countries and integration processes in the CIS. In particular, it considers the interaction between international organizations with relevance to innovation activity and innovation policy. The analysis serves as the basis to draw policy conclusions and recommendations.

Related Subject(s): Economic and Social Development