Security and Defence R&D management: Policy, Concepts and Models SfP 982063

1. Security and Defence R&D management: Policy, Concepts and ModelsSfP 982063 NATO compatible R&D Policy Framework in Security and Defence International conference, Varna, 28-31May 2007 Assoc. Prof. Dr Dimitar Dimitrov Department “National and Regional Security”, UNWE

2. Security and Defence R&D management: Policy, Concepts and ModelsSfP 982063 International conference, Varna, 28-31May 2007

3. Security and Defence R&D management: Policy, Concepts and ModelsSfP 982063 • Stock taking study of the environment of security related R&D • Elaboration of a concept for a policy framework • Discussion and tailoring the elaborated general policy • framework according to their national needs • and specifics in R&D management • Dissemination of the results in publications, • seminars and the implementation of the policy framework International conference, Varna, 28-31May 2007

4. Security and Defence R&D management: Policy, Concepts and ModelsSfP 982063 • Elaboration of detailed research methodology • Case-studies on best NATO practices • Case-studies on Bulgaria, Romania and Macedonia • General concept of policy framework • Three documents on R&D policy framework concerning • Bulgaria, Romania and Macedonia. • Dissemination of results and publications International conference, Varna, 28-31May 2007

5. Security and Defence R&D management: Policy, Concepts and ModelsSfP 982063 • Difficulties in research: • Many countries, • Different conditions and national specifities, • Different environment and economic development International conference, Varna, 28-31May 2007

6. Security and Defence R&D management: Policy, Concepts and ModelsSfP 982063 • Some of these issues were already mentioned; • Recognition of relative delay; • Why policy framework; International conference, Varna, 28-31May 2007

7. Security and Defence R&D management: Policy, Concepts and ModelsSfP 982063 • Comparative studies, cross-national; • Concept formation; • Policy – Politics; • Research questions: • - How do policies differ (description); • How do they differ (explanation); • What is their impact (evaluation); International conference, Varna, 28-31May 2007

8. Security and Defence R&D management: Policy, Concepts and ModelsSfP 982063 • Input- Output indicators; • Eurostat • OECD studies; • European Commission: • - Industrial R&D Economic and Policy Analysis Report • Survey on Business trends in R&D investment; • EU funded: • Industrial R&D investment Scoreboard; • Research reports on Bulgaria and other countries; International conference, Varna, 28-31May 2007

9. Security and Defence R&D management: Policy, Concepts and ModelsSfP 982063 • Lack of: • Defence and security indicators; • Information; • Input-output oriented. International conference, Varna, 28-31May 2007

10. Security and Defence R&D management: Policy, Concepts and ModelsSfP 982063 • Why policy framework? • S&T policy(ies) and R&D policy in security and Defence International conference, Varna, 28-31May 2007

11. Security and Defence R&D management: Policy, Concepts and ModelsSfP 982063 • Dialog; • Political debates; • Policy research; • Setting goals; • Setting priorities • Setting criteria • Setting rules of the game International conference, Varna, 28-31May 2007

12. Security and Defence R&D management: Policy, Concepts and ModelsSfP 982063 • Policy implementation; • Information; • Set of organizational structures; • Procedures; • Formal written strategic documents; • Trained administration; • Resources International conference, Varna, 28-31May 2007

13. Security and Defence R&D management: Policy, Concepts and ModelsSfP 982063 • Accountability; • Publicity; • Transparency; • Dissemination of information and knowledge; • Access to information in regard of: projects, people, potential; • Evaluation of results. • Note: Our project database could be very useful International conference, Varna, 28-31May 2007

14. Bulgarian case: • Not well developed procedures for R&D in security and defence • Missing links between defence industry and academic sector; • problem of strategic partnership; • lack of common approach to the defence and security sector; • structures; • education and training of research personnel and related specialists; • lack of dialog Security and Defence R&D management: Policy, Concepts and ModelsSfP 982063 International conference, Varna, 28-31May 2007

15. Security and Defence R&D management: Policy, Concepts and ModelsSfP 982063 • Bulgarian case (continued): • Traditional lack of resources; • Not well defined priorities; • Lack of relation between research potential and needed defence capabilities; • Lack of written formal strategic document (or their practical implementation); International conference, Varna, 28-31May 2007

16. Security and Defence R&D management: Policy, Concepts and ModelsSfP 982063 • Bulgarian case (continued): Repeat of Slide 13 • Accountability; • Publicity; • Transparency; • Dissemination of information and knowledge; • Access to information in regard of: projects, people, potential; • Evaluation of results. International conference, Varna, 28-31May 2007

17. Security and Defence R&D management: Policy, Concepts and ModelsSfP 982063 Many types of policies by which the government affects company decisions and strategies regarding research and innovation, including for example: • The funding of public research organisations and programmes, including the stimulation of science-industry linkages. • Direct fiscal support through grants and tax credits. • Public procurement and other demand-side policies. • The finance available for innovative business activities. • The labour supply for science, technology and research oriented jobs. • Intellectual property registration and protection. • Policies which affect the business, concerning product market regulation and labour market legislation. International conference, Varna, 28-31May 2007

18. Security and Defence R&D management: Policy, Concepts and ModelsSfP 982063 Thank you for your attention International conference, Varna, 28-31May 2007