Evolving a National System of Biotechnology Innovation

Some Evidence from Singapore

Bibliographic Data

ID19449944
AuthorsSachin Chaturvedi (0000-0001-8460-0502, Sachin Chaturvedi is Senior Fellow, Research and Information Systems, Zone IV B, 4th Floor, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.., corresponding author)
Year2005
Volume10
Issue1
Pages105-127
Publication date2005-03-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueScience Technology and Society (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0971-7218 • E-ISSN: 0973-0796
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/097172180401000106
OpenAlexW2096397961
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited11

This article attempts to look into the dynamics of a national system of biotechnology innovation (NSBI) in the wider framework of its role in economic development. It has been found that NSBI crucially depends not only on budgetary allocations and institutional support for advancement, but also on response to market demand. The evidence from Singapore shows that a sectoral approach in NSBI may help developing countries in finding a niche for growth instead of broadening the area of investment within biotechnology. In case of Singapore, the biomedical sector has been chosen by the national government for achieving the desired growth rate in the manufacturing sector. The various components of the NSBI and specific achievements of Singapore in this regard have been discussed in the article

Biology · Business · Economic growth · Economics · Economy · Industrial organization · Innovation system · National innovation system · Political science · Regional science · Sociology · Asian Industrial and Economic Development · Biotechnology and Related Fields · Socioeconomic Development in Asia · Biotechnology

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