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The aim of the PSF Specific Support to Latvia, carried out by a panel of independent European R&I policy experts from June 2019 to February 2020, was to provide tailored advice and concrete recommendations on (1) attracting and retaining people in scientific and technological careers in Latvia and developing their skills and productivity, and (2) developing the employment of science and technology (S&T) human resources in the Latvian business sector.
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The objective of this Specific Support is to develop recommendations serving as a basis for a tailor-made Open Access policy in relation to access to publications and data, including setting up a required infrastructure.
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The Cypriot Government expressed its interest in a PSF Specific Support activity focused on the optimal use of public research infrastructures and laboratories by the business community.
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Tunisia is looking to develop a more robust research and innovation (R&I) system underwritten by framework conditions with clear priorities to promote greater private-sector participation. Experts from the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 Policy Support Facility (PSF) answered the government’s request for support. Their final report, Research priorities and private participation in R&D, contributes to Tunisia’s turnaround story.
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Le gouvernement tunisien a demandé un soutien spécifique de la part du PSF, en vue d’améliorer la définition des priorités de recherche et de promouvoir la participation privée à la recherche et au développement.
Le panel PSF, composé de quatre experts indépendants et de deux homologues nationaux, a travaillé de mars à décembre 2018, avec notamment deux missions en Tunisie pour consulter les parties prenantes et discuter des recommandations éventuelles.
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Expert panel of the Specific Support to Malta
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The Tunisian government requested specific support from the PSF, as a basis for improving the definition of research priorities and promoting private participation in research and development.
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An overview of the Specific Support to Malta.
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This report provides background information on the Latvian research and innovation system with specific focus on human capital for research and innovation. It includes a concise overview of Latvia’s current performance in research and innovation, and the defined national priorities and targets for research and innovation system development, as well as recent achievements in fulfilling the set objectives.
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An overview of the Specific Support to Latvia.