Autores: Bruna P. F. Fonseca, Elton Fernandes, Marcus V. A. Fonseca
Veículo/Evento: Science and Public Policy
Ano: 2016
Tipo: Periódico
Resumo: Engaging in collaborative networks can be an important facilitator of innovation for public sector sci- ence and technology (S&T) organizations. It is also an important component of S&T policies that re- quire indicators that can assess the networks through which these organizations innovate. In this study, we apply network indicators to two S&T organizations that are part of the Brazilian public health sector. The indicators cover two complementary perspectives: one that considers the organizations’ scientific networks and the other that considers their technological networks. The indicators allowed the analysis of the networks in which the organizations were engaged and the understanding of im- portant aspects of their collaboration patterns that can support strategic decisions. The method em- ployed in this paper proved to be a valuable diagnostic tool and a useful mechanism for evaluating the performance and supporting the development of S&T institutions.
