Evaluating a large-scale research and development program in Japan: Methods, findings and insights

Philip Shapira; Ryuzo Furukawa

doi:10.1504/ijtm.2003.003368

Evaluating a large-scale research and development program in Japan: Methods, findings and insights

Philip Shapira, Ryuzo Furukawa

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Abstract

This paper reviews Japan's efforts to introduce a higher level of performance measurement and evaluation into its science and technology policies. A case study of an external evaluation of a major Japanese advanced research and development program is then presented. This case offers insights into the complexities of conducting formal policy and program evaluations in Japan. In the concluding part of the paper, we draw on the experience gained from this case to offer some broader observations and reflections on the development of evaluation systems in Japan.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	166-190
Number of pages	25
Journal	International Journal of Technology Management
Volume	26
Issue number	2-4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1504/ijtm.2003.003368
Publication status	Published - 2003

Keywords

Japan
Public management reform
Science and technology policy evaluation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Industrial relations
Engineering(all)
Computer Science Applications
Strategy and Management
Law

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