Governance of research and innovation: Globalisation and integration

Science, technology and innovation (STI) is still on of the most important area through which a region or a country may enhance its competitiveness and hence its welfare. However in order to respond the challenge of global economy we must optimize the interrelations between institutional and technological developments in innovation systems, with effective governance mechanisms integrating regional and upper-national aspects. Taking into account this arena, the author offers us the examples developments in the European Research Area (ERA), the Nordic cooperation, and the increasing cooperation in South-East Asia through ASEAN.