University-industry links : policy dimensions Shahid Yusuf -- Pt.1. UIL-related policies of national governments -- Notes on UIL-related policies of national governments Luc Soete -- University-industry knowledge transfer in Switzerland Dominique Foray -- University-industry links and U.K....

The benefits of good health to individuals and to society are strongly positive and improving the health of the poor is a key Millennium Development Goal. A typical health strategy advocated by some is increased public spending on health targeted to favor the poor and backed by foreign...

This study was initiated in 1999 with the objective of identifying the most promising path to development in light of emerging global and regional changes. The purpose of this volume is to examine the role of universities in enhancing technological capability in Asian as well as other industrial...