The article analyses the R&D evaluation processes and procedures in Italian universities and public research agencies. It is argued that although recent changes introduced in the system represent a significant step forward, they are still insufficient to move from a bureaucratic to a more...

The situation in Italy with regard to evaluation is unsatisfactory: the limited experience in carrying out evaluation, the inherent risks of its improper use, and the difficulty of reporting results in the presence of unclear objectives represent the major obstacles. However, progress on the...

The aim of this paper is to assess whether and to what extent data gathered by the Community Innovation Survey (CIS) are able to grasp regional specificities in the innovation process, and to propose a specific set of technological indicators which can be used for such a purpose. The evidence...