Partnerships for the 1980's: An Overview of Intergovernmental Science and Technology. Part I (Report from a Conference Held for the National Science Foundation and the Intergovernmental Science, Engineering and Technology Advisory Panel, November 19-21, 1980, Fredericksburg, Virginia)

摘要

This conference report highlights how the United States can better use its scientific and technological resources to solve problems in areas such as energy, environment, economic development, hazardous wastes, radioactive materials transport, and public transportation. Suggestions offered include: sustained, long-term Federal commitment; more focus on research and development utilization; sustained, long-term commitment by state and local governments; enhanced capacity-strengthening efforts for state and local governments; appropriate market aggregation of state and local markets; improved horizontal linkages between and among states and local governments; and improved incentives and rewards. An overview of national policy is provided and a discussion of what has been done in terms of research results, applications, and organizational innovations is included. Legislative initiatives are reviewed and activities undertaken by state and local government public interest associations are examined. Semantic problems in intergovernmental science and technology (S and T) are discussed and the suggestion is made that those involved in intergovernmental S&T should clarify terms, concepts, goals, and processes. Appendices provide a list of conference participants and summaries of group discussions.