Quarterly Journal of Governance Knowledge

Quarterly Journal of Governance Knowledge

Investigation on the governance of innovation and technology in science and technology parks of Iran

Document Type : Original Article

Author
Kiarash Fartash
Institute for Science and Technology Studies, Shahid Beheshti University,Tehran. Iran
10.22034/jokog.2024.201819
Abstract
Nowadays, Governance in science and technology has become more serious for policymakers and governors. One of the most important reasons for this matter would be for the investigation of the main players’ roles and their operations in science and technology. The importance of reviewing Science and Technology Parks (STPs) - as a key player in science and technology governance and also a government policy tool for science and technology development- has got less attention of policy makers, despite its main role in science and technology. In this regard, this paper aims to investigate on the governance of innovation and technology in science and technology parks of Iran. In this regard, STPs main functions are extracted from the literature and related regulations and government supports which are related to STPs functions are highlighted. Eventually, a discussion about the effectiveness of mentioned supports and regulations for implementation of the STPs functions’ in Iran has been presented.
Keywords
Science and Technology Park
Governance of innovation and technology development
Government role
Resources
Persian sources
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 Saifuddin, A., Aslani, A., Darestani Farahani, H., Mousavi, H.(2015). By-laws and executive regulations of Shahr Technology Park, Tehran Municipality Studies and Planning Center, Tehran.
 Sanaipour, H. (1387). Investigating the relationship between the services of science and technology parks and the growth of new technology-oriented companies located in the technology parks of Tehran. Tehran University Press, Tehran.
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Quarterly Journal of Governance Knowledge
Volume 2, Issue 3
Summer 2024
Pages 110-124