The following papers present results from evaluations of publicly-funded R&D assistance provided to New Zealand firms. Below you will find:
Innovation Policies and Funding in New Zealand: How Effective Are They? A survey of the evidence from recent evaluations, research papers, statistical studies and policy documents. Part B:
This document contains summaries and extracts from the evaluation reports, policy papers and other analytical and statistical sources used in compiling Part A of the study. In some cases, where the paper may not have been widely published, the whole document has been reproduced here.
The purpose of this Part B is to provide a convenient and accessible collection of references on the issues most relevant to this study. However, many of these summaries, extracts, etc. provide only a very general picture of the findings and conclusions of these source papers; they do not attempt to provide a complete synopsis. Readers are strongly encouraged to refer to the source documents for more complete information.
Innovation Policies and Funding in New Zealand: How Effective Are They? A systematic review of the evidence from recent evaluations, research papers, statistical studies and policy documents
This paper presents the results from a comprehensive, evidence-based, stock-take of major evaluations and policy analyses of Government innovation policies and funding over the last ten years (2000 – 2010). The aim of this “meta-evaluation” is to assess the aggregate effectiveness of these government policies and interventions. The major findings from this work have been specifically presented to help inform the development of future innovation policies.
Innovation Policies and Funding in New Zealand: How Effective Are They? A systematic review of the evidence from recent evaluations, research papers, statistical studies and policy documents: A Discussion Paper
This paper provides a summary of the findings from a selective, yet comprehensive, review of the impacts and achievements of New Zealand government policies and funding on “innovation” over the last 10 years. The assessment involved a review of over 50 official documents comprising programme evaluations, research papers, economic analyses, policy reviews, and statistical reports. Most of these documents relate to New Zealand government policies and programmes that have been implemented during this period through Vote: RS&T and Vote: Economic Development. The report acknowledges that this does not capture all innovation-related expenditure of the Government, for example that undertaken through the education, agriculture, health and other sector votes.
Innovation Policies and Funding in New Zealand: How Effective Are They? A Meta evaluation of the evidence from recent evaluations, research papers, statistical studies and policy documents
This paper provides a summary of the findings from a detailed assessment of the impacts and achievements of New Zealand Government policies and funding on “innovation” over the last 10 years. The assessment involved a review of over 50 official documents comprising research papers, studies, policy reviews, programme evaluations and statistical reports. Most of these documents relate directly to New Zealand Government policies and programmes that have been implemented during this period under Vote: RS&T and under Vote: Economic Development. A small number of relevant papers and analyses from other international studies or sources were included for comparative purposes and to help formulate more robust conclusions.