The paper examines approaches to the assessment of innovation activity Russian universities and concludes that there is no unified methodology a set relevant indicators. As single tool at state level, it proposed use Monitoring effectiveness activities educational institutions higher education. For these purposes, author proposes allocate an independent block indicators in monitoring structure ...

Innovation is a complex phenomenon and process involving translation of knowledge into new techniques, products, services. It is considered crucial for sustainable agriculture development and achievement of long-term food security. The review describes the diversity of innovation and relates it to agro-food sector. It also sheds light on different innovation models and explores their contributi...

Chinese government has issued the “Outline of Medium and Long-term Plan for National Science and Technology Development” in January 2006 (The State Council, 2006), with an ambitious goal to become an innovative country by 2020. Meanwhile, the capacity building for innovation has become the core of national strategies, and results in a fundamental change in the national innovation strategy and r...