Regional innovation system analysis model : the case of Iran

الملخص EN

This article aims at analysing and assessing the innovation system in Iran within a regional context.

The World Bank Institute Knowledge Assessment Methodology (KAM) variables were adopted to create the regional innovation system analysis model for this study.

The research analyses was based on cross-country comparison.

The findings showed that, though science and technology growth in Iran was fast, the dominance of the government sector in R&D lags Iran far behind the innovative countries.

Finally, the article provided policy implications and suggestions based on the findings of this study.