Economic Development: Impact Assessment + Evaluation

SRI's Center for Science, Technology, and Economic Development provides balanced and objective evaluations of how well a program or policy is meeting its goals. Researchers also define and measure the economic size and impact of programs and industries, and the return on investment of economic and technology programs.

Reports prepared by the center's researchers help clients communicate the impact of their programs to technical and lay audiences, and make objective, data-driven decisions on future program directions.

Projects

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Assessing the Economic Impact of Ohio’s Third Frontier Program

SRI's analyses and recommendations have bolstered support for a nearly $1 billion program extension.

Topics: Economic + Technical Analysis Economic Development: Impact Assessment + Evaluation Innovation Systems National, Regional + Local Development Research + Development Programs
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Economic Impacts of Engineering Research Centers

SRI measured the impacts of industry and academic collaborations aimed at strengthening U.S. competitiveness in engineering research.

Topics: Economic + Technical Analysis Economic Development: Impact Assessment + Evaluation Industry Competitiveness + Positioning National, Regional + Local Development Research + Development Programs Technology Opportunities

Press Releases

From Rayon to "Forever Plaid": Revitalization of Front Royal, Virginia Industrial Site Mirrors Changing U.S. Economy

SRI International is collaborating with the Front Royal/Warren County Economic Development Authority (EDA) in Virginia to implement a strategic economic planning roadmap that will guide the community to emerge as a national model for community development.

Topics: Economic + Technical Analysis Economic Development: Impact Assessment + Evaluation
SRI CEO Curtis R. Carlson to Address Malaysian Leaders on the Challenges and Opportunities in Building an Innovation Economy

Curtis R. Carlson, Ph.D., will present a keynote address, Innovation and Creativity: The Innovation Imperative, at a full-day event, Malaysian Innovation Economy: Concept and Leadership Challenges, taking place July 23 in Kuala Lumpur.

Topics: Economic Development: Impact Assessment + Evaluation

SRI In the News

Government Addressing Challenges Facing Taiwan's Economy

According to this article, Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou said Wednesday that his administration is continuing to work on strategies to address three development challenges that Curtis R. Carlson, SRI president and CEO said Taiwan needed to face.

Topics: Economic + Technical Analysis Economic Development: Impact Assessment + Evaluation
Areas Tie Economic Futures to Industry Clusters

According to this article, SRI recently identified early-stage clusters that can be developed in technologies for marine, medical and aerospace industries and business financial and data services, among other sectors.

Topics: Economic + Technical Analysis Economic Development: Impact Assessment + Evaluation
Report highlights Savannah's development needs

According to this article, an SRI economic report on Savannah, GA highlighted four significant areas for development: (1) advanced manufacturing, (2) professional, technical and specialized business services, (3) film/tv/digital media and (4) transportation and logistics.

Topics: Economic + Technical Analysis Economic Development: Impact Assessment + Evaluation
Stephen Ciesinski Innovation Expert: "Chile is Aware That More Must Be Done" (Note: original article in Spanish)

This article about innovation in Chile quotes SRI's Stephen Ciesinski, vice president, Strategic Business Development, who says that there is an understanding and awareness that the country must to more to advance and compete globally.

Topics: Economic + Technical Analysis Economic Development: Impact Assessment + Evaluation
Students Leaving School Without Right Skills To Succeed In 21st Century Economy - New Research

This article reports that students are not being equipped with the 21st century skills they need to succeed in a knowledge economy, according to new research published by Microsoft. The pilot year of the research was managed by SRI International.

Topics: Economic Development: Impact Assessment + Evaluation
Third Frontier Funds Help Local Business with Staff, Production

This article reports that SRI International conducted an assessment of the Ohio Third Frontier program and concluded the state's direct investment of $681 million between 2003-2008 led to the attraction to nearly $4.2 billion more in investment for a total impact of $6.6 billion.

Topics: Economic + Technical Analysis Economic Development: Impact Assessment + Evaluation
What Is Destination Medicine and How Does It Impact The Tourism Industry In The Tampa Bay Area?

According to this article, Regional Business Plan for Economic Development in the Tampa Bay Region, a study by SRI International, helps “identify specific industry clusters in which the region has a competitive advantage.”

Topics: Economic + Technical Analysis Economic Development: Impact Assessment + Evaluation
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