Purpose+of+the+Introduction

The primary function of the IPP is to help practitioners learn about the policy tools and approaches that have been applied in various country contexts around the world. An Introduction is provided for those who may not be familiar with the theme for which these tools and approaches have been designed.

The IPP covers both the conceptual framework and the “how-to” aspects of innovation policy formulation and implementation; and also helps users to analyze innovation systems and identify and prioritize good practice solutions. The challenge is to find the policy solutions that work in a given context.

The IPP mobilizes a broad range of current knowledge and expertise on the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of policies that are appropriate to specific country needs and socioeconomic conditions.

Equally important, the IPP will facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration across countries and regions. For this reason, introductions to themes also contain references to papers and reports which provide research which supports the tools and approaches provided by the IPP for practitioners to implement. References are indicated by numbered endnotes with web links where available.