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The Research and Development Governance Policy

The UAE launched the ‘Research and Development (R&D) Governance Policy’ and the ‘Emirates Research and Development Council’ to strengthen the performance and effectiveness of the UAE’s science and technology (S&T) sector and its efforts to achieve a knowledge-based economy.

Objectives

Launched in September 2021, the ‘R&D Governance policy’ encompasses regulations, principles and standards of good practice to achieve and continuously improve the quality of research across all sectors. The policy aims to:

  • foster an agile, robust national ecosystem for research and development in the UAE
  • define a centralised governance body for R&D and identify the responsibilities of its stakeholders
  • develop a mechanism to standardise data and measure the performance and impact of R&D at the national level
  • set standards to improve research, elevate the performance of the national R&D activities, enhance ethical and scientific quality, promote good practice and reduce adverse incidents
  • promote the UAE’s human intellectual capital
  • enhance global competitiveness in the industries of the future
  • create pathways towards priority markets.

 

Pillars

R&D Governance model

The first pillar establishes a framework for the governance of R&D. It is designed to strengthen the ecosystem of R&D.

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Emirates Research and Development Council

Establishment of the Emirates Research and Development Council, as the national body representing the highest level of this governance.

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Updated on 16 Nov 2023

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