INTEGRATING PATHWAYS: EXPLORING THE EVOLUTION AND CONVERGENCE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICIES IN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND TURKIYE (2000-2020)

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2024-5

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Duru, Fatma

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This thesis provides a comprehensive analysis of Science and Technology (S&T) policies within the European Union (EU) and Türkiye over the period from 2000 to 2020. This study primarily focuses on investigating the influence of these policies on innovation and regional competitiveness. Through a methodological approach that involves examining primary and secondary sources including policy documents prepared by the national government and international organizations, the European Commission’s Report on Türkiye’s Progress Reports regarding the accession process, and scholarly articles, this research evaluates how these policies have adapted to global technological changes and how they addressed challenges in international cooperation. Emphasizing the alignment of Türkiye with various EU framework programs, the thesis discusses the contributions of S&T policies to economic competitiveness and innovation within both Türkiye and the EU. Furthermore, it explores the dynamic relationship between S&T policies and the broader socio-economic context, without neglecting the theoretical frameworks that shape these policies' implementations and implications. It highlights the impact of policy convergence on research and development ecosystems. Finally, this study aspires to provide valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and industry professionals, by informing them on the future of S&T policy-making processes and by fostering progress toward an integrated European Research Area (ERA).

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European Research Area (ERA), Framework Programmes (FPs), Science and Technology Policy, Policy Implementation, Research and Development (R&D), Innovation-Driven Development

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/109457

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Graduate School of Social Sciences, Thesis