International Conference on Public-Private Partnerships for Innovation, co-organised by The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Le Meridien Moscow Country Club, 16-17 December 2004.

Introduction -- Main findings and policy recommendations -- 1. From steady to sustainable growth: the "diversification through innovation" imperative -- 2. The Russian innovation system: main features, strengths and weaknesses -- 3. Russian innovation policy: achievements and shortcomings -- Annex 1. Complementary statistics and information -- Annex 2. List of "megaprojects" -- Annex 3. International Conference on Public-Private Partnerships for Innovation: Programme -- Appendix.

The engines of economic growth in Russia remain concentrated in industries dependent on exports of raw commodities. To achieve sustainable long-term growth, Russia needs to diversify its economic activities, and boosting innovation needs to be a central objective of the diversification. This book assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the Russian innovation system and formulates concrete policy recommendations with a focus on public-private partnerships.