<p>2011 was the second year to conduct Strategic Development Partner Country KSP with Uzbekistan. From the grand theme of 2010 SDPC KSP with Uzbekistan, 'Mid and Long term Plan from Promoting Innovation and Sustainable Economic Growth,' more specific topics related to strategies for transforming into innovation based<br />
economy were developed and enriched. 2011 KSP with Uzbekistanis titled 'Strengthening Uzbekistan's National Innovation System,' which has five sub research areas as follows: 1) National Science and Technology (S&T) Policy, 2) Science and Technology Human Resource Development, 3) Technology Transfer and Commercialization, 4) Establishment and Promotion of Regional Innovation System, and 5) Development of Export oriented Small and Medium Enterprises. The major results of the project findings of 2011 KSP with Uzbekistan will be summarized. according to the sub research areas respectively.</p>
<p>Uzbekistan has been trying to develop its economy through science and technology. It has been formulating and implementing national S&T policies in order to strengthen its national innovation system (NIS). In order to be successful, Uzbekistan needs rational S&T policies that are relevant to its national frame conditions. In order to formulate and implement a rational S&T policy, the major components of national S&T policy needs to be analyzed.</p>