Making research matter in development

Today, we can see a growing concern among governments, policy makers, donors and other stakeholders, that there is a mismatch between research (R&D) input and its results. Substantial amounts of money are spent on research facilities without a commensurate return on investment. For developed countries, it can be frustrating not getting the sought-after mileage of an investment in knowledge production. For developing countries, the effects can be more sinister and even thwart development.