Past events

September 2008
01	Symposium 'India leads in brain circulation’ category: External event venue: Minderbroedersberg 4 - 6, Maastricht time: 09:30 - 13:00 abstract   More information
04	Village-Wide Effects of Agricultural Biotechnology:The Case of Bt Cotton in India Subramanian Arjunan, Georg-August-University of Goettingen category: Academic research seminar venue: UNU-MERIT conference room, 4th floor, Keizer Karelplein 19, 6211 TC, Maastricht time: 16:00 - 17:00 abstract
05-06	The Internationalisation of Chinese and Indian firms: Trends, Motivations and Strategy category: Conference venue: Keizer Karelplein 19, Maastricht time: 13:30 - 13:00 abstract   More information
09	The Challenges of Governance Structure, Trade Disputes and Natural Environment to China's Growth Wing Thye Woo, University of California Davis category: Joint UNU-MERIT/School of Governance Seminar venue: Auditorium 0.009, Maastricht School of Governance, Kapoenstraat 2, 6211 KW Maastricht time: 16:00 - 17:30 abstract   More information
18	Training in Times of Change Roberto Zachmann, ILO category: Policy seminar venue: Keizer Karelplein 19, Conference room, 4th floor time:
25	t.b.a. Marianne van der Steen, University of Twente category: Academic research seminar venue: UNU-Merit, Keizer Karelplein 19, Maastricht time: 15:00 abstract
26	The Internationalisation of Chinese and Indian firms: Policy implications of the new globalisation from the South category: Conference venue: Keizer Karelplein 19, Maastricht time: 09:00 abstract   More information
August 2008
28	Blurred boundaries between firms, and new boundaries within (large multinational) firms: the impact of decentralized networks for innovation John Cantwell, Rutgers University category: Academic research seminar venue: Keizer karelplein 19, conference room, 4th floor time: 12:00 - 13:00 abstract
June 2008
10-12	Design and Evaluation of Innovation Policy in Developing Countries (DEIP) category: Training seminar venue: The Royal Scientific Society, Amman, Jordan time: More information
10	Closing Symposium Strategic Innovation category: External event venue: Eurotel, Koning Albertlaan 264, Lanaken, Belgium time: 15:30 - 19:00 More information
13	Internationalization of Indian Enterprises: Patterns, Strategies, Ownership Advantages and Implications Dr Nagesh Kumar, Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) category: Academic research seminar venue: Keizer karelplein 19, conference room, 4th floor time: 12:00 - 13:00 abstract
13	Closing Symposium Strategic Innovation category: External event venue: Fortunato, Milaanstraat 120, Sittard, the Netherlands time: 15:30 - 19: More information
16	Improving the European Innovation Scoreboard methodology category: External event venue: Centre Albert Borschette -Room 4C, rue Froissart, 36, 1040 Brussels time: 09:15 - 16:30 abstract   More information
19	Transformations in China Angus Maddison, UNU-MERIT category: Policy seminar venue: Conference Room, 4th floor, Keizer Karelplein 19 time: 16:00 - 17:00 abstract   More information
27	Mental Capital: the economic significance of mental health Rifka Weekhuizen, UNU-MERIT category: PhD defence venue: Minderbroedersberg 4-6, Maastricht time: 12:00
May 2008
06	Linking up eGovernment: Building a Digital Europe category: External event venue: Brussels time: 09:00 - 17:00 More information
08	Global Income Inequality Branko Milanovic, World Bank category: Joint UNU-MERIT/School of Governance Seminar venue: School of Governance, seminar room 009 time: 16:00 - 17:30 abstract   More information
13	Spatial Industrial Complexes: Accessibility, Fuzzy Logic Approach and Regional Policies Rodrigo SIMÕES, Centre for Economic and Regional Development (Cedeplar) at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil category: Policy seminar venue: UNU-Merit, conference room, 4th floor time: 16:00 abstract
29	The Economics of Management in a large UK retail organizations Nick Zubanov, The Netherlands' Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis category: Academic research seminar time: 16:00 - 17:00 abstract
April 2008
03	Cointegrated VAR Analyses of a Hybrid DSGE and SVAR Model Xuxin Mao, Institute of Mathematical Economics (IMW) , Bielefeld University, Germany category: Academic research seminar venue: Conference room, 4th floor, Keizer Karelplein 19 time: 16:00 - 16:00 abstract
10	Research Collaboration in Nanotech Research: A Case Study of China Li Tang, School of Public Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology category: Academic research seminar time: 16:00 - 17:00 abstract
14	The Relevance, Types and Practices of Foresight in Decision-Making Attila Havas, Institute of Economics, Hungarian Academy of Sciences category: Policy seminar venue: Conference room 4th floor, Keizer Karelplein 19 time: 16:00 - 17:00 abstract
17	A multilevel analysis of innovation in developing countries Martin Srholec, Centre for Technology, Innovation and Culture (TIK). University of Oslo category: Academic research seminar venue: Conference room 4th floor, Keizer Karelplein 19 time: 16:00 - 17:00 abstract
21-23	Second Conference on Micro Evidence on Innovation in Developing Economies category: External event venue: Beijing, China time: More information
24	Sustainable Energy Development under Uncertainty Sabine Fuss, UNU-MERIT category: PhD defence venue: Aula, Maastricht University, Minderbroedersberg 4-6, Maastricht time: 14:00 - 15:00
29	Pathways out of Poverty for the 21st Century: The timing of Free Trade. Erik Reinert, Tallinn University of Technology, NORISS, Norwegian Institute of Strategic Studies, Other Canon Foundation category: Joint UNU-MERIT/School of Governance Seminar venue: Kapoenstraat 2, Seminar room 09 time: 16:00 - 17:30 abstract   More information
March 2008
06	Human Capital Intensity in R&D-performing Firms Located in Portugal: Do Foreign Multinationals Matter? Ana Teresa Tavares, University of Porto (CEMPRE, Faculty of Economics) category: Academic research seminar venue: Conference room 4th floor, Keizer Karelplein 19 time: 16:00 - 17:00 abstract
11	Russia and the EU: Strategic Partners or Competing Neighbours Maastricht Debate, category: External event venue: Venue: the Auditorium Faculty of Economics (Tongersestraat 53), Auditorium time: 19:30 - 21:30 abstract   More information
13	The technological niche and organizational growth and survival: a logical formalization and empirical analysis in the biopharmaceutical industry Ad van den Oord, Eindhoven Technical Universtity category: Academic research seminar time: 16:00 - 17:00 abstract
18	Is the world flat? Globalizing Japan's innovation system Atsushi Sunami, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, Tokyo category: Policy seminar venue: Conference room, 4th floor, Keizer Karelplein 19 time: 16:00 - 17:00 abstract
20	Prize or Patent? Innovative Ideas for Funding Medical Drug Development and Access Panel Discussion, category: External event venue: Conference Room 7, UN Headquarters, New York time: 15:00 - 17:30 abstract   More information
February 2008
04	Towards a European Strategy in Support of Innovation in Services category: External event venue: Berlaymont Building, Room: Jean Rey, Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200, Brussels time: 09:15 - 17:00 abstract   More information
12	Challenges to Science and Technology and Innovation Policy in the Adjustment of Development Goals in China Shulin Gu, Tsinghua University, China category: misc venue: Conference Room, 4th Floor, UNU-MERIT, Keizer Karelplein 19, Maastricht time: 16:00 - 17:30 abstract
13	Playing in invisible markets: Innovating to harness the economic power of the poor Dr. Shyama Ramani, category: public lecture venue: Aula, Maastricht University, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Tongersestraat 53 time: 19:30 - 21:30 abstract   More information
15	Explaining Success and Failure in Development Professor Adam Szirmai, UNU-MERIT category: public lecture venue: Maastricht University, Minderbroedersberg 4-6 time: 16:30 - 18:00 abstract   More information
19	The Politics of Climate Change Maastricht Debate, category: External event venue: Aula, Faculty of Economics, Maastricht University, Tongersestraat 53, Maastricht. time: 19:30 - 21:30 abstract   More information
21	Breaking path dependence in the energy sector – the need for technology-specific policies Staffan Jacobsson, Chalmers University of Technology , Sweden category: Academic research seminar venue: Conference room of the UNU-MERIT, 4th floor, Keizer Karelplein 19 time: 16:00 - 17:00 abstract
25	Regional Foreign Participation and Externalities: New empirical evidence from Mexican Regions Jacob A. Jordaan, Free University of Amsterdam category: Academic research seminar venue: Conference room, 4th floor, UNU-MERIT, Keizer Karelplein 19, Maastricht ' time: 16:00 - 17:00 abstract
28	Anthropogenics: a science of adaptive behaviour? Niels Roling, Wageningen University category: Policy seminar venue: Conference Room, 4th floor, Keizer Karelplein 19 time: 16:00 - 17:30 abstract
January 2008
15	New Technology Promotion and Self Organising Systems of Innovation: the Case of NERICA in West Africa Dr. Daniel N. Dalohoun, United Nations University MERIT/INRA, University of Ghana category: Academic research seminar venue: UNU-MERIT, Confernece room, 4th floor, Keizer Karelplein 19, Maastricht time: 15:00 - 16:00 abstract   More information
17	Approach for analysing capabilities in latecomer software companies Rousseva Rossitza, UNU-MERIT category: Academic research seminar venue: Conference room 4th floor, Keizer Karelplein 19 time: 16:00 - 17:00 abstract
22	ICT and Innovation: Evolving Opportunities Thomas Andersson, Jonkoping University, Sweden category: Policy seminar venue: Conference Room, 4th floor, Keizer Karelplein 19 time: 14:30 - 16:00 abstract
28-29	Medical innovation prizes as a mechanism to promote innovation and access category: External event venue: Bouillonstraat 1-3, Maastricht time: abstract   More information
31	Towards a Taxonomy of National Innovation Systems Manuel Mira Godinho, School of Economics and Management, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa category: Academic research seminar venue: Keizer Karelplein 19, Conference Room time: 16:00 - 17:00 abstract
December 2007
05	ICIM 2007 category: External event venue: Yamaguchi, Japan time: More information
06	Networks of Civil Society Organizations: The case of women’s groups in Turkey Müge Ozman, Bureau d'Économie Théorique et Appliquée (BETA), Université Louis-Pasteur category: Academic research seminar venue: Keizer Karelplein 19, Maastricht time: 16:00 abstract
13	Linking Agricultural Growth and Social Protection: Evidence from Malawi, Ethiopia and Bangladesh Rachel Slater, Overseas Development Institute (ODI), UK category: Joint UNU-MERIT/School of Governance Seminar venue: MGSoG, Kapoenstraat 2, room: 0.009 time: 16:00 abstract   More information
November 2007
07-08	3rd International Conference on Services and Innovation: Services Innovation - Driving Growth, Driving Profit category: External event venue: The Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin, Ireland time: More information
07	Re-inventing the Wheel? – Transferring Best Practices in eGovernment category: External event venue: Beaulieu 25, Brussels, Room O/S 1 time: 09:30 - 04:30 More information
08	Geoengineering and Economic Growth: Making Climate Change Irrelevant or Buying Time? Sjak Smulders, Department of Economics and CentER, Tilburg University category: Academic research seminar venue: Keizer Karelplein 19, Maastricht time: 16:00 abstract
15	The impact of related variety on regional growth in Italy in the period 1995-2003 Ron Boschma, Department of Economic Geography, Faculty of GeoSciences, Utrecht University category: Academic research seminar venue: Keizer Karelplein 19, Maastricht time: 16:00 - 17:00 abstract
19	Politics, Investor Protection and Competition Enrico Perotti, University of Amsterdam and UNU-MERIT category: Academic research seminar venue: Conference room, 4th floor, UNU-MERIT, Keizer Karelplein 19, Maastricht time: 10:00 - 11:00 abstract   More information
29	Dialogues at the Interface: from North -South transfer to global exchange in development policy Louk de la Rive Box, International Institute of Social Studies, The Hague category: Policy seminar venue: Conference Room, 4th floor, Keizer Karelplein 19 time: 16:00 abstract
October 2007
04	Measuring the Foreign Activities of Multinational Enterprises: The Country-Specific Mismatch between Foreign Direct Investment Data and Actual Economic Activity Sjoerd Beugelsdijk, Nijmegen School of Management category: Academic research seminar venue: Keizer Karelplein 19, Maastricht time: 16:00 abstract
08	Is Culture an Obstacle to African Economic Development? Jean-Philippe Platteau, Centre for Research on the Economics of Development (CRED), University of Namur category: Academic research seminar venue: Kiezer Karelplein 19, Maastricht time: 16:00
15	Climate Change Policy as Post-Political Populism Erik Swyngedouw, School of Environment and Development, University of Manchester category: Joint UNU-MERIT/School of Governance Seminar venue: Faculty of Economics, Aula, Tongersestraat 53, Maastricht time: 11:00 abstract   More information
17	Reconciling Environmental Conservation with Economic Prosperity; the feasibility of Double Dividens in the Short and Long run Tobias Kronenberg, category: PhD defence venue: Aula, Minderbroedersberg 4-6, Maastricht time: 12:00 - 13:30
17	Assessing the impact of foreign direct investment in Transition Economies Victoria Kravtsova, category: PhD defence venue: Aula, Minderbroedersberg 4-6, Maastricht time: 14:00 - 15:30
23-24	Turning knowledge into practice: Getting more out of public investment in innovation category: External event venue: Berlin, Germany time: abstract   More information
September 2007
03	Building a Foundation for Sustainable Electronic Governance - From Experience, To Lessons, to a Framework Dr. Tomasz Janowski, UNU-IIST, Macao category: Academic research seminar time: 12:00 - 13:00 abstract   More information
06	Rethinking Development Assistance David Ellerman, University of California at Riverside category: Joint UNU-MERIT/School of Governance Seminar venue: MGSoG, Kapoenstraat 2, Maastricht time: 16:00 abstract   More information
13	Out of the Energy Labyrinth Carole Nakhle, Surrey Energy Economics Centre (SEEC), University of Surrey category: Academic research seminar venue: Keizer Karelplein 19, Maastricht time: 16:00 abstract
18	Semiconductors: Explaining Variations in Catch-up Strategies in Malaysia, China, Taiwan and Korea Rajah Rasiah, University of Malaya category: Policy seminar venue: Conference room, 4th Floor, Keizer Karelplein time: 16:00 - 17:30 abstract
20	Technological Change during the Ancient Regime Alessandro Nuvolari, TU/e, ECIS (Eindhoven Centre for Innovation Studies) category: Academic research seminar venue: Keizer Karelplein 19, Maastricht time: 16:00 - 17:00 abstract
20-23	Globelics 2007 category: External event venue: Saratov, Russia time: abstract   More information
20-21	EPIP Conference 2007 , CIRCLE/Lund University, Sweden category: External event venue: Lund University, Sweden time: More information
26-27	High Level Workshop on “Dialogues for a Sustainable Development - EU and China” , Co-organized by organised by the Institute for Strategic and International Studies (Lisbon), with the collaboration of the Institute of European Studies (Free University of Brussels), the UNU-MERIT (Maastricht), the European Institute for Security Studies category: External event venue: Centre Culturel Gulbenkian, Paris time:
August 2007
27	OECD/MOST (Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology) Conference on China's National Innovation System and Policy category: External event venue: Beijing, China time:
June 2007
04	Investment in Process Innovation: Technological Obsolescence in Australian Manufacturing Jerry Courvisanos, School of Business, University of Ballarat, Australia category: Academic research seminar time: 12:30 abstract
19	China and India as emerging economic and political superpowers? Impacts on the Global Governance architecture Dirk Messner, Director, German Development Institute –GDI-, Bonn, Germany category: Joint UNU-MERIT/School of Governance Seminar venue: Carl Dittrich Zaal, Student Service Centre, Bonnefantenstraat 2 time: 16:00 abstract   More information
May 2007
01	Disarmament, Peace and Conflict Prevention - UNU-MERIT Conference in honour of Ramesh Thakur category: Conference venue: Aula, Minderbroedersberg 4, Maastricht time: 14:00 - 18:00 More information
03	Treatment of (energy price) uncertainties in energy systems models Volker Krey, Programme Group Systems Analysis and Technology Evaluation (STE), Research Centre, Julich category: Academic research seminar venue: Keizer Karelplein 19, Maastricht time: 16:00 abstract
04	Hydrogen Fuel Cells and Alternatives in the Energy and Transport Sectors - Policy Issues for Developing Countries category: External event venue: UN, New York, Conference Room B time: 13:15 - 14:45 More information
09	Capital goods import and manufacturing skills upgrading in developing countries: evidence from the manufacturing sector in Botswana Alexis Habiyaremye, UNU-MERIT category: PhD seminar venue: UNU-MERIT, Seminar Room, 4th floor time: 16:00 abstract
30	Cognition, Culture and Management Research Mark Peterson, Florida Atlantic University category: Academic research seminar venue: Keizer Karelplein 19, Maastricht time: 15:00 abstract
31-01	Micro Evidence on Innovation in Developing Economies category: Conference venue: Tongersestraat 53, Maastricht time: More information
April 2007
05	Memberships and the Dynamics of Human Capital Giulio Zanella, University of Siena, Department of Economics category: Academic research seminar venue: Keizer Karelplein 19, Maastricht time: 16:00 abstract
12	Increasing returns to scale and urban characteristics: bridging firms and regions Gustavo Britto, Land Economy Department, Darwin College, University of Cambridge category: Academic research seminar venue: Keizer Karelplein 19, Maastricht time: 16:00 abstract
17	Structural Change and Economic Development Jose Antonio Ocampo, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), United Nations category: Joint UNU-MERIT/School of Governance Seminar venue: Feestsalon, Bouillonstraat 3 (Faculty of Law), 6200 MD Maastricht time: 16:00 abstract   More information
25	Social capital and social dysfunction: Evidence from Dutch Municipalities Semih Akcomak, UNU-MERIT category: PhD seminar venue: UNU-MERIT, Seminar Room, 4th floor time: 16:00 abstract
26	Different Energy Visions and Implications Christoph W. Frei, Director, Energy, World Economic Forum; Adjunct Professor, International Energy Policy & Strategy, EPFL, Switzerland category: Policy seminar venue: UNU-MERIT, Maastricht, Conference Room, 4th floor time: 16:00 abstract
March 2007
01	Academics in Networks of Inventors: An Exploration of KEINS Database Bulat Sanditov, UNU-MERIT category: Academic research seminar venue: Keizer Karelplein 19, Maastricht time: 16:00 abstract
07	Habit Formation, Information Exchange and Geography of Demand Zakaria Babutsidze, UNU-MERIT and Department of Economics, Maastricht University category: PhD seminar venue: FDEWB, Tongersestraat 53, Room A 0.23 time: 16:00 - choos abstract   More information
12	Innovation Policy and Innovation in China: towards an Innovative Country Jun Jin, Research Center for Science, Technology, and Education Policy, Zhejiang University category: Academic research seminar venue: Keizer Karelplein 19, Maastricht time: 12:00 abstract
15	Which Inequality? The Inequality of Resources Versus the Inequality of Rewards Ed Hopkins, University of Edinburgh category: Academic research seminar venue: Keizer Karelplein 19, Maastricht time: 16:00 abstract
February 2007
00	t.b.a. Szirmai, Eddy, UNU-MERIT category: Academic research seminar time: 16:00 - 17:00 abstract
01	Sub-currents in the Innovations River -Explaining Innovativeness using New Product Announcements Wilfred Dolfsma, Utrecht School of Economics and UNU-MERIT category: Academic research seminar abstract
07	Consumption smoothing strategies in Russia: An empirical investigation Geranda Notten, Maastricht Graduate School of Governance category: PhD seminar venue: Keizer Karelplein 19, Maastricht time: 16:00 abstract
15	Human Capital, Dynamic Preference and Endogenous Transition form Primitive Agriculture to Industrial Mass Production: Three Stages of Economic Development Rudrani Bhattacharya, Planning Unit, Indian Statistical Institute category: Academic research seminar venue: Keizer Karelplein 19, Maastricht time: 16:00 abstract
January 2007
10	Enhancing ICT Use for Agricultural Innovation Systems Dr. Tugrul Temel, category: Policy seminar venue: UNU-MERIT, 12:00 hours abstract
11	Structural Holes, Innovation and the Distribution of Ideas Robin Cowan, UNU-MERIT category: Academic research seminar abstract
15	Renewable Energy Development in China: Integrated Technology and Social Impact Assessment Dr. Lin Gan, Center for International Climate and Enviromental Research, Oslo category: Policy seminar venue: Keizer Karelplein 19, Maastricht, 12:00 hours abstract
19	1st Charles Cooper annual memorial lecture - The Challenge of the Asian Drivers: From Industrial to Innovation Policy Professor Raphie Kaplinsky, category: public lecture venue: UNU-MERIT, Maastricht abstract   More information
25	HIPCs, Development Assistance and Children: Child Survival Imperatives in Aid Programmes Jay Chaubey, Ph.D., Senior Policy Advisor, Division of Policy and Planning, UNICEF, New York category: Policy seminar venue: UNU-MERIT, Maastricht, conference room, 16h00 abstract
30	Energy Consumption, Technological Progress and Economic Policy Prof. Théophile Azomahou, Université Louis Pasteur , Strasbourg category: Policy seminar venue: UNU-MERIT, Maastricht, Conference Room, 12:00 hours abstract
December 2006
04-07	Design and Evaluation of Innovation Policy in Latin America - Indicators of Progress category: Training seminar abstract
05	The Role of Noncognitive Skills in Explaining Cognitive Test Scores Bas ter Weel, Department of Economics and MERIT, Maastricht University category: Academic research seminar abstract
13	The Emerging High Tech Competitors from Asia, Contrasts between the Innovative activities of China and India Prof. Sunil Mani, Centre for Development Studies, India category: Policy seminar venue: Keizer Karelplein 19, Maastricht, 16h00 abstract
14	Dynamics of new techonology diffusion - A study of the Indian automotive industry Mamata Parhi, UNU-MERIT category: PhD defence venue: Aula, Minderbroedersberg 4-6, Maastricht, 12h00 More information
14	Social structures and the innovation process. Their role in the demand of firms and consumers Andreas Reinstaller, UNU-MERIT category: PhD defence venue: Aula, Minderbroedersberg 4-6, Maastricht, 14h00 More information
14	Essays on social learning and imitation Bulat Sanditov, UNU-MERIT category: PhD defence venue: Aula, Minderbroedersberg 4-6, Maastricht, 16h00 More information
18	The determinants of remittances: A comparison between Albania and Moldova Jessica Hagen-Zanker (with Melissa Siegel), MGSoG category: PhD seminar abstract
November 2006
07	International Differences in the Family Gap in Pay: The Role of Labor Market Institutions Daniel Fernandez Kranz, Saint Louis University Madrid category: Academic research seminar abstract
08	Buzz Without Being There? Communities of Practice in Context Meric Gertler, University of Toronto category: Policy seminar venue: UNU-MERIT, Maastricht, 16:00 hours abstract
09-10	Bringing the economy forward – innovation policy in Canada and the Netherlands category: Conference venue: UNU-MERIT, Maastricht abstract
14	Introducing Regulation in the Measurement of Efficiency, with an Application to the Canadian Air Carriers Industry Stéphane Vigeant, University of Lille category: Academic research seminar abstract
21	The Intergenerational Transmission of Risk and Trust Attitudes Uwe Sunde, IZA, Bonn category: Academic research seminar abstract
28	What Drives Productivity in Tanzanian Manufacturing Firms: Technology or Institutions? Micheline Goedhuys, UNU-MERIT category: Academic research seminar abstract
28	OSS Impact International Workshop category: Free/Libre Open Source Software (FLOSS) venue: Eurovillage (Room London), 80 Boulevard Charlemagne - 1000 Brussels abstract   More information
October 2006
02	Global Inequality and Global Macroeconomics Prof. James Galbraith, Senior Scholar with the Levy Economics Institute, University of Texas category: Policy seminar venue: UNU-MERIT, Maastricht abstract
03	Social Capital, Innovation and Growth: Evidence from Europe Semih Akcomak, MERIT, Maastricht University category: Academic research seminar abstract
09-20	DIMETIC European Summer School category: Training seminar venue: UNU-MERIT, Maastricht, the Netherlands abstract
10	Information Technology and Inequality: Evidence from British Establishments Alex Whalley, University of California at Merced category: Academic research seminar
17	Two-hour workshop on growth dynamics Timo Trimborn & Karl-Josef Koch, University of Hamburg category: Academic research seminar abstract
23-27	Design and Evaluation of Innovation Policy in Developing Countries (DEIP) category: Training seminar venue: UNU-MERIT, Maastricht, the Netherlands abstract
24	Training and Retirement Behavior in the Perspective of the Firm Raymond Montizaan, ROA, Maastricht University category: Academic research seminar
26	Innovation Systems and Development: The Journey of a Beleaguered Nile Perch Fishery in Uganda Rose Kiggundu, UNU-MERIT category: PhD defence venue: Minderbroedersberg, Maastricht More information
31	Does Antidumping Use Contribute to Trade Liberalization? An empirical Analysis Maurizio Zanardi, CentER, Tilburg University category: Academic research seminar abstract
September 2006
05	The Value of Science: Changing Conceptions of Scientific Productivity, 1869-circa 1970. Benoit Godin, Canadian Science and Innovation Indicators Consortium category: Academic research seminar abstract
07-08	Policy, Law and Economics of Intellectual Property - 1st Annual Conference of the EPIP Association category: External event venue: Munich, Germany More information
07	The Linear Model of Innovation: The Historical Construction of an Analytical Framework Benoît Godin, Canadian Science and Innovation Indicators Consortium category: Policy seminar venue: UNU-MERIT, Maastricht, 16:00 hrs abstract
19	University IPRs and Knowledge Transfer. Is the IPR Ownership Model More Efficient? Bart Verspagen, ECIS, Eindhoven University category: Academic research seminar abstract
26	On the Persistence of Inequality in the Distribution of Abilities and Income Adriaan van Zon, Department of Economics and MERIT, Maastricht University category: Academic research seminar
28	The impact of Free/Libre Open Source Software on innovation and competitiveness of the European Union category: Free/Libre Open Source Software (FLOSS) venue: Brussels, Belgium More information
August 2006
28-29	[Call for papers] Barriers to Entry and to Expansion in the Developing World: the Role of Institutional Constraints category: External event venue: Amsterdam, the Netherlands More information
June 2006
06	Occupational Differences in Unemployment Rates in the United States: Hysteresis or Structural? Bertrand Candelon, Department of Economics, Maastricht University category: Academic research seminar
27	Foreign Ownership, Technological Capability and Exports: Evidence from Sri Lankan Enterprises Dr.Ganesh Wignaraja, Asian Development Bank, Manila, Philippines category: Policy seminar venue: UNU-MERIT, Maastricht abstract
28	Half way there: the long walk to freedom and economic justice in South Africa Francis Wilson, Saldru, School of Economics, University of Cape Town category: misc venue: Maastricht, the Netherlands More information
29	The Evolution of Research Collaboration in South Africa Tom Pogue, UNU-MERIT category: PhD defence venue: Maastricht, the Netherlands More information
30	PhD presentations category: PhD seminar venue: UNU-MERIT, 10h00 More information
May 2006
02	The Pharmacia Story of Entrepreneurship and as a Creative Technical University Gunnar Eliasson, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm category: Academic research seminar
02-05	Design and Evaluation of Innovation Policy in Developing Countries (DEIP) category: Training seminar venue: Port Louis, Mauritius More information
09	Formulation of Technical, Economic and Environmental Efficiency Measures that are Consistent with the Materials Balance Condition Tim Coelli, Department of Economics, University of Queensland category: Academic research seminar
15-17	FM10 Openness: Code, science and content­ - Making collaborative creativity sustainable category: External event venue: University of Illinois, Chicago, USA abstract
16	Qualification and Education Mismatches: Consequences for Workers Lourdes Badillo-Amador, Technical University of Cartagena category: Academic research seminar
19	Foreign Direct Investment, Spillovers and Innovation: The Case of the Kenyan Manufacturing Industry Geoffrey Gachino, UNU-MERIT category: PhD defence venue: 12:00, Minderbroedersberg 4-6, Maastricht abstract   More information
22-24	International Seminar Celso Furtado: Industrial Policy and the Challenges for Competitiveness category: External event venue: Sao Paolo, Brazil More information
23	Different but Equal: Total Work, Gender and Social Norms in EU and US Time Use Daniel Hamermesh, Department of Economics, University of Texas at Austin category: Academic research seminar
30	Exit in Globalising Industries: The Role of International Sourcing Leo Sleuwaegen, Department of Applied Economics, Catholic University Leuven