Abstract
The purpose of this article is to review the carious cooperative research programs in science and technology development in the EC. Facing market unification in 1992, the formation of cooperative programs has increased briskly in recent years. Cooperative R&D in the EC has proceeded according to the Framework Program (1st; 1984-1987, 2nd; 1987-1991). This article explains the research organization and research objectives of each project under the Framework Program, and reviews the proposed activities of the 3rd Framework Program (1990-1994).The promotion of research networks amongst industries in the EC is also described, followed by a discussion of cooperative R&D with European countries beyond the EC, through programs such as EUREKA and ESF. In addition, as an obstacle to cooperation, the conservativeness of each sector is pointed to.Finally, the future prospects of the relationship between the EC and Japan are considered.
