Development of Follow Up Survey and Evaluation Systems for R&D Projects : Consequences of Consideration and Challenges for the Future

Abstract

Follow-up surveys and evaluations of the circumstances and social/economical impacts of research and development (R&D) projects are very important, as are mid-term and end-term evaluations. This is especially the case for projects that are supported by public funds or sponsored by governments so as to ensure accountability and improvement of project management methods and R&D policies. In this study, the status of trial follow-up surveys and evaluations of R&D projects will be discussed, and a follow-up survey and evaluation system will be presented.