Don Scott-Kemmis

Don Scott-Kemmis is a consultant specialising in industry and innovation policy. Previously an Associate Professor at the Australian National University, where he led the Innovation Management and Policy Program, and a research fellow at the University of Sussex and University of Wollongong. He has been a consultant to many national and international organisations, including the FAO, ILO, UNESCO, EU and GIZ. He was a manager in research and innovation policy branches in the public sector in Australia and a Ministerial Adviser. He holds degrees from the University of Sydney and University of Sussex.

Recent articles by Don Scott-Kemmis

A poor start to the strategic examination of R&D

A poor start to the strategic examination of R&D

In 2024, in a context of declining R&D and productivity, the government appointed an independent expert panel to lead a strategic examination of Australia’s R&D system. In February the first discussion paper was released along with invitations to make submissions.

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