Research & Technology Development: Spain

The Spanish R&D system is fostered by the Ministry of Science and Technology. The research policy is defined by the Secretary of State for scientific and technology. The matter of Telecommunications and the Information Society is managed by a specific Secretary of State.

The National R&D Plan 2000-2003 stands out in the Social and Health Area, where three thematic domains of interest are defined: Health Technologies (involved in the investigation in Technical Aid), Ageing, and Nutrition and health. Various projects and developments are executed in Spain. Both, governmental stimulated and private financed.

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