Basic characteristics,important problems and value orientation of China's science and technology think tanks
Implementing the innovation-driven development strategy is not only an important measure to modernize the national governance system and governance capacity,but also a vital component of the Chinese path to modernization.The significance of high-quality development of technology-focused think tanks,characterized by their knowledge and technology intensity,is increasingly evident.China's science and technology think tanks have always adhered to the value concept of the Party's leadership and the principle of putting the people first.They have developed a diversified and comprehensive integration model for think tanks.They offer a range of interdisciplinary products and boast specialized,composite scientific and technological talents.However,they also face a series of significant challenges,including the need to improve the support for innovative talents,address the insufficiency of scientific and technological output and its low conversion rate,strengthen institutional and mechanism reforms and innovations,and increase the intensity of research funding.To further promote the high-quality development of science and technology think tanks,the construction of new-era think tanks should adhere to the following seven key value orientations:optimize the top-level design and strategic layout of China's science and technology think tanks to comprehensively enhance the breadth and depth of their participation in decision-making and consulting;continuously refine the research methods and models of innovative technology think tanks to enhance their technological vitality;vigorously develop and strengthen the talent strategy of science and technology think tanks,continuously consolidating the foundation of scientific research;establish a fair and authoritative evaluation system for technology think tanks,and continuously improve the information resource sharing system and mechanism;promote the digital transformation and development of technology think tank management,and continuously refine the operational mechanisms;improve the diversified funding investment mechanism to enhance the conversion rate of scientific and technological achievements from think tanks;strengthen international exchanges and cooperation among technology think tanks to continuously enhance their global influence.
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