2010. vol. 5. No. 1

Tatyana Meshkova, PhD in Political Science, Director of the Informational-co-ordinative Centre for co-operation with OECD (OECD – HSE Partnership Centre) of the International Organisations Research Institute of the State University – Higher School of Economics; E-mail: TMeshkova@hse.ru

The paper is focused on the main drivers of the Russia’s transition to the knowledge-based innovative economy. The author tries to evaluate the potential role of Russian education and science in the further economical modernization taking into account their history, current competitiveness and new challenges such as quality and effectiveness requirements as well as international trends and policy priorities in education, R&D and innovation areas. The author stresses the need of the complex and evidence-based evaluation of the Russian competitiveness in education and researches, analysis of strengths and weaknesses of the national innovation system and policy measures to transform the human capital into an asset and resource of social and economic modernization. The paper also introduces the articles of the issue of the Journal presented, focusing on different dimensions of innovation economy and analyzing the best national and international policy practices in the areas observed.

Vladimir Kiselev, Head of International Science and Innovation Policy Research Unit of the Centre of Science Research and Statistics of the Ministry of Science and Education of the Russian Federation; E-mail: vnkiselev@rambler.ru

Tatyana Meshkova, PhD in Political Science, Director of the OECD-HSE Partnership Centre of the International Organisations Research Institute of the State University – Higher School of Economics; E-mail: TMeshkova@hse.ru

Arina Shadrikova, Researcher of the OECD-HSE Partnership Centre of the International Organisations Research Institute of the State University – Higher School of Economics; E-mail: ashadrikova@hse.ru

Alexandra Yakovleva, PhD in Political Science, Deputy-Directorof the OECD-HSE Partnership Centre of the International Organizations Research Institute of the State University - Higher School of Economics; E-mail: afyakovleva@hse.ru

The article analyses concepts of the OECD Innovation Strategy. In particular it offers the definition of innovation, the main factors influencing on the innovation policy and international cooperation in innovations as well as the activity on working up of the OECD Innovation Strategy. A special attention is given to the relevance of the OECD Innovation Strategy for Russia. The article includes also the translation of Interim Report on the OECD Innovation Strategy and Policy Principles adopted in May 2007 after the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting.

Liliana Proskuryakova, PhD in Political Science, Research analyst of the Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge of the State University – Higher School of Economics, E-mail: lproskuryakova@hse.ru

OECD innovation activity principles and priorities, as well as recommendations in the sphere of innovation policy will be integrated into the OECD Innovation Strategy in 2010. The OECD Innovation Strategy incorporates important social aspects, such as: sustainable development principles (green growth), issues of human resources (training and employment) in science and technology, orientation of innovation activity towards social welfare and address the global challenges. In its research and regulatory activity OECD takes into consideration the role of non-traditional innovation actors (such as users, research universities, etc.), as well as new approaches to measuring innovation. Russia may speed up it transition towards innovation-based growth through adaptation and application of the OECD research results, increased performance of own legal documents, regulation of science and innovation sector, as well as through a more consistent integration to the international cooperation programmes.

Dmitry Botvin, Student of the Faculty of Business Informatics of the StateUniversity – Higher School of Economics; E-mail: bortvin_do@mail.ru

Ekaterina Lobza, PhD in History, Associate Professor of the Faculty of Business Informatics, Deputy Head of Department of IT Innovation and Business of the State University - Higher School of Economics; E-mail: elobza@hse.ru

Rustam Khasanshin, Student of the Faculty of Business Informatics of the StateUniversity – Higher School of Economics; E-mail: mailto:rustam.khas@gmail.com

Boris Zhelezov, PhD in Political Science, Deputy Vice-Rector, Head of International Relations Department of the State University – Higher School of Economics; E-mail: bzhelezov@hse.ru

The paper presents results from the OECD research project on policy of recognition of non-formal and informal education (NIE) in OECD countries, implemented by the OECD Committee on Education Policy in 2006-2008 within 22 OECD member states and partner countries. Author analyses national policy practices on recognition of NIE adopted within the project participating countries, comparing achievements and challenges occurred in different economic, social and political contexts to realize this policy area at national level. Elucidates role and interest rate of different national stakeholders in this process, in particular the role of institutions of formal education, and others. The typology of prevailing NIE models of recognition across different OECD member states and partner countries is suggested by author at the conclusion.

Alexandra Yakovleva, PhD in Political Science, Deputy-Directorof the OECD-HSE Partnership Centre of the International Organizations Research Institute of the State University - Higher School of Economics; E-mail: afyakovleva@hse.ru

Since 2007 OECD realizes the special analytical project “Vocational Education and Training” (VET). The article analyses the VET policy of OECD countries and OECD recommendations on overcoming existing gaps in VET national policies offered in OECD Policy Review of Vocational Education and Training Initial Report “Learning for Jobs” (2009). Some aspects like balance the needs of employers with the preferences of students, labour market needs, effective teachers and trainers, effective partnership between government, employers and student, foundations, management systems in VET are considered in detail. Author makes a special emphasis on the development of the VET policy in Russia.

Jamil Salmi, PhD in Development Studies, education economist, the World Bank’s tertiary education coordinator, member of the OECD’s expert group on Assessing Higher Education Learning Outcomes, the Editorial Committee of OECD’s Journal of Higher Education Management and Policy; E-mail: Jsalmi@worldbank.org

The paper presents the selected parts of the translation of the Chapter 10 “Scenarios for Financial Stability of Tertiary Education” of the publication “Higher Education to 2030. Volume 2: Globalisation” published by OECD in 2009. It explores how tertiary education worldwide could develop in financial sustainable manner, providing an overview of the main alternatives for higher education financing today with an emphasis on different allocation models and suggestions on possible future scenarios for higher education financing.