ERAWATCH country reports 2013: Latvia

The Analytical Country Reports analyse and assess in a structured manner the evolution of the national policy research and innovation in the perspective of the wider EU strategy and goals, with a particular focus on the performance of the national research and innovation (R&I) system, their broader policy mix and governance. The 2013 edition of the Country Reports highlight national policy and system developments occurring since late 2012 and assess, through dedicated sections: national progress in addressing Research and Innovation system challenges; national progress in addressing the 5 ERA priorities; the progress at Member State level towards achieving the Innovation Union; the status and relevant features of Regional and/or National Research and Innovation Strategies on Smart Specialisation (RIS3); as far relevant, country Specific Research and Innovation (R&I) Recommendations. Detailed annexes in tabular form provide access to country information in a concise and synthetic manner. The reports were originally produced in December 2013, focusing on policy developments occurring over the preceding twelve months.