ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT OF NATIONAL INNOVATION SYSTEMS: STATE CAPACITY AND ENDOGENOUS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN CHILE

Rodrigo Barra Novoa

Abstract: This study analyzes the evolution of Chile’s national innovation systems and industrial policy from an engineering management perspective between 1990 and 2022. Despite significant investments in science, technology, and innovation, the country continues to face challenges in translating these efforts into sustainable technological capabilities and endogenous industrial development. The research employs a longitudinal case study approach, drawing on official data and theoretical frameworks from innovation systems and engineering management literature. It examines institutional capacity, coordination mechanisms, and the role of public policy in fostering technological innovation across different regions and sectors. The findings reveal notable institutional progress alongside persistent gaps in innovation governance, regional disparities, and knowledge integration. The study emphasizes the need for adaptive engineering management approaches, long-term strategic planning, and stronger linkages between research institutions, industry, and government to enhance technological capabilities and support sustainable industrial development in Chile.

Keywords: National Innovation Systems, Industrial Policy, Engineering Management, Technological Development, State Capacity, Endogenous Innovation, Chile

DOI: 10.24874/PES08.02.014

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