Performance evaluation of the science and technology policy in Chongqing

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to exhibit performance evaluation research science and technology (S&T) policy in strengthening economic growth of Chongqing. Chongqing is the only one municipality in western China, and its S&T development absolutely will affect other fields to carry on in the whole nation. This research will offer a framework of S&T policy performance evaluation for the strategic management of S&T policy in Chongqing.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper uses data envelopment analysis (DEA) and grey relational analysis (GRA) to measure up S&T policy performance evaluation in Chongqing based on data from 2007 to 2012.

Findings

The key finding is that only S&T policy DEA value in 2008 is invalid, and four input factors and six output factors strongly relate to S&T efficiency.

Practical implications

Policy makers should focus on S&T policy performance and evaluate it with the scientific method to stimulate S&T's healthy development.

Originality/value

The paper gives an insight into the perspectives of input–output of S&T efficiency in Chongqing and forms an evaluation system which will benefit policy formulation and implement in the future.

Citation

Du, C., Xiao, Y. and Lv, W. (2014), "Performance evaluation of the science and technology policy in Chongqing", Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management, Vol. 5 No. 2, pp. 122-135. https://doi.org/10.1108/JSTPM-02-2014-0005