There is a good level of preparation in the area of science and research. Some progress, although
limited, was made on research activities, while support for innovation in companies was further
developed. In the following year, the country should:
- continue increasing the level of investment in research, in particular in the private sector
- promote participation in the EU’s Horizon 2020 research programme;
- adopt a 2016-2020 programme for higher education and scientific research and take actions to
strengthen research capacity in line with the European Research Area priorities.
In the area of research and innovation policy, no action was taken to strengthen research capacity.
The strategy on research, which expired in 2010, has not been updated...(link)