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A Tale of Two Countries

A Tale of Two Countries

I have had reason of late to consider the nature of targeted economic development in two disparate countries on either side of the globe. Both are awash with excellent science, have free and highly regarded educational systems, and provide exceptional healthcare to their populations. One is the home of whisky and soccer, the other the home of rum and cricket. Scotland has experienced two decades of intensive public support via its economic development organisation Scottish Enterprise, which has initiated a plethora of programs, including early stage Proof of Concept schemes, educational fellowships to nurture and mentor budding entrepreneurs (the Royal  … Read more