The Role of Technology in Transforming the New Zealand Economy

I have also attached the paper in a word document due to formatting and graph issues
Executive Summary
This overview paper proposes an integrated approach for innovation policy, focusing on the particular role of technology, to support the Government's economic goals. It includes a review of the role of technology in the New Zealand economy as a basis for identifying priorities for innovation policy.
Compared to our trading partners we have experienced slower economic growth over the last few decades, slipping in OECD rankings from 9th in 1955 to 20th currently. While low technology pro…