Development Management, Science Institutions and Local Systems of Innovation

An analysis on the necessary relationship among development management, science institutions and local innovation systems was conducted in the province of Cienfuegos, Cuba (Case study), in order to develop an action plan to ensure the coordination of development management, science institutions and local systems of innovation as a continuous improvement process, which is accompanied by a system of indicators to assess the performance of science institutions and to enhance its effectiveness and efficiency in terms of local development. Expert consultation was used as research method. Its results defined the aspects to consider for the plan, in line with the role that science institutions need to play to integrate science, technology, innovation and environment through interfaces in a balanced way. The major conclusion of the study is that the integration of science, technology, innovation and environment management through science institutions, which are interrelated by local innovation systems, requires an adaptation of their actions to ensure effectiveness and efficiency in performance conducive to development. Plan assessment was conducted at theoretical and practical level.