Characteristics Of Innovation In the Services Sector in British Columbia

There is often a perception that the primary objective of science and technology (S&T) policy is the further development of the manufacturing sector. Policy-makers also need to consider the application of S&T to and the role of technological innovation in the development of service-based industries. These industries have many attractions for both in developed or developing economies - they are often labour-intensive, environmentally sound, and usually consistent with the objectives of sustainable development.