Long-term Trends and Challenges of the Innovation and Technical Development of the Belarusian Economy
The article analyzes the key trends of innovation and technological development in the Republic of Belarus, reveals the main sources of vulnerability, risks and threats in the area of scientific and technical activities. The quantitative assessment of total expenses for research and development with account of their import component is given. The investment restrictions of innovation activities in the Belarusian economy are considered. The key measures of the innovation and investment policy, designed to preserve the innovation potential of the Belarusian economy and maintain its stability versus growing risks and threats, are proposed.