Reviews of National Policies for Education : Bulgaria 2004

This review presents an overview of the S&T sector in Bulgaria and its links to education.  Topics covered include the legislative framework; institutional arrangements for research and teaching; budgeting mechanisms; regional and international co-operation including EU policy initiatives; and the impact of brain drain and ageing on human resources.  Sample case studies and best practices in S&T policy-making are provided to illustrate the analysis.  The final chapter includes a series of recommendations.