Agencies Need to Enhance Policies to Address Foreign Influence

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Abstract:

The federal government reportedly expended about $42 billion on science and engineering research at universities in fiscal year 2018.Safeguarding the U.S. research enterprise from threats of foreign influence is of critical importance.Recent reports by GAO and others have noted challenges faced by the research community to combat undueforeign influence, while maintaining an open research environment that fosterscollaboration, transparency, and the free exchange of ideas.

Author(s):
Wright, Candice
Author Organization(s):
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
Funding Organization(s):
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON DC , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Congressional Report
Publication Date:
2020 Dec 01
Pagination:
56

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Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Biotechnology
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
national security, united states government, social media, united states, governments, national governments, training, business administration, education, government (foreign), security, best practices, economic security, health, management personnel, risk, risk analysis
Creation Date:
2021 Aug 31
Update Date:
2021 Aug 31