REFINING THE CABRAL-DAHAB-SCIENCE-PARK MANAGEMENT PARADIGM

The Cabral-Dahab Science Park Management Paradigm is refined, taking i nto account research results presented in articles from a variety of c ountries. The ten points of the Cabral-Dahab Paradigm provide guidance for success of science parks as an interface between university and i ndustry. The points refined include the type of market the park has ac cess to, and the access to qualified research personnel, not just prox imity to research-oriented institutions. Moreover, it has become clear that backing from dynamic government funding agencies may be a requir ement only if the local university does not provide enough support. Fi nally, there are new arguments about the identity of the park. The pre sence of consulting firms has been confirmed as a crucial element for the science park's survival.