The DEIP workshop is an intensive one-week programme for policymakers in science, technology and innovation in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and participants from the private sector involved in strategic decision-making about technology and innovation. The training focuses on the theory and practice of innovation policy; policy design; policy implementation; the measurement and monitoring of innovative performance, and the evaluation of the outcomes of innovation policies.

The workshop targets senior and mid-level officials of Ministries of Science and Technology, Industry, Economic Affairs and other technology-supporting institutions, as well as representatives from the private sector involved in science and technology policy issues.