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Switzerland must act quickly to reduce outflow of scientists - Interview - Statistical Data Included
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Brain drain.
There is growing concern among the Swiss scientific community over the outflux of much of its best talent to foreign countries. Xavier Comtesse of the Swiss think tank, Avenir Suisse, and Switzerland's first "Science Consul," says that if Switzerland doesn't act quickly, the "brain drain" among young aspiring Swiss scientists will only get worse--and fast.
Xavier Comtesse is a driven lobbyist for innovative thinking in Swiss economic and social policy. As the deputy director of the Foundation Avenir Suisse, a think tank created by some major Swiss companies, he proposes new ideas to the Swiss government, especially on science and technology issues. Before he j...See the full content of this document
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