S&T Policy

Workshop on network approaches to innovation

on 08-Dec-2008

The objective of this workshop was to take stock of advances in social networks analysis and explore the possible use of this approach in OECD work, notably on innovation. It sought to present the network approach to economists and stimulate discussion with experts on the analytical potential of this approach for innovation analysis and measurement. Presentations are now available.

Symposium on open innovation platforms (Tokyo, Japan)

from 20-Nov-2008 to 21-Nov-2008

While well documented in the US and Europe, open innovation strategies to mobilise knowledge and technology inside and outside firms are also being launched in Asia. To take stock of recent developments and share experience between western and Asian OECD countries, the Japanese Ministry of Economy and Industry (METI) is hosting this symposium. A second aim is to launch follow-up work on the policy implications of open innovation and globalisation. For further information, contact mario.cervantes@oecd.org and satou-kenichi@meti.go.jp.

Workshop on Enhancing Research Performance through Evaluation and Priority Setting

from 15-Sep-2008 to 16-Sep-2008

How can OECD countries design, implement and use evaluations to improve research quality and impacts? How can they improve the ways through which they identify and set priorities for public support to research and innovation?  This two-day workshop brought together practitioners and experts to explore new developments in evaluation for  policy making and to identify general principles and practices for priority setting. 

OECD Workshop on “Assessing the Socio-Economic Impacts of Public R&D”, Paris

on 11-Jun-2008

OECD countries are investing more and more in R&D and innovation. What are the impacts of these public investments on the economy and society? What tools do governments have to assess such impacts and how robust are they? How to measure the non-economic impacts?  This one-day workshop, under the auspices of the OECD’s Working Party on Innovation and Technology Policy (TIP), will bring together academic experts and policy makers to address these questions and identify good practices for impact assessment.

OECD Business Symposium on Open Innovation in Global Networks

from 25-Feb-2008 to 26-Feb-2008

Today, open innovation and globalisation are fast redefining the way businesses develop and source knowledge to innovate.  But how are companies doing this in practice?

Presentation of the main findings of the first OECD review of the national innovation system of China

on 05-Dec-2007

In co-operation with the OECD, the Federal Public Service of Foreign Affairs of Belgium is organising a presentation of the main findings of the forthcoming OECD review of China’s innovation policy on 5 December in Brussels.

Workshop on Tax Incentives for Business R&D in OECD Countries: Comparisons and Evaluations

on 10-Dec-2007

Tax incentives for business R&D have become one of the main instruments of innovation policy in OECD as well as non-OECD countries like China. How effective are these incentives? What is their impact on business R&D spending and innovation? How do they compare to subsidies and other forms of public support to business R&D? Participation is limited and by invitation only. Please contact Mario.Cervantes@oecd.org

OECD-MOST conference and international business symposium, Beijing

from 27-Aug-2007 to 28-Aug-2007

This conference launched the synthesis report of the first OECD review on Chinese national innovation system (NIS). Based on the findings of the synthesis report, a high-level international business symposium took place back-to-back with the conference to address the issue of globalisation of R&D.

OECD Conference on Innovation in the Software Sector (Cacéres, Spain)

from 29-Nov-2007 to 30-Nov-2007

This conference will consider innovation in the software sector from an economic perspective, taking into account the factors that drive innovation, including key framework conditions.

Joint OECD-Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs Conference on Globalisation and Open Innovation

on 06-Dec-2006

This conference was held in the Hague, the Netherlands, to examine trends in globalisation and an "open and networked" model of innovation as well as implications for policy. The conference programme, policy issues paper and conference presentations are available at the link above.