OECD conference on “ICTs, the environment and climate change”, 27-28 May, Helsingor, Denmark

du 27-mai-2009 au 28-mai-2009

The Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation is hosting this high-level OECD conference on the potential of information and communication technologies to combat climate change and improve environmental performance. This event is webcast live.

Workshop on network approaches to innovation

le 08-déc.-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.

107th meeting of the Council Working Party on Shipbuilding

le 04-déc.-2008

The 107th session took place at the OECD in Paris.

Symposium on open innovation platforms (Tokyo, Japan)

du 20-nov.-2008 au 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

du 15-sept.-2008 au 16-sept.-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. 

106th meeting of the Council Working Party on Shipbuilding

du 03-juil.-2008 au 04-juil.-2008

A brief summary of the meeting can be found here .

International conference on sustainable manufacturing

du 23-sept.-2008 au 24-sept.-2008

This conference, to take place in Rochester, NY, USA, will aim to promote the concepts and practices of sustainable manufacturing among diverse businesses, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Leading academics and industry practitioners are expected to be among the speakers and panelists, along with high-level policy makers. The presentations and discussions will help the OECD to identify the needs for the future work in this area.

Le Comité de l’acier s'est réuni à Paris-La Défense, les 22-23 mai 2008

du 22-mai-2008 au 23-mai-2008

Le Comité de l’acier, forum mondial dans lequel sont examinés les problèmes  multilatéraux du secteur de l’acier et les solutions envisageables, a tenu sa 64ème session à Paris-La Défense, les 22-23 mai 2008.  Des représentants des gouvernements, de la sidérurgie et d’autres parties prenantes se sont réunis pour débattre de la situation et des perspectives pour le secteur de l’acier et les marchés de matières premières, les échanges d’acier, les politiques commerciales, les mesures d’aide publique à l’acier et les enjeux environnementaux.

OECD Breakfast Series: Developing Global Strategies for Combating Identity Theft

le 05-mai-2008

The OECD Washington Center regularly holds OECD Breakfast Series events to promote OECD work, and to give the Washington audience a chance to interact with OECD officials.  The presentation will provide information on developments and trends, focusing in particular on the growing use of the Internet to conduct ID crime. Efforts to combat the theft will be described, as will policy guidance that was recently approved by the OECD's Committee on Consumer Policy. The discussants will provide further insights on how issues are affecting consumers in Canada and the United States.

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