OECD-Norway Workshop on Performance-based Funding for Public Research in Tertiary Education Institutions

le 21-juin-2010

The OECD-Norway Workshop aims to bring together government and academic experts, and other interested parties, to discuss the latest developments and evidence on these performance-based funding systems. The workshop will include presentations on models of performance-based funding used by governments, the indicators incorporated within such models, and the impacts and consequences of these systems on institutional performance and incentives.

OECD Workshop Risk Assessment of Manufactured Nanomaterials in a Regulatory Context

du 16-sept.-2009 au 18-sept.-2009

This workshop was held on 16-18 September 2009 in Washington D.C., United States. This Workshop was co-hosted with the Business and Industry Advisory Committee to OECD (BIAC) and the Society for Risk Analysis (SRA). The  objectives were: i) to collect expert input to the critical issues specific for the risk assessments of nanomaterials; ii) to identify possible approaches for risk assessment based on the current state of knowledge; and iii) to identify issues which may be addressed through OECD’s testing programme. The workshop report will be available towards the end of the year.

Atelier sur la cohérence des politiques dans l’application des technologies de l’information et des communications au service du développement

du 10-sept.-2009 au 11-sept.-2009

Les technologies de l’information et des communications (TIC) revêtent une importance primordiale pour réduire la pauvreté, améliorer l’accès à la santé et aux services d’éducation et créer de nouvelles sources de revenu et d’emploi pour les populations pauvres. Cet atelier, organisé conjointement par la Banque mondiale/infoDev et l’OCDE, a pour but de mettre en commun les meilleures pratiques de mise en cohérence des politiques en vue d’atteindre les objectifs de développement fixés par les ministres.

OECD Workshop on Sustainability of Bio-based Products

du 23-juil.-2009 au 24-juil.-2009

Some of the topics dicussed at this workshop held on Montreal, Canada were: existing sector, national, or international approaches for assessment of sustainability of bio-based products, such as bio-based chemicals, bio-based plastics, enzymes, bio-based materials, and biofuels.

International Symposium on Opportunities and Challenges in the Emerging Field of Synthetic Biology

du 09-juil.-2009 au 10-juil.-2009

Synthetic biology is a transformative set of technologies which offer great opportunities for the construction of bioengineered parts, devices and microorganisms. However, achieving the rewards offered by synthetic biology will require addressing a range of social, economic, ethical, and legal issues as well as overcoming scientific and technical challenges. Given the enormous promise of synthetic biology, it is critical to develop a framework and to engage the public in an informed dialogue.

Presentation at conference organised by Eurisy and the Assembly of the European Regions (11 Sept. 2008)

The OECD IFP was invited to present recent work on indicators and governance issues during a workshop organised by Eurisy and the Assembly of the European Regions, in Brussels. The workshop entitled “Regional Policy: Benefits from Satellite Information and Services” gathered over 150 participants, half of them local and regional authorities, with the rest of the audience composed of European decision makers and service providers. Presentations: http://www.eurisy.org.

Second meeting the IAF Technical Committee on the space economy (17 March 2009)

In early 2008, the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) asked the OECD/IFP to chair a new IAF Technical Committee, focusing on the economic aspects of space activities. After receiving positive feedbacks from its Space Forum members, the IFP accepted the invitation. The Committee assembles for the first time economists and other actors active in the economic analysis of the space sector (e.g. strategy departments) to allow international discussions on measurement issues (size of sector, impacts). The second meeting took place in Paris, in March 2009. Read the summary of discussions .

OECD/IFP at “The Space Economy Symposium” in Washington DC (13 March 2009)

The OECD IFP presented ongoing research and analysis via teleconference at “The Space Economy Symposium”, held in Washington DC. The event assembled some 100 participants from US industry and administrations. Hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce, the symposium was organised by the George Mason University in collaboration with Phillips & Company. Link to presentations: http://spaceeconomy.gmu.edu/.

OECD Conference on Potential Environmental Benefits of Nanotechnology: Fostering Safe Innovation-Led Growth

du 15-juil.-2009 au 17-juil.-2009

The OECD Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials (WPMN) and the OECD Working Party on Nanotechnology (WPN) recently held a Conference on Potential Environmental Benefits of Nanotechnolgy: Fostering Safe Innovation-Led Growth on 15-17 July in 2009 at the OECD Conference Centre in Paris, France. The conference  covered both the opportunities and the challenges of the use of nanotechnologies for the potential benefits for the environment.

Workshop on Innovation for Development: Converting Knowledge to Value

du 28-janv.-2009 au 30-janv.-2009

This workshop examined ways in which knowledge contributes to innovation, especially in developing countries. These include knowledge produced formally through research and development, and knowledge from informal and indigenous sources, that can be combined to produce value.