OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2008: Profile of South Africa
Chapter 3 of the OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2008 provides individual profiles of the science and innovation performance of each OECD country and certain non-members in relation to their national context and current policy issues. The graphs enable countries to see some of their relative strengths and weaknesses as compared to other countries' performance.
The common indicators in the first (radar) graphs were selected on the basis of current policy issues. They focus on research and innovation inputs, scientific and innovation outputs, linkages and networks, including international linkages and human resources. A standard set of indicators is used; however, when data are not available, alternative indicators may be applied.
For each indicator in the radar graph, the country with the maximum value is set at 100, taking into account all OECD and non-OECD countries with available data. The average is calculated by taking into account all OECD countries with available data (non-OECD countries are excluded from the average). Further details can be found in the chapter annex.
The radar graphs are accompanied by country-specific figures that further illustrate national characteristics and underpin policy-specific comments. The selection of comparator countries in these graphs aims to highlight the general position of the focal country and, in some instances, data on other countries may also be available.
The country profiles and further information are available at www.oecd.org/sti/outlook
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