Long abstract
Oslo Manual (innovation)
The ability to determine the scale of innovation activities, the characteristics of innovating firms, and the internal and systemic factors that can influence innovation is a prerequisite for the pursuit and analysis of policies aimed at fostering technological innovation. The Oslo Manual is the foremost international source of guidelines for the collection and use of data on innovation activities in industry. This second edition has been updated to take account of the progress made in understanding the innovation process, the experience gained from the previous round of innovation surveys, the extension of the field of investigation to other sectors of industry and the latest revisions of international standard classifications. |
STI Scoreboard 
Over 200 graphs provide a comprehensive picture of countries' performance in science, technology and innovation. OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2007Editor's Choice 
A comprehensive review of key trends in science, technology and innovation policy including statistics on R&D funding, patents, researchers and other indicators of innovative performance. OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2006Editor's Choice In order to foster innovation in their countries, governments first need to be able to measure it. But what means do they have at their disposal? The Oslo Manual provides them with the essential methodological guidelines. Oslo Manual: Guidelines for Collecting and Interpreting Innovation Data, 3rd EditionEditor's Choice The internationally recognized methodology for collecting and using R&D statistics and an indispensable tool for statistical offices around the world. Frascati Manual: Proposed Standard Practice for Surveys on Research and Experimental Development |