S&T Policy

Report from the Workshop on Best Practices in International Scientific Co-operation

22-Jul-2003

Concerned with issues involved in the establishment and operation of large international research collaborations, this report is primarily based on the deliberations of the workshop held in Tokyo on 12-14 February 2003 and is an outcome of the Global Science Forum’s 3-year Study on International Scientific Co-Operation.

Introductory Paper on High-energy Physics

17-Jul-2003

Before reading the Consultative Group's report above, non-experts may wish to read an unofficial introductory paper about high-energy physics that was prepared for the Global Science Forum by Ms. Sharon Butler.

Turning Science Into Business

27-May-2003

This recent report presents the results of the first international study on patenting and licensing at public research organisations in OECD countries. It also includes data, case studies, in-depth examples and insights on how to unlock the social and economic benefits of public research.

Steering and Funding of Research Institutions

23-May-2003

The six country studies carried out during this project are now available on the Web.

Report from the Workshop on Near Earth Objects: Risks, Policies and Actions

01-Apr-2003

Some experts say that the risk from Near Earth Objects is comparable to more familiar natural hazards. The report from a recent OECD workshop recommends that "OECD governments should assess the NEO hazard, determine the commensurate level of response, and undertake appropriate actions".

R&D Tax Incentives: Trends and Issues

26-Mar-2003

More OECD Governments are introducing special fiscal incentives to increase business spending on research and development. This study compares the generosity of R&D tax measures across OECD countries and discusses issues relating to their design.

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Innovation and Economic Performance

03-Feb-2003

Changes in IPR, along with developments in industrial innovation and the economy at large, have altered the relationships among IPR, innovation and economic performance. A new OECD study will investigate these changes and provide empirical information to guide ongoing policy debates about IPR.(pdf)

A new section on Public Understanding of Science and Technology

08-Oct-2002

Rapid scientific advances and technological change calls for better ways of enhancing public understanding of science and technology. This new section introduces innovative ways member governments go about promoting scientific culture.

Expert Workshop for the Focus Group on Innovation and IPRs

11-Sep-2002

An expert's workshop will be held in the Hague to discuss the conclusions of a year long study by Member Countries of the IP and licensing strategies of their public research organisations.

Conclusions to the Berlin IPR workshop

24-Aug-2002

This document summarises the conclusions of the Experts'Workshop on Genetic Inventions, IPRs, and Licensing Practices held on January 24-25, 2002 in Berlin.

Editor'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 2006

Editor's Choice

An assessment of the causes behind the low participation of women in scientific careers, and policies from a number of countries designed to attract, recruit and retain women in science.

Women in Scientific Careers: Unleashing the Potential