Innovation and Technology Policy

OECD monitors and benchmarks Member country technology and innovation policies and assesses their impact on economic performance. It identifies good policy practices in areas such as support to R&D, public/private partnerships for innovation, and overall management of national innovation systems.

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Symposium on Global Open Innovation Networks

on 23-Jan-2009

This symposium at the OECD headquarters in Paris will examine the phenomenon of global open innovation from the perspective of companies and research organisations in France and Europe.  Bringing together business representatives from leading companies such GE Research, IBM, Deutsch Telekom, as well as public research organisations like the Pasteur Institut and INRIA, it will also assess the international variations in open innovation practices.

Main Science and Technology Indicators (MSTI): 2008/2

12-Dec-2008

A timely set of indicators that reflect the level and structure of the efforts undertaken by OECD Member countries and selected non-member economies in the field of science and technology.

Symposium on open innovation platforms (Tokyo, Japan)

from 20-Nov-2008 to 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.

OECD countries should boost science and innovation to drive long-term growth

27-Oct-2008

OECD governments should increase international co-operation and strengthen links between public research bodies and industry in order to boost science and innovation and drive long-term growth, according to a new OECD report.

Hungary should boost innovation to drive economic growth, says OECD

20-Oct-2008

Hungary should invest more in research and development (R&D) to make its economy more competitive and boost growth, according to a new OECD report.

Open Innovation in Global Networks

07-Oct-2008

Businesses are increasingly internationalising their innovation activities and working with external partners. This new publication examines what drives companies to collaborate on R&D with international partners and how global networks fit into overall business strategies.

The Global Competition for Talent: Mobility of the Highly Skilled

23-Sep-2008

This new publication discusses the dimensions, significance and policy implications of international flows of human resources in science and technology (HRST). It aims to extend understanding of the dimensions of HRST mobility, particularly of scientists, engineers and researchers, and the range of policies available to manage and shape this mobility.

China is now a global R&D player, but needs further reform to foster domestic innovation, says OECD

12-Sep-2008

A new OECD publication assesses the current status of China’s national innovation system and policies, and recommends the most important improvements required in both the policy and institutional environments for China to become a major innovation player.

The Internationalisation of Business R&D: Evidence, Impacts and Implications

16-Jun-2008

Intensified global competition has forced companies to innovate and develop commercially viable products and services faster. This new volume brings together the empirical evidence on the internationalisation of business research and development. It analyses trends in the offshoring of R&D, examines its drivers and motivations, and identifies implications for innovation policy.

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This publication examines what drives companies to collaborate on R&D with international partners and how global networks fit into overall business strategies.

Open Innovation in Global Networks