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Collection/compilation agency: National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT)
Collection/compilation type: R&D Survey
Variables: R&D expenditure (percentage by type of activity listed in the OECD list_based definition)
Scope: Business enterprise
Frequency: Annual (data on biotechnologies are available since 1991)
Periodicity: Annual
Classification used: Since 2002 (with reference to the Italian 2001 R&D survey) ISTAT has adopted a definition of biotechnologies for statistical use resulting from the combination of both the “single definition” and the “list_based definition” as proposed by the OECD ad hoc group.
Definition used: OECD definition of biotechnology
The Italian version, jointly developed by ISTAT and the Italian Delegation to the OECD Working Group on Biotechnology, is as follows:
“L’applicazione di scienza e tecnologia agli organismi viventi (per esempio, microrganismi, piante, animali) e loro parti o prodotti, realizzata al fine di ottenere conoscenze, beni e servizi mediante la modificazione di materiali biologici (viventi o non viventi).”
Output: Data on the percentage of R&D activities related to biotechnologies will be published for the first time in 2004 (2001 data).
Contact comments: N/A
Future plans (plans for new collections, strategies, experiences etc.): N/A
Contact details: http://www.istat.it/
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