Publications & Documents

Open and inclusive collaboration in science: A framework

Digitalisation is fundamentally changing science and this paper lays out some of the opportunities, risks and major policy challenges associated with these changes. More specifically, it lays out a conceptual framework for open science which aims to help different communities to decide on their own priorities within the open science space.

Innovation, Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability in Estonia

Embracing Innovation in Government: Global Trends 2018

Report identifies the global trends in government innovation and includes 10 in-depth case studies to illustrate the 3 key trends: identity, systems approaches and enablers, and inclusiveness and vulnerable populations.

A portrait of innovative start-ups across countries

This paper presents new cross-country descriptive evidence on innovative start-ups and related venture capital investments drawing upon Crunchbase, a new dataset that is unprecedented in terms of scope and comprehensiveness. The analysis employs a mix of different statistical techniques.

Towards the implementation of the G20 Roadmap for Digitalisation

In order to support G20 countries in their efforts to implement the Roadmap, at the request of the 2017 G20 German Presidency the OECD has produced this report, which focuses on three key areas for policy action.

Co-ordination and support of international research data networks

This report explores the challenges and enablers for the effective functioning of international research data networks. It analyses the diversity and complexity of these networks, and issues such as governance and funding in 32 cases. It includes a set of policy recommendations as a basis for building the shared understanding that is necessary to develop effective and sustainable international research data networks.

Open research agenda setting

This report analyses seven initiatives to engage citizens in the co-design of research agendas. Although cases varied considerably in their focus, geographic scale and overall aims and methodology, a number of consistent messages came through. The report includes 10 key observations or lessons learned to help guide policy makers, research funders and researchers interested in citizen engagement in science.

Digital platforms for facilitating access to research infrastructures

This report analyses 8 case studies of digital platforms that collate information and provide services to promote broader access to, and more effective use of, research infrastructures. Despite considerable variety among the cases, a number of key issues are identified that can help guide policymakers, funders, institutions and managers interested in developing or contributing to such platforms.

Strengthening the effectiveness and sustainability of international research infrastructures

This report identifies the challenges faced by research infrastructure funders, managers and operators all along the various phases of the research infrastructures life cycle, presents practical solutions that have been found to be applicable in certain cases, and proposes a series of policy recommendations which could be implemented to increase their effectiveness and sustainability.

Business models for sustainable research data repositories

This report explores the income streams, costs, value propositions, and business models for 48 research data repositories. It includes a set of recommendations designed to provide a framework for developing sustainable business models and to assist policy makers and funders in supporting repositories with a balance of policy regulation and incentives.