Publications & Documents

Untangling Intangible Assets

Assets you cannot touch lie behind successful innovations. What are they and how can policy make a difference? This OECD Observer article untangles these "intangibles".

ISIC Rev. 3 Technology Intensity Definition

This document contains a summary of the technology intensity aggregates used in STAN.

High-level meeting on the Internet Economy: Generating Innovation and Growth (Paris, 28-29 June 2011)

The aim of this meeting is to reach a consensus on how best to ensure the continued growth and innovation of the Internet economy. It follows up on the OECD Ministerial Meeting on The Future of the Internet Economy held in Seoul in June 2008.

OECD Reviews of Innovation Policy: Russian Federation 2011

Russia should boost innovation to drive economic growth, says OECD

Russia should increase protection of intellectual property, strengthen competition and invest more in research and development to boost innovation and entrepreneurship across its economy, according to a new OECD report.

OECD Sustainable Manufacturing Toolkit Flyer (for pre-launch)

This flyer introduces an overview of the forthcoming OECD Sustainable Manufacturing Toolkit to be launched in June 2011. It can be distributed among relevant stakeholders for free.

Demand-side Innovation Policies

This book examines dynamics between demand and innovation and provides insights into the rationale and scope for public policies. Drawing on country experience and case studies, it illustrates good practices for designing, implementing and evaluating demand-side innovation policies.

Innovation and stimulating change in business practice and consumer behaviour

Watch this recording of the 2011 OECD Forum session on innovation and stimulating change with Simon Brooks, European Investment Bank; Marie-Louise Knuppert, Danish Confederation of Trade Unions; and Björn Stigson, World Business Council for Sustainable Development.

Conference on new building blocks for jobs and economic growth (Washington, DC, 16-17 May 2011)

This conference aimed to raise public awareness about the growing importance of intangibles in driving economic growth and provided a roadmap for identification of key research and policy areas that can help governments and businesses develop growth strategies.

OECD Reviews of Regional Innovation: Regions and Innovation Policy

This review addresses the needs of national and regional governments for greater clarity on how to strengthen the innovation capacity of regions to boost national performance. It is part of wider OECD work on regional development and supports the OECD Innovation Strategy.