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New report, "Intellectual Property Issues in Biotechnology: Health and Industry"

28-Feb-2008

This report, which was prepared by Matthew Herder and E. Richard Gold of The Innovation Partnership and covers intellectual property issues in health and industrial biotechnology,  is an example of work being undertaken within the Bioeconomy to 2030 project. For more information, please contact either Mr. Anthony Arundel at Anthony.Arundel@oecd.org or Mr. David Sawaya at David.Sawaya@oecd.org.

Monitoring of the OECD Space Project Recommendations

14-Nov-2007

In September 2007, the OECD Global Forum on Space Economics issued an innovative 35-page report “Monitoring of the OECD Space Project Recommendations”. This document briefly reviews recent developments in the space sector (spring 2005-spring 2007) through the prism of the OECD IFP recommendations presented in the publication “Space 2030: Tackling Society’s Challenges”.

"Infrastructure to 2030 (Volume 2): Mapping Policy for Electricity, Water and Transport"

30-Aug-2007

This book assesses the long-term future viability of current business models in electricity, water, rail and urban public transport; examines the long-term outlook for investment and financing in infrastructure; and presents policy recommendations.
Follows Infrastructure to 2030: Telecom, Land Transport, Water and Electricity

"Space for Water" article published in @mosphere, OECD in April 2007

22-May-2007

The management of the world’s water resources is set to become one of the most important issues of the 21st century. In that context, a case study is being conducted within the framework of the OECD Forum on Space Economics. The objective is to explore the general capabilities of space technology to enhance water resource management, and see what space systems have generated so far in terms of  socio-economic benefits and added-value in water management.  The preliminary findings presented here are mainly based on existing literature and meetings with practitioners.

"Space for the OECD" published in @mosphere, OECD in December 2006

15-Feb-2007

Beyond the traditional scientific and military, how can space applications help with the range of challenges facing our societies today ? - security, the environment, disaster relief, health, education, communications, remedying the digital divide, transport... How can space help with the economy? In 2002 the IFP launched a project  to investigate the economic dimensions of space activities, and how space technologies could contribute to finding solutions to Earth’s problems. 

The Impacts of Change on the Long-term Future Demand for Water Sector Infrastructure

07-Feb-2007

Water is a central issue in a world that is increasingly urbanised and has a rising population to feed and seemingly ever increasing risks.
This document is Chapter 5 of the publication "Infrastructure to 2030: Telecom, Land Transport, Water and Electricity."

What is the OECD Forum on Space Economics?

18-Jan-2007

The OECD Forum on Space Economics was launched in February 2006. This original forum aims to provide evidence-based analysis to assist agencies and governments shape policies to contribute to ensuring that the potential of space is more fully realised. For more information about the Space Forum, please read the descriptive overview .  A first publication "Space Economy at a Glance" will be available in summer 2007.

Infrastructure to 2030 - Telecom, Land Transport, Water and Electricity

22-Jun-2006

This book looks at the development and needs of "global infrastructure" over the next 25 years. A very interesting, multidisciplinary and truly "global" book on future infrastructure needs. Volume 2 "Infrastructure to 2030: Mapping Policy for Electricity, Water and Transport " was published in August 2007.

Preliminary Project Timetable

14-Jun-2006

The bioeconomy project will run until mid-2008. The preliminary project timetable shows the project's main phases and the tentative schedule for completion.


Events

The Bioeconomy to 2030: Informal Experts' Meeting

on 06-Mar-2006

The IFP organised a one day meeting on March 6 to bring together decision makers from the public and private sectors to discuss the launch of an innovative OECD Futures Project on the bioeconomy and scope out interest for potential participation in the project.  The meeting allowed to participants to review the scoping documents, discuss the deliverables, examine a provisional timetable, and receive further details for partners wishing to join the project.

The Bioeconomy to 2030: Scoping Meeting

on 02-Nov-2005

A one-day experts meeting was organised at OECD headquarters on 2nd November 2005 to examine the current state of the bioeconomy and help craft the project documentation. The eighteen-month project will assess emerging developments in biotechnology, how they will impact the economy and society, and what policy agenda will be needed to promote and diffuse the new wave of developments in a way that is consistent with broader socio-economic goals.

Global Forum on Space Economics: first Working Group meeting

on 02-Jun-2006

The OECD Global Forum on Space Economics held its first Working Group meeting on June 2nd, 2006. The Working Group is the operational body of the Forum, and is made up of participants from the public and the private sectors. To learn more about the Forum organisation and activities, please read the Forum's descriptive overview.

Global Forum on Space Economics

from 27-Oct-2005 to 28-Oct-2005

On 27th and 28th October 2005, senior policy makers and decision makers from the space sector met in Paris to discuss the creation of an OECD Global Forum for the Economic Analysis of the Space Sector. The Forum, which operates within the OECD International Futures Programme, focused on the economic and social dimensions of space applications and exploration, thereby filling an important gap in the current international institutional framework for space-related activities. Please address enquiries to Pierre-Alain.Schieb@oecd.org.

"Promoting Responsible Stewardship in the Biosciences", Frascati, Italy

from 17-Nov-2004 to 19-Nov-2004

In September 2004, 55 participants selected from government, academia, industry, public research organisations, scientific societies, and the science publishing field gathered in Frascati, Italy for three days to discuss the promotion of responsible stewardship in the biosciences and means of avoiding the potential abuse of research and resources. Please contact david.sawaya@oecd.org.  
For more information on biosecurity and codes of conduct see  www.biosecuritycodes.org
Related Document: "Promoting Responsible Stewardship in the Biosciences", Chairman's Summary

 

Experts' Meeting on Global Infrastructure Needs: Prospects and Implications for Public and Private Actors

The one-day Experts’ Meeting on future Global Infrastructure Needs took place at OECD Headquarters on 1st October 2004.  It was organised by the OECD’s International Futures Programme (IFP), and brought together 45 high-level government officials and business executives involved in various infrastructure-related activities. 

PUBLICATION: Space 2030: Tackling Society's Challenges

Space technology has huge potential to provide practical responses to society’s major challenges. Over the coming decades, governments will increasingly be confronted with long-term problems such as threats to the environment or the management of decreasing natural resources.
The report was presented at a news conference in Luxembourg, on 6 July 2005. 
Speech by Michael Oborne, Director of the International Futures Programme/OECD in English and in French .

First meeting of the Steering Group on Global Infrastructure Needs: Prospects and Implications for Public and Private Actors

on 03-Jun-2005

The first meeting of the Steering Group on Future Global Infrastructure Needs took place at OECD Headquarters on 3rd June 2005.  It was organised by the OECD’s International Futures Programme (IFP), and brought together 25 high-level government officials and business executives involved in various infrastructure-related activities.
For more information please contact Mr. Pierre-Alain Schieb at pierre-alain.schieb@oecd.org



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