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09-Jun-2006
In 2006, the International Futures Programme (IFP) started an eighteen month project that aims to draft a broad policy agenda for governments in respect to the bioeconomy. The bioeconomy, a new concept, covers a broad range of economic activities, each benefiting from new discoveries, related products and services arising out of the biosciences. The project will assess how pervasive biotechnological applications are likely to become, the prospects for further development over the next two to three decades and the potential impact on the economy and society. For more info, click here.
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21-Feb-2006
The OECD has launched a Global Forum on Space Economics to help space agencies and governments better analyse the opportunities and challenges of the space sector and its technology applications.
For more information please contact Mr. Pierre-Alain Schieb at pierre-alain.schieb@oecd.org.
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12-Oct-2005
Space, and man's relationship to it, has captured the human imagination for centuries. During the 20th century, dreams of space exploration became reality, and now dozens of countries, in particular in the OECD area, devote major resources to space programes. But is this money well spent? Can we use space to find solutions to Earth's probelms? How can space help tacke major social challenges? Are space solutions cost-effective? Do space activities have a promising future? Why are framework conditions so important? How to improve space's contribution to society?
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16-Sep-2005
We have just launched a new “Codes Archive”. The archive, which can be found at www.biosecuritycodes.org/codes_archive.htm, lists over 20 guidelines, principles and codes from 10 different countries and international organizations that are directly relevant to biosecurity. The website has evolved a great deal since its launch in June, and has received a lot of attention in the biosecurity community. Detailed information is now available and more is being sought. If you have information and want to become involved, please contact webmater@biosecuritycodes.org.
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