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Economists and practioners examine space sector's statistics
18-Mar-2010
The 4th meeting of the Technical Committee on the Space Economy was held on 23 March 2010 in Paris, during the traditional spring meetings of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF). This group gathers practioners and experts, including the OECD / IFP, twice a year to exchange on their national practices and lessons learned concerning space sector's economic data. They also discussed the first ever session entitled "the Space Economy in Figures" to take place in Prague during the International Astronautical Congress, in September 2010.
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11-Mar-2010
The main objective of the workshop was to develop a short data intensive report, the OECD Outlook on Industrial Biotechnology. This OECD Outlook is intended to provide data and information on a number of Industrial Biotechnology-related trends and issues. It is expected that the themes addressed during the workshop will also provide the basis for creation of datasets and indicators to improve evidence-based policy making.
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18-Nov-2009
This new book reviews the use of pharmacogenetics across all stages of the health innovation cycle from research through to uptake by doctors and patients. It focuses on how to optimise use of pharmacogenetics to deliver effective innovations for public health, and design policies that enhance their economic and social benefits.
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12-Nov-2009
The recently adopted OECD Recommendation provides guidance on the establishment, management, governance, operation, access, use and discontinuation of HBGRDs. It has been developed to aid policymakers and practitioners who are establishing new HBGRDs, although many of the principles and best practices can also be usefully applied to HBGRDs already in existence.
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Experts discussed the role of space technologies in food security (Nov. 2009)
02-Nov-2009
As part of an ongoing IFP case study on the societal role of space technologies, some 25 experts from international organisations and the space community discussed trends and challenges in global food supplies, and examined the potential role of space applications (e.g. imagery for agriculture monitoring, use of GPS supporting fisheries and sea transport). For more information: anita.gibson@oecd.org.
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15-Oct-2009
Policymakers increasingly encounter problems that involve systems composed of very large numbers of diverse interacting parts, prone to surprising, large-scale, seemingly uncontrollable, behaviours. These are what scientists call complex systems. An exciting new field, complexity science has emerged, devoted to understanding, predicting, and influencing the behaviours of complex systems. This report explores the proposition that the insights achieved through scientific analysis can be used to design and implement better governmental policies, programmes, regulations, and infrastructures.
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08-Jun-2009
Biotechnology has the power to improve human health, address environmental challenges, and change the way the world does business. A new OECD report, The Bioeconomy to 2030: Designing a Policy Agenda, examines the role of biotechnology in the global economy over the next two decades and outlines policies that could maximize its benefits.
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29-May-2009
Public debate over scientific issues has always been present in society, but its importance has increased as science and technology play an ever larger role in everyday life. The optimisation of this debate is a significant challenge for governments, as science is now often associated with both progress and risks. Accordingly, the Global Science Forum undertook an activity on Improving the Dialogue with Society on Scientific Issues. The final report concentrates on the process itself and provides practical recommendations for facilitating an efficacious dialogue.
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