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Report on statistics and indicators of biotechnology and nanotechnology

This paper provides a summary of trends and developments in biotechnology and nanotechnology over the last 20-25 years based on the longitudinal analyses of patents. It also introduces an experimental indicator which aims to visualise developments over time in each research area.

Gene editing in an international context: Scientific, economic and social issues across sectors

There is broad agreement that gene editing techniques go beyond incremental advances of past biotechnologies, but harnessing the potential will require meeting significant policy challenges in arenas of governance, ethics, and public engagement. This report summarises the discussions of a group of international experts and policymakers.

Empowering women in the digital age: Where do we stand?

New digital tools are empowering, and can serve to support a new source of inclusive global economic growth. Now is the time to take use the digital transformation to ensure it represents a leapfrog opportunity for women and a chance to build a more inclusive digital world. This brochure represents a preliminary effort by the OECD, working with the G20, to broaden the evidence base.

Revised proposal for the revision of the statistical definitions of biotechnology and nanotechnology

This document revises the OECD's statistical definition of biotechnology, which had last been reviewed in 2008, and proposes the adoption of a statistical definition of nanotechnology in the same format.

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.

Enhancing the Role of Insurance in Cyber Risk Management

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.