Research and Development Statistics (RDS)

This electronic publication provides recent statistics on the resources devoted to the R&D in OECD countries and in seven non-member economies.

Global Science Forum Brochure 2012

The activities of the Megascience Forum and the Global Science Forum, undertaken and completed from 2001 to 2012, are described in the pages of this brochure.

OECD Conference on the Environmental Uses of Micro-organisms, 26-27 March 2012, Paris, France

The conference will cover developments and the state-of-the art of environmental microbiology, as it is applied for biotechnological purposes, and the role of genetic engineering of micro-organisms intended for use in the environment, now and in the near future.

Planning Guide for Public Engagement and Outreach in Nanotechnology

This guide comprises eight key points for planning public engagement activities. It contains a set of questions to help policy makers develop a plan from start to finish, as well as practical case studies from countries that have used the guide in their communication activities.

Promoting Technological Innovation for New Sources of Growth

Innovation is a central element of China’s reform agenda. Chinese innovations have benefited the world throughout history. Today, with the right policy mix, China could continue to inspire new scientific and technological advances, helping to revitalize the global economy.

Related Documents

• Official visit of the Secretary-General to the People's Republic of China (Beijing, 16-20 March 2012)
• China in Focus: Lessons and Challenges

OECD biotechnology newsletter updates

The purpose of the OECD Biotechnology Update is to provide up-to-date information on the diverse activities at OECD related to biotechnology. The most recent newsletters are listed here.

Organizational Behavior and Human Resources Management for Public to Private Knowledge Transfer: An Analytic Review of the Literature (OECD Science, Technology and Industry Working Paper 2012/1)

This paper reviews the current academic thinking on knowledge transfer channels between universities and private industry, from a human resource perspective. It also offers a general framework for "re-organising" the literature, so as to identify gaps in understanding.

Frascati Manual: Proposed Standard Practice for Surveys on Research and Experimental Development, 6th edition

As the internationally recognized methodology for collecting and using R&D statistics, the Frascati Manual is an essential tool for statisticians worldwide. It includes definitions of basic concepts, data collection guidelines, and classifications for compiling statistics.

Related Documents

• Frascati Manual Annex on Measuring R&D in Developing Countries
• Revised Field of Science and Technology (FOS) Classification in the Frascati Manual
• Oslo Manual: Guidelines for Collecting and Interpreting Innovation Data, 3rd Edition

International summit on "Delivering economic value from synthetic biology: current challenges and opportunities" (Sydney, Australia, 12 March 2012)

This forum explored topics such as regulatory considerations, skills and research support, intellectual property and community engagement. In addition, discussions will also focus on links between a ‘bioeconomy’ and synthetic biology.

The Forum on Synthetic Biology: Challenges and Opportunities for Australia

The Forum will explore topics such as regulatory considerations, skills and research support, intellectual property and community engagement. In addition, discussions will also focus on links between a ‘bioeconomy’ and synthetic biology.