OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2005

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06-Oct-2005

As the knowledge-based economy goes on, how are countries faring in the areas of science, technology, and industry? The OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2005 gives us the full picture using the latest internationally comparable data.

A Framework for Biotechnology Statistics

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27-May-2005

This framework is intended to provide the basis for statistical compilation work within OECD member countries and those non-member countries wishing to adopt the standards.

Statistical Definition of Biotechnology

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04-May-2005

Click on the link above for the provisional, single definition and list-based definitions of biotechnology.

Biotechnology Statistics Progress Report 2004

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18-Nov-2004

Statistical work on biotechnology is carried out under the aegis of the OECD Working Party of National Experts on Science and Technology Indicators (NESTI). The above document gives the outcome of the 2004 experts' meeting.

Science and Technology Statistical Compendium 2004

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09-Jan-2004

The S&T Statistical Compendium 2004 looks at the state of science and technology in the OECD across four broad dimensions: innovation and R&D; human resources in science and technology (HRST); patents; and other areas (ICT, globalisation, industrial structure).

OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2003

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21-Oct-2003

The Science, Technology and Industry (STI) Scoreboard 2003 brings together the latest internationally comparable data on trends in the knowledge-based economy.

Measuring Expenditure on Health-related R&D

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24-May-2001

Science and technology improves human health but the pressure for faster and larger improvements is increasing in this area. A fundamental starting point for better understanding the impact of innovation on health is the measurement of research and development.  

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In order to foster innovation in their countries, governments first need to be able to measure it. But what means do they have at their disposal? The Oslo Manual provides them with the essential methodological guidelines.

Oslo Manual: Guidelines for Collecting and Interpreting Innovation Data, 3rd Edition