OECD Key Biotech Indicators

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22-Feb-2008

The biotechnology indicators below are produced by the OECD’s Directorate for Science, Technology and Industry (DSTI).

OECD Biotechnology Statistics 2006

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22-May-2006

Just released, the 2006 edition OECD Biotechnology Statistics includes data for 23 OECD countries and 2 observer countries, plus China (Shanghai), and takes a major step forward in improving the comparability of biotechnology indicators among countries.

Biotechnology Statistics in OECD Member Countries: On-line Inventory

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05-Apr-2006

This inventory aims to provide an accurate assessment of the current state of  biotechnology statistics in OECD member and observer countries.

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.

Biotechnology Statistics in OECD Member Countries: An Inventory (STI Working Paper 2004/8)

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08-Sep-2004

by Brigitte van Beuzekom

This document reflects recent efforts made by the OECD to obtain an accurate assessment of the current state of biotechnology statistics in OECD member and observer countries.

Biotechnology Statistics in OECD Member Countries: Compendium of Existing National Statistics, STI Working Paper 2001/6

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13-Sep-2001

By Brigitte van Beuzekom

This document reflects recent efforts made by the OECD to obtain an accurate assessment of the current state of biotechnology statistics in OECD member and observer countries.

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.