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.  

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Health technology has great potential to change our understanding of disease, transform delivery of health-care services, and improve health outcomes. This book examines how countries can successfully manage the opportunities and challenges arising from developments in health-related technologies and biotechnology.

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OECD countries have the opportunity to optimise the contribution that life sciences and biotechnology can make as a driver for sustainable growth and development.

Biotechnology for Sustainable Growth and Development

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This free booklet describes how biotechnology and genomics science can be used to fight neglected infectious diseases as well as reviewing the challenges facing governments to overcome market failure in supply of products.

Biotechnology and Sustainability: The Fight Against Infectious Disease

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Few topics in the life sciences today provoke as much debate as the availability of patent protection on "genetic inventions".

Genetic Inventions Intellectual Property Rights and Licensing Practices: Evidence and Policies

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