Publications & Documents

Internet Literacy in Japan

The rise in Internet usage among young people has seen a corresponding increase in international concern regarding their online safety. In line with the Recommendation on the Protection of Children Online, the Japanese government has initiated efforts to develop improved indicators to measure Internet literacy among youth.

Innovation Policies for Inclusive Growth

OECD Steel Committee says structural challenges must be addressed urgently amid new era of low steel demand growth and rising exports

Chairman's statement of the OECD Steel Committee's 78th session, Paris, 11-12 May 2015.

Which factors influence the international mobility of research scientists?

This paper investigates the factors that influence the international mobility of research scientists using a new measure of mobility derived from changes in affiliations reported by publishing scientists in a major global index of scholarly publications over the period 1996-2011.

Enhancing Translational Research and Clinical Development for Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias

In line with recommendations of the G8 Dementia Summit Declaration to strengthen collaboration for innovation and cross-sector partnerships this report considers the challenges and options to promote and accelerate research in dementia and its transformation into innovative therapies and diagnostics.

Enhancing Translational Research and Clinical Development for Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias

Accelerating innovation for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is a key challenge. An OECD workshop in November 2014 provided an international forum for all stakeholders to drive forward a change in the global paradigm in biomedical research and health innovation for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Scientific Advice for Policy Making: The Role and Responsibility of Expert Bodies and Individual Scientists

Governments would benefit from agreeing common principles for developing and communicating scientific advice. Drawing on analysis of different advisory systems, their exposure to legal risks and the particular requirements of crisis situations, this report identifies three key factors that are particularly important in determining the success or failure of a science advisory process:

Scientific Advice for Policy Making - The Role and Responsibility of Expert Bodies and Individual Scientists

The rapid evolution of information and communication technologies and moves towards more participative democratic decision-making have put additional pressure on science to help provide answers and solutions, whilst also opening up the academic enterprise to closer surveillance and criticism.

Public-private Partnerships in Biomedical Research and Health Innovation for Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias

This report looks at the roles and options of stakeholders (governments, regulatory agencies, academia, small and mid-size biotech companies, the pharmaceutical industry, and patient organisations) in public-private partnerships for product development in Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Laundry detergent capsule and packet safety awareness campaign

An OECD international awareness campaign was carried out on laundry detergent capsules and packets in March 2015. The initiative was aimed at raising awareness worldwide of the risks posed by these products, which can be attractive to children and can pose serious dangers if not handled and stored safely.