Innovation

Statistics

Measuring Innovation: A New Perspective

This volume builds on 50 years of indicator development by OECD and goes beyond R&D to describe the broader context in which innovation occurs. It includes experimental indicators that provide insight into new areas of policy interest.

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Books

Intellectual Assets and Innovation: The SME Dimension

This report examines the relationship between SMEs' management of intellectual assets, innovation and competitiveness.

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Public sector innovation

Through the sharing of country experiences, our work on public sector innovation seeks to develop a better understanding of innovative approaches and tools, and their impact on government performance and public service delivery.

OECD

Green growth

The crisis convinced many countries that a different kind of economic growth is needed, which takes into account environmental, social and technological considerations.

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The OECD Innovation Strategy

Well-timed and targeted innovation brings many benefits. It boosts productivity, increases economic growth and helps solve societal problems. The OECD Innovation Strategy provides a broad-based approach to promoting innovation.

Trade, innovation and growth

Trade liberalisation increases competition, fosters trade between industries and promotes the transfer of technology and skills/expertise.

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