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OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2008: Profile of the United Kingdompdf,130Kb,English | View long abstract 27-Oct-2008 This country profile highlights the strengths and challenges for science and technology performance and describes recent policy responses. Also available:Related documents: |
Teaching, Learning and Assessment for Adults: Improving Foundation Skills/Case Study: Englandpdf,396Kb,English | View long abstract 08-Feb-2008 John Comings and John Vorhaus This case study describes how three different English exemplary programmes have adapted the Skills for Life curriculum and other guidelines to meet individual learner needs. |
England Background Report/Teaching, Learning and Assessment for Adultspdf,168Kb,English | View long abstract 01-Feb-2008 This report offers an introduction to policy and programmes in adult basic skills in England, concentrating on those pertinent to assessment practices – formative assessment in particular. |
OECD Workshop on Hidden Innovation, 29 October 2007English | View long abstract 29-Oct-2007 This workshop, held in London, considered the issue of "hidden innovation": business innovation that is not reflected in traditional indicators of innovation such as patent counts or R&D investment flows. Presentations available online. Related documents: |
Conference on "patents: realising and securing value": Summary reportpdf,120Kb,English | View long abstract 18-Jan-2007 This November 2006 conference engaged patent and licensing professionals, patent officials and policy makers in discussions about the licensing and valuation of patents. It showed the emergence of technology markets and the increasing use of patents for raising capital. |
Creation and Governance of Human Genetic Research DatabasesEnglish | View long abstract 31-Oct-2006 Summarises proceedings of a conference looking at examples of human genetic research databases, how they are established, how they are managed and governed, how they might be commercialised, and what the policy considerations might be. |
Government R&D Funding and Company Behaviour: Measuring Behavioural AdditionalityEnglish | View long abstract 08-Jun-2006 This publication explores the emerging concept of behavioural additionality (how government funding of business R&D affects the behaviour of firms) and summarises results of a multinational effort to measure it. |
Innovation in Energy Technology: Comparing National Innovation Systems at the Sectoral LevelEnglish | View long abstract 24-Feb-2006 This report reviews efforts in nine OECD countries to advance innovation in energy technology, with a particular focus on hydrogen fuel cells. It compares policies and programmes for financing R&D and stimulating market demand for innovative energy technologies. Related documents: |
Innovation Policy and Performance: A Cross-Country ComparisonEnglish | View long abstract 20-Jun-2005 This book studies the relationship between innovation policy and performance in Austria, Finland, Japan, the Netherlands, Sweden and the UK. In-depth analyses review the effectiveness of their innovation policies in driving economic performance. Also available:Related documents: |
STI Outlook 2004: National Science, Technology and Innovation PoliciesEnglish | View long abstract 06-Jan-2005 This page contains links to responses prepared by 24 member countries and 3 observers (China, Russia and South Africa) to the OECD Committee for Scientific and Technological Policy to a questionnaire inquiring about recent policy changes in seven areas of growing importance. Related documents: |
Responses to the economic crisis
By investing smart, governments can buffer the downturn, accelerate recovery and lay the foundation for strong and sustainable growth.
Innovation and the CrisisInnovation
The OECD Innovation Strategy