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OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2008: Profile of Belgium

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27-Oct-2008

This country profile highlights the strengths and challenges for science and technology performance and describes recent policy responses.

Current Developments in Nanotechnology in Belgium

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07-Apr-2008

This paper, which was submitted by the Belgian delegation, shows the current developments in nanotechnology in Belgium, given at the 3rd Meeting of the Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials, held ...

Teaching, Learning and Assessment for Adults: Improving Foundation Skills/Case Study: Belgium

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08-Feb-2008

David J. Rosen and Inge De Meyer

This case study features two exemplary programmes in the Flemish formal adult education sector.

Belgium Background Report/Teaching, Learning and Assessment for Adults

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25-Jan-2008

This background report refers to the education for adults with basic skill needs in Belgium-Flanders.

Creation and Governance of Human Genetic Research Databases

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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 Additionality

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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.

CERI - Schooling for Tomorrow: International Seminar “Demand, Autonomy and Accountability in Schooling” (Brussels, 15-16 May 2006)

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25-Apr-2006

This seminar explored how the different actors involved in schooling can work together more effectively through mechanisms affecting parental choice, school autonomy and system accountability in order to improve the quality and equity of schooling.

Innovation in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology: Comparing National Innovation Systems at the Sectoral Level

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31-Mar-2006

This publication examines the innovation system in pharmaceutical biotechnology in eight OECD countries. Based on rich evidence, it draws policy recommendations to foster innovation in biopharmaceuticals advocating an integrated policy approach.