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Podcast on Understanding the Brain with Koji Miyamoto, OECD Education DirectorateEnglish | View long abstract 10-Jul-2007 How does the brain change as we learn? And how does the way we learn change as we age? Can we slow the development of brain disorders like dementia and Alzheimer’s? The co-author of Understanding the Brain: ... Also available: |
OECD/CERI and NIME joint seminar: From e-learning to o-learning: Towards collaboration between OECD and Japan (Video Conference, 2 November, 2006)English | View long abstract 08-Nov-2006 The theme of the conference was “The recent moves on e-Learning and OER in OECD and Japan”. |
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. |
What the OECD is doing for businesspdf,26Kb,English | View long abstract 20-Jul-2006 Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD Address to the Keidanren, the Japan Buisness Federation. Mr. Gurría explains why business has an enormous stake in the success of the OECD's mission. The business community contributes to our work in ... |
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 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology: Comparing National Innovation Systems at the Sectoral LevelEnglish | View long abstract 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. Related documents: |
Innovation and Knowledge-Intensive Service ActivitiesEnglish | View long abstract 13-Mar-2006 This study shows how knowledge-intensive services activities (KISAs) contribute to the acquisition and growth capabilities of firms and public sector organisations. Related documents: |
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: |
Governance of Innovation Systems, Vol. 2: Case Studies in Innovation PolicyEnglish | View long abstract 15-Nov-2005 This book presents case studies on innovation policy governance in Australia, Austria, Belgium (Flanders), Finland, Greece, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway and Sweden. It provides fresh insight into how governments are striving to make innovation policy more coherent. Related documents: |
Innovation Policy and Performance: A Cross-Country ComparisonEnglish | View long abstract 20-Jun-2005 This report 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: |
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