Norway

About Statistics Publications & Documents Information by Topic

OECD Reviews of Innovation Policy: Norway

English |  View long abstract

01-Jul-2008

This volume reviews the strengths and weaknesses of Norway’s innovation system and recommends steps the government could take to foster innovation activity and increase the impact of innovation on the country’s future prosperity and social well-being.

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

pdf,487Kb,English |  View long abstract

08-Feb-2008

Janet Looney, Anne Husby and Tove-Dina Roynestad

This case study explores three exemplary programmes developed to meet adults’ foundation skills needs in Norway.

Norway Background Report/Teaching, Learning and Assessment for Adults

pdf,317Kb,English |  View long abstract

01-Feb-2008

This background report is a part of the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation (CERI) study of teaching and assessment for adults with basic skills needs.

Creation and Governance of Human Genetic Research Databases

English |  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.

CERI - Schooling for Tomorrow Country Initiatives: Norway

pdf,161Kb,English |  View long abstract

05-Sep-2006

CERI - Schooling for Tomorrow Country Initiatives of futures thinking in action looks at the School Development Programme in Norway which  takes as its starting point that by developing as organisations schools can themselves improve their pupils’ academic and social learning.

Government R&D Funding and Company Behaviour: Measuring Behavioural Additionality

English |  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 Level

English |  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.

Innovation and Knowledge-Intensive Service Activities

English |  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.

Innovation in Energy Technology: Comparing National Innovation Systems at the Sectoral Level

English |  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.

Governance of Innovation Systems, Vol. 3: Case Studies in Cross-Sectoral Policy

English |  View long abstract

02-Dec-2005

With case studies on Austria, Belgium (Flanders), Finland, Greece, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden, this book illustrates mechanisms and practices for better governance co-ordination and integration across policy areas.