Science, Technology and Patents

Biotechnology Statistics

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OECD Key Biotech Indicators

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22-Feb-2008

The biotechnology indicators below are produced by the OECD’s Directorate for Science, Technology and Industry (DSTI).

OECD Biotechnology Statistics 2006

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22-May-2006

Just released, the 2006 edition OECD Biotechnology Statistics includes data for 23 OECD countries and 2 observer countries, plus China (Shanghai), and takes a major step forward in improving the comparability of biotechnology indicators among countries.

Biotechnology Statistics in OECD Member Countries: On-line Inventory

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05-Apr-2006

This inventory aims to provide an accurate assessment of the current state of  biotechnology statistics in OECD member and observer countries.

A Framework for Biotechnology Statistics

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27-May-2005

This framework is intended to provide the basis for statistical compilation work within OECD member countries and those non-member countries wishing to adopt the standards.

Biotech Product Database (with Unique Identifiers)

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13-Jul-2005

This database includes information regarding products derived using modern biotechnology, e.g. transgenic plants, which have been approved for commerical application, as well as some plants with novel ...

Manuals, Sources and Methods (2)

Biotechnology Statistics in OECD Member Countries: On-line Inventory

English

05-Apr-2006

This inventory aims to provide an accurate assessment of the current state of  biotechnology statistics in OECD member and observer countries.

A Framework for Biotechnology Statistics

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27-May-2005

This framework is intended to provide the basis for statistical compilation work within OECD member countries and those non-member countries wishing to adopt the standards.

Patents Statistics

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OECD work on patents

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28-Sep-2007

The demand for patent-based indicators has been growing steadily over the past decades, both for macro and micro-economic analysis as well as for policy use.

Compendium of Patent Statistics 2007

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28-Sep-2007

This report presents various patent indicators to reflect recent trends in innovative activity across a wide range of OECD and non-OECD countries. 

2007 Compendium of Patent Statistics - Data/Figures

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28-Sep-2007

Compendium of Patent Statistics - Data/Figures

Research and Development Statistics

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Recent Trends in the Internationalisation of R&D in the Enterprise Sector

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13-Mar-2008

The internationalisation of scientific and technological activities has grown in scale. The role and strategy of multinationals in R&D raises new issues not only for firms themselves but also for policy makers. This report sets out facts and trends that emerge from the data available.

ANBERD (Analytical Business Enterprise Research and Development) database 2005/6

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21-Jul-2006

Data set that overcomes the problems of international comparability and breaks in the time series of the official business enterprise R&D provided to the OECD by its Member countries through the OECD's R&D survey.

STructural ANalysis (STAN) database

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14-Nov-2005

The STAN database provides analysts and researchers with a comprehensive tool for analysing industrial performance at a relatively detailed level of activity across countries.

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Science and Technology Indicators

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OECD Innovation Microdata Project

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21-Feb-2008

The OECD Innovation Microdata project is the first large-scale attempt at exploiting firm-level data from innovation surveys for economic analysis in a harmonised way.

OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2007

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25-Oct-2007

Bringing together over 200 internationally comparable quality indicators to explore the progress of national innovation strategies and recent developments in science, technology and industry.

Main Science and Technology Indicators (MSTI): 2007/2 edition

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19-Nov-2007

A timely set of indicators that reflect the level and structure of the efforts undertaken by OECD member countries and selected non-member economies in the field of science and technology.

OECD in Figures 2007

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17-Oct-2007

The 2007 edition of OECD in Figures contains key data on OECD countries, ranging from economic growth and employment to inflation, trade and environment.

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Manuals, Sources and Methods (2)

OECD Handbook on Economic Globalisation Indicators

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01-Jun-2005

The purpose of this handbook is to measure the extent and intensity of economic globalisation. It defines the concepts and puts forward guidelines for data collection and the fine-tuning of economic globalisation indicators.

Oslo Manual (innovation)

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01-Jan-1996

Proposed guidelines for collecting and interpreting technological innovation data.

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STI Scoreboard

Over 200 graphs provide a comprehensive picture of countries' performance in science, technology and innovation.

OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2007

OECD Forum

A multi-stakeholder summit which brings together leaders from business, government, labour and civil society, and takes place in conjunction with the OECD's annual Ministerial meeting.

2007: Innovation, Growth and Equity