Policy documents were identified through desk research, review of official strategy and legislative materials, and engagement with national authorities and OECD expert groups. In several cases, policy materials were supplemented by country presentations or direct engagement with thematic focal points.
The analysis proceeded in three steps. First, policy initiatives were screened for references corresponding to each of the five OECD Framework elements. Second, the nature of alignment was characterised, distinguishing between aspirational statements and more operational or institutionalised mechanisms. Finally, short narrative assessments were prepared to summarise the evidence and clarify the depth of alignment observed. The analysis is descriptive rather than normative: it reflects what is present in the policy record without prescribing what should be in place. This approach supports comparability across jurisdictions while acknowledging diversity in institutional design and governance traditions.
By analysing policies through these lenses, this analytical approach intends to facilitate comparisons in responsible innovation practices across jurisdictions, thereby allowing for shared learning and the identification of best practices. By the same token, it provides a framework for continuous evaluation and iterative improvements in policy design and implementation according to OECD principles on anticipatory governance and responsible innovation (see figure A.1).
