OECD Science, Technology and Industry Working Papers
The OECD Directorate for Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) leads OECD research on the contribution of science, technology and industry to well-being and economic growth. STI Working Papers cover a broad range of topics including definition and measurement of science and technology indicators, global value chains, and research on policies to promote innovation. These technical or analytical working papers are prepared by staff or outside consultants to share early insights and elicit feedback.
- ISSN: 18151965 (online)
- https://doi.org/10.1787/18151965
OECD Work on Innovation – A Stocktaking of Existing Work
In May 2007, OECD Ministers mandated the preparation of an OECD Innovation Strategy. The
Strategy has two broad aims: first, addressing countries’ needs for a more comprehensive, coherent and
timely understanding of how to promote, measure and assess innovation and its underlying dynamics of
change; and, second, shedding light on appropriate multi-sector and whole-of-government approaches to
innovation as a driver of sustainable growth, productivity and development and as a tool to address global
challenges. Work on the Strategy is to take place over 2008-09, with a synthesis report to be delivered to
the Ministerial Council Meeting in 2010.
This paper forms part of the first phase of work on the Innovation Strategy. It draws on OECD work
from the last ten years to provide a broad-brush overview of “what we know” about good policy practices
for innovation. It also highlights recent changes in innovation processes and patterns, describes the
increasing levels of internationalisation, and draws together early thinking on the contribution of
innovation to solving global challenges related to the environment.
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