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21 Jan 2003
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English
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Genetic Inventions, Intellectual Property Rights and Licensing Practices: Evidence and Policies
OECD, Pages: 112
Few topics in the life sciences today provoke as much debate as the availability of patent protection on "genetic inventions". Some hold that protection is essential to encourage innovation and development of new products. Others argue that patents ...
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21 Jan 2003
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English
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Biotechnology and Healthy Ageing: Policy Implications of New Research
OECD, Pages: 170
If present trends in fertility and life expectancy continue, between one quarter and one third of the population in OECD countries will be over 65 years by 2025. The ageing population will have profound social and economic implications. Not ...
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14 May 2003
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English
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Turning Science into Business: Patenting and Licensing at Public Research Organisations
OECD, Pages: 312
This report presents the results of the first international survey on the patenting and licensing activities of public research organisations in OECD countries.
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02 June 2003
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English
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From Red Tape to Smart Tape: Administrative Simplification in OECD Countries
OECD, Pages: 264
"Too much red tape" is a common complaint from businesses and citizens in OECD countries. This report analyses proven approaches commonly adopted by governments to reduce and streamline administrative procedures like one-stop shops (physical and ...
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31 July 2003
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English
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The e-Government Imperative
OECD, Pages: 204
E-Government is more about government than about "e". This study explores the reasons for implementing e-government, the barriers to implementation, and how to implement.
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24 Apr 2003
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Book
English
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Emerging Risks in the 21st Century: An Agenda for Action
OECD, Pages: 292
This book explores the implications of newly developing risks such as hugely damaging hurricanes, new diseases, terrorist attacks, and disruptions to critical infrastructures.
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28 July 2003
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English
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ICT and Economic Growth: Evidence from OECD countries, industries and firms
OECD, Pages: 104
This report examines the impacts of ICT on business performance and the policies that can help seize its benefits.
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18 Nov 2003
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Book
English
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Privacy Online: OECD Guidance on Policy and Practice
OECD, Pages: 392
This volume draws together OECD work to date on measures for ensuring effective privacy protection on global networks while continuing to allow the transborder flow of personal data.
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22 Dec 2003
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English
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OECD e-Government Studies: Finland 2003
OECD, Pages: 232
The first in a series of national e-government reviews, this book uses a common analytical framework that will assist countries in evaluating their e-government policies, ensure international comparability of findings and systematically build up...
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16 Oct 2003
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English
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Road Safety: Impact of New Technologies
OECD, Pages: 100
This report evaluates the global impact of new technologies on road safety and provides recommendations to governments and industry to ensure that fatalities and injuries in road traffic are reduced.
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25 Sep 2003
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English
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Governance of Public Research: Toward Better Practices
OECD, Pages: 164
This report provides a comprehensive review of the challenges that call for changes in the governance of OECD countries’ science systems, highlighting emerging policy responses and drawing lessons to inspire the reform process.
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13 Oct 2003
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English
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Mammalian Embryo Genomics
OECD, Pages: 124
This book contains the proceedings of the first International Meeting on Mammalian Embryo Genomics, held in Quebec City, Canada, on July 20, 2002, which brought together a group of internationally recognised scientists in the genomics field. The...
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25 Feb 2003
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English
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The Sources of Economic Growth in OECD Countries
OECD, Pages: 154
This publication examines the causes of the divergence in growth across the OECD.
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27 May 2003
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Book
English
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OECD Communications Outlook 2003
OECD, Pages: 260
The OECD Communications Outlook 2003 presents the most recent comparable data on the performance of the communication sector in OECD countries and on their policy frameworks.
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10 Mar 2004
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English/French
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Research and Development Expenditure in Industry 2003
OECD, Pages: 108
This annual publication presents R&D expenditure data from the ANBERD database in ISIC Revision 3 for 19 OECD countries*, as well as a zone total for the European Union. The coverage of ANBERD includes 58 sectors, with an extended coverage of...
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22 Oct 2003
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English
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OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2003
OECD, Pages: 200
Over 200 graphs, many of which are new to this edition of the OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard — the sixth in a series spanning a decade — provide a comprehensive picture of countries’ performance in the areas of science, technology,...
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