OECD Innovation

Newsletter: OECD news on innovation, science, technology and industry

Don't miss the latest OECD insights on innovation, science, technology & industry! In our new issue:

🔹 Measuring science & innovation for #SustainableGrowth
🔹 #Quantum and #AI: A perfect match?
🔹 #MentalHealth in the #digital age

...and more! 👉 bit.ly/430yc4U

OECD report: Measuring Science and Innovation for Sustainable Growth

Just published! Drawing on a wide range of indicators and data sources, this new OECD publication is a unique reference guide for policymakers, statisticians and researchers on how science, technology & innovation contribute to #SustainableGrowth: oe.cd/6db

#STIpolicy #GreenTransition

Blog: Why ocean economy productivity is stagnating and what policymakers can do about it

The #ocean economy supports over 100 million jobs and generates 3-4% of global GDP. But its productivity is stagnating and, in some areas, declining. Our blog explores the underlying factors and what policymakers can do to reverse the trend: oe.cd/6d4

#OceanEconomy #BlueEconomy

The role of science and innovation in sustainable growth: How can STI support economic growth while tackling environmental challenges? 9 October 2025, 13:00-14:00 CET. Ask your question on Sli.do #sustainablegrowth

How can science, technology & innovation drive growth while tackling climate and #sustainability challenges?

Join us in Brussels or online on 9 October to explore new OECD evidence at our event with @bruegel.org.

🔗 bit.ly/4o5PDJB

#STIpolicy #GreenTransition #SustainableGrowth

Join the Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP) Compass 2025 data release and panel discussion with the European Commission and OECD.

Join us as we unveil the STIP Compass 2025 dataset.

Now with 8700+ initiatives from 63 countries & the EU, the #STIPcompass is a valuable resource for exploring and interacting with #STIpolicy data.

🗓️ 21 Oct., 11:00-12:30 CET
📍 Brussels or online
🔗 Register: link.europa.eu/HrnX83

#scipol #techpol

Newsletter: OECD news on innovation, science, technology and industry

Don't miss the latest OECD insights on #innovation, science, technology & industry! In our latest edition:

🔹 Why is #HealthData so underused?
🔹 Trends in #IndustrialPolicy
🔹 Solving the #TechTalent shortage
🔹 National statistical offices & #DataGovernance

...and more! 👉 bit.ly/3JZKGTV

#STIpolicy

Blog: We have a lot of valuable health data. Why is it so hard to use?

Health data could transform #healthcare – so why aren’t we using it to its full potential?

We take a look in our blog with @oecdsocial.bsky.social and suggest ways for policymakers to help transform #HealthData into a powerful tool for improving global #health outcomes: oe.cd/6b7

What are the latest trends in industrial policy? Three key findings from OECD data Governments across the OECD are increasingly using industrial policy to boost competitiveness, accelerate the green transition and build economic resilience in the face of trade tensions, slowing prod...

New OECD data quantifying industrial strategies reveals how 11 countries are reshaping #IndustrialPolicy to boost competitiveness, go green and build resilience. Our blog explores the data and identifies key trends: oe.cd/6aR

Why innovation needs smarter governance, not just faster tech From AI to synthetic biology, the speed at which emerging technologies evolve presents dilemmas for governments seeking to harness the benefits of technology while managing risks. This blog explores what policymakers can do to evolve governance at the speed of technology.

A brain implant voicing your thoughts.

Scammers cloning your voice with AI.

Companies trying to bring back extinct species.

As #EmergingTech races ahead, is #TechGovernance keeping up?

Our blog with @oecdgovernance.bsky.social explores why #innovation needs smarter #governance: oe.cd/65c

OECD workshop on access to research software: opportunities and challenges, 8 September 2025, 9:30-16:30 CET

🧬 Ensuring access to #ResearchSoftware is key to advancing #OpenScience, innovation & trust.

🗓️ Join us online for an OECD workshop on Mon. 8 Sept. to explore policy options for widening access to #research software & help shape future cooperation.

🔗 Info & registration: oe.cd/6ac

#scipol #scicomm

Newsletter: OECD news on innovation, science, technology and industry

Don't miss the latest OECD insights on #innovation, science, technology & industry! In our latest edition:

🔹 France’s online #gaming edge, despite urban-rural #broadband #connectivity divides
🔹 The new Global #AI Initiatives Navigator
🔹 Blogs on #CitizenScience & more

👉 bit.ly/40JyWdG

#technews

Blog: France’s best regions for online gaming according to OECD broadband data

#France has made its mark in the online #gaming world, underpinned by strong #connectivity. Yet despite impressive #broadband speeds, areas differ when it comes to #latency. And like in other countries, there is a persistent urban-rural divide. Our blog takes a look: oe.cd/68S

#esport #technews

Six OECD policy priorities for a healthy and productive ocean The world’s ocean is at a tipping point. From plastic pollution to overfishing, the challenges facing our blue planet are urgent and interconnected. As the global community gathers in Nice for the Thi...

If the #OceanEconomy were a country, it would be the 5th largest economy in the world. But there is a real risk that the growth of past decades may stall.

What are the top policy priorities for healthy and productive #oceans? Our blog dives in: oe.cd/68I

#fisheries #maritime #UNOC3 #BlueEconomy

Are governments still reaching for the stars? A look at civil space R&D New OECD data show that government funding for civil space research is increasingly uneven, with major cutbacks in the United States offset by gains in Europe and Asia. This blog explores trends in pu...

Space technology quietly powers much of modern life, yet government budgets for civil #space R&D are becoming increasingly volatile. While some countries are ramping up investments, others are pulling back.

🚀 Blast off to our blog to find out more: oe.cd/66d

#SpaceTech #SpaceResearch #SpaceNews

What is citizen science and why should policymakers care? Citizen science empowers people from all walks of life to contribute meaningfully to scientific research—from tracking biodiversity to supporting public health. As it gains momentum globally, this blo...

There is growing interest in #CitizenScience to enhance research efficiency and relevance, as well as trust in #science.

Why does citizen science matter for #SciencePolicy, and how can governments support it? We take a look in our blog: oe.cd/5-5

#scipol #scipolicy #scicomm #scinews #openscience

Newsletter: OECD Digital Policy Digest

Don't miss the latest issue of the OECD #DigitalPolicy Digest with new analysis of #connectivity divides between urban and rural areas, insights on how governments are cracking down on #SocialMedia age limits, our recent blog posts on #AI and more: bit.ly/44MWC3k

#broadband #5G #digital #technews

Want stronger growth in Europe? Start with the air we breathe New OECD research reveals that air pollution significantly reduces labour productivity across Europe. This blog post highlights how even modest improvements in air quality can boost productivity, deta...

Clean air is not only essential for public health; it is critical for economic productivity. New OECD research examines the relationship between air #pollution and labour #productivity using data from millions of companies across #Europe. Our blog takes a look: oe.cd/66r

#AirPollution #AirQuality

The OECD has just launched the Global AI Initiatives Navigator, bringing together high-quality indicators, evidence and tools from leading international sources to help users understand how #AI is being developed, deployed and governed worldwide: bit.ly/46J8zYW

#AIpolicy #TechNews #OECDAI

Blog. Unlocking productivity with generative AI: Evidence from experimental studies

#GenerativeAI has the potential to transform work, boost #productivity, foster innovation and stimulate entrepreneurship, but its effects vary. In our blog, we explore key findings of recent experimental studies on its potential impacts: oe.cd/684

#OECDAI

Blog. Why your industrial policy might be more effective than you think: Using VAT data to assess policy effects

Governments may be systematically underestimating the impact of their #IndustrialPolicy by focusing on direct effects while overlooking network spillovers. Our blog explores this measurement gap, its implications, and what policymakers can do about it using #VAT data: oe.cd/683

OECD Compendium of Productivity Indicators 2025 This report presents a comprehensive overview of both recent and long-term trends in productivity levels and growth across OECD countries and, where possible, in accession countries. It covers a range...

📢 Out now: #OECD Compendium of Productivity Indicators 2025

A full overview of #productivity across OECD & accession countries – industry trends, firm sizes, investment & more.

Explore the report:
🔗 oe.cd/67M

#OECDStats

Too young to scroll? Why governments are cracking down on social media age limits As countries move to tighten social media age limits, new OECD analysis reveals widespread gaps in age assurance practices and highlights the risks younger users face online. This blog explores the ev...

Enforcement of age limits on #SocialMedia is an ongoing concern. Our blog offers new insights on why governments are cracking down, how today’s safeguards fall short, and what platforms and policymakers can do to better protect children online: oe.cd/65x

#AgeAssurance #ChildSafety #DigitalPolicy

Is generative AI a General Purpose Technology? The rapid rise of generative AI has sparked discussions about its potentially transformative effects and whether the technology will bring significant benefits in the form of widespread productivity i...

Is #generativeAI a general-purpose technology? Check out our new @oecdinnovation.bsky.social #AI paper with D. Haerle and S. Liu, where we discuss evidence about its #pervasiveness, #improvement over time and #innovation-spawning, critical for long-run #productivity growth👇 doi.org/10.1787/704e...

Blog: Want stronger growth in Europe? Start with the air we breathe

New OECD research reveals that #AirPollution significantly reduces labour #productivity across Europe. Our blog looks at how even modest #AirQuality gains can boost productivity, details the impacts on different types of companies, and offers insights for policymakers: oe.cd/66r

Blog. Making industrial policies work: Steps for smarter governance

Across the OECD, governments are advancing ambitious #industrial strategies to foster greener, more competitive, and resilient economies. But policy tools alone aren’t enough for success. Our blog offers a practical checklist for clear and effective #IndustrialPolicy governance: oe.cd/66p

Blog: Are governments still reaching for the stars? A look at civil space R&D

Space technology quietly powers much of modern life, yet government budgets for civil #space R&D are becoming increasingly volatile. While some countries are ramping up investments, others are pulling back.

🚀 We take a look in our blog: oe.cd/66d

#SpaceEconomy #SpaceTech

The effects of generative AI on productivity, innovation and entrepreneurship This document reviews experimental research on the impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) on productivity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. It highlights to what extent AI automates tasks,...

Check out our new @oecdinnovation.bsky.social #AI working paper on the "Effects of #generative #AI on #productivity, #innovation and #entrepreneurship", with J. Reijerink & L. Samek , where we review findings from 80+ recent #experiments on the topic.
Read more 👉 www.oecd.org/en/publicati...

Blog: Too young to scroll? Why governments are cracking down on social media age limits

Too young to scroll? 📱

Our blog offers new OECD insights on why governments are cracking down on #SocialMedia age limits, how today’s safeguards fall short, and how platforms and policymakers can do better: oe.cd/65x

#OnlineSafety #ChildSafety #SaferInternet #AgeAssurance #TechNews

OECD policy brief: Exploring and mapping the ocean depths for a more sustainable future

🌊 Mapping the #seafloor is key for the #OceanEconomy, supporting #marine management, conservation and our understanding of #ocean systems. Yet despite advances, nearly 3⁄4 of the global #seabed remains unmapped by modern standards. Our new policy brief dives in: oe.cd/65g

#UNOC3 #BlueEconomy

Blog: Why innovation needs smarter governance, not just faster tech

A brain implant translating your thoughts directly into speech. Scammers cloning your voice with AI. #EmergingTech is racing ahead, but is #TechGovernance keeping up?

Our blog with @oecdgovernance.bsky.social explores why #innovation needs smarter #governance, not just faster tech: oe.cd/65c