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The quantum technology landscape has expanded rapidly over the past decade, with rising firm entry, increasing investment and strong growth in innovation across quantum communication, computing and se...

As governments link science and technology more tightly to national and economic security goals, research security policies have surged almost tenfold since 2018. This blog explores what research secu...

New OECD analysis using data from France and Portugal challenges the assumption that young firms pay less or offer less secure contracts. Instead, these firms often provide competitive wages, more per...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

This paper analyses jobs in young firms, compared to older ones, in terms of wages, contract security and inclusiveness. Inclusiveness refers to labour market outcomes for women, foreign-born workers ...

A recent report offers valuable lessons for effective AI governance, focusing on five key elements

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...

This paper examines the environmental impact—both positive and negative—of communication networks, explores methods for measuring these effects, and highlights strategies to better align green and dig...

Maritime transport underpins global trade, moving around 80% of goods worldwide. At the same time, it accounts for nearly 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. As momentum builds for cleaner shipping...

New OECD data shows that over 100 million full-time equivalent jobs are sustained by the global ocean economy, with tourism and Asia-Pacific leading the charge. But the future of ocean work depends on...