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OECD Innovation @oecdinnovation.bsky.social · 7h

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

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

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OECD Innovation @oecdinnovation.bsky.social · 5d

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

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

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OECD Innovation @oecdinnovation.bsky.social · 15d

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

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

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OECD Innovation @oecdinnovation.bsky.social · 21d

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

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OECD Digital @oecddigital.bsky.social · 22d

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

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

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OECD Innovation @oecdinnovation.bsky.social · 27d

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

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...

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OECD Innovation @oecdinnovation.bsky.social · Sep 5

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

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.

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OECD Innovation @oecdinnovation.bsky.social · Sep 5

🧬 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

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

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OECD Innovation @oecdinnovation.bsky.social · Jul 31

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

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OECD Digital @oecddigital.bsky.social · Jul 30

#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

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

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OECD Innovation @oecdinnovation.bsky.social · Jul 28

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

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...

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OECD Innovation @oecdinnovation.bsky.social · Jul 25

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

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...

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OECD Innovation @oecdinnovation.bsky.social · Jul 25

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

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...

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OECD Digital @oecddigital.bsky.social · Jul 24

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

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OECD Innovation @oecdinnovation.bsky.social · Jul 18

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

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...

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OECD Digital @oecddigital.bsky.social · Jul 16

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

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OECD Innovation @oecdinnovation.bsky.social · Jul 15

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

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OECD Innovation @oecdinnovation.bsky.social · Jul 15

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

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

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OECD Statistics @oecdstatistics.bsky.social · Jul 10

📢 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

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...

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OECD Digital @oecddigital.bsky.social · Jul 1

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

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...

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Flavio Calvino @flcalv.bsky.social · Jun 27

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...

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...

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OECD Innovation @oecdinnovation.bsky.social · Jun 26

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

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OECD Innovation @oecdinnovation.bsky.social · Jun 26

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. Making industrial policies work: Steps for smarter governance

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OECD Innovation @oecdinnovation.bsky.social · Jun 24

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

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

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Flavio Calvino @flcalv.bsky.social · Jun 20

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...

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,...

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