Abstract
The OECD has produced science and technology indicators since early 1960's. Recognizing that science and technology is a driving force of economical development, the OECD takes an active role in science and technology indicators. The author introduces the aims and activities of the EASD (Economic Analysis and Statistics Division) that is in charge of science and technology indicators in the OECD: (1) Construction of a statistical database. -Development, collection and analysis of internationally comparable statistics. -Publish of "Main Science and Technology Indicators", "Basic Science and Technology Statistics" and "OECD Science and Technology Indicators". (2) Methodological works. -Development and improvement of methodologies in data collection and interpretation. -Publish of "The Proposed Standard Practice for Survey of Research and Experimental Development - Frascati Manual" and other related manuals. (3) Estimation and interpretation of specific indicators. -Development of tools and databases focusing on special issues. (4) Quantitative analysis -For example, evaluation of international competitiveness, technology diffusion, evaluation of output and impact of science and technology activities, and techno-globalism. Finally, the author expalins manuals related to statistics and indicators in detail. The author concludes that the OECD is shifting the aims of indicators from the simple status-quo reports to policy-oriented reports with more detailed analysis.
