The OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2004 provides a comprehensive review of important trends and developments in science and innovation in OECD countries. Touching on themes central to ongoing policy development, the book examines the role of public/private partnerships in stimulating innovation, efforts to promote innovation in the service sector, global challenges to the supply of human resources for science and technology, and the contributions of multinational enterprises to productivity growth and innovation. A statistical annex provides up-to-date figures on R&D funding, patents, researchers and other indicators of innovative performance.

Executive Summary
Chapter 1. Regaining Momentum in Science, Technology and Industry
-Introduction
-A Changing Macroeconomic Environment
-Investments in Science and Technology
-Capitalising on Science and Technology Investments
-Human Resources for Science and Technology
-Globalisation of Science, Technology and Industry
-Conclusion
Chapter 2. Recent Developments in Science, Technology, and Innovation Policies
-Introduction
-Main Directions for Science, Technology, and Innovation Policies
-Strengthening Public Sector Research and Public Research Organisations
-Support for Business R&D and Innovation
-Enhancing Collaboration and Networking among Innovating Organisations
-Human Resources for S&T
-Evaluating Innovation Policies
Chapter 3. Public/Private Partnerships for Innovation
-Introduction
-P/PPs for Innovation: Definition and Typology
-The Increased Use of P/PPs for Innovation
-Implementing Efficient P/PPs: Issues and Good Practices
Chapter 4. Promoting Innovation in Services
-Introduction
-Services are of Growing Importance in OECD Economies
-Innovation in Services:
-Policies to Promote Innovation in Services
-Conclusion
Chapter 5. Ensuring the Supply of Human Resources in Science and Technology
-Introduction
-Will Supply Meet Demand?
-Meeting Demand through Immigration
-What Can Governments Do to Foster Domestic Development of HRST
-Conclusion and Outlook
Chapter 6. Multinational Enterprises and Productivity Growth: Insight at the Firm Level
-Introduction
-The Changing Role of MNEs in OECD Economies
-Firm-Level Insight into the Contribution of MNEs to Productivity Growth
-Conclusions and Implications
Statistical Annex