International Workshop on Science, Technology and Innovation Statistics
Organized jointly by NBS China and UNSD
- Shenzhen, China
- 25-27 July 2023
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development positions science, technology, and innovation (STI) as one of seven key action areas for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) are primary productive forces and drivers of growth. Consequently, statistics on the advances and use of science, technology, and innovation are of great importance for evidence-based policymaking, monitoring of STI for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Thus, in recent years, with science, technology and innovation becomes more are more important, there are higher requirements for the continuous and in-depth reform and development of STI statistics. The revision of international norms also brings new challenges to the top-level design and monitoring and evaluation method of STI statistics. There is a need to constantly discuss new methodologies, practices, and progress in STI statistics and improve STI surveys and analyses.
Within this context, the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD) and the National Bureau of Statistics of China (NBS China) are jointly organizing an International Workshop on Science, Technology, and Innovation Statistics. This is a 3-day workshop, held in Shenzhen, China from 25-27 July 2023. The main goal of the Workshop is to assist the participants to understand the latest methodologies and practices of STI surveys, and strengthen the participants’ capacity to compile, analyze STI statistics. The workshop will provide an overview of the Frascati Manual 2015, and Oslo Manual 2018, and share best country and international practices, including STI indicators, statistics, and analyses. The sharing of experiences will also support the development of further STI statistics guidance.
The workshop will be held in English and Chinese. Simultaneous two-way translation of Chinese to English and English to Chinese will be provided.
Tuesday, 25 July
09:30 – 10:15
Opening Ceremony of the International Workshop on Science, Technology, and Innovation Statistics and Inauguration Ceremony of the National Statistical Innovation Talent Training Hub (Shenzhen)
- Remarks by Mr. Mao Shengyong, Deputy Commissioner, National Bureau of Statistics of China
- Remarks by Mr. Huang Min, Vice Mayor of Shenzhen City
- Video Message by Mr. Stefan Schweinfest, Director of United Nations Statistics Division
- Remarks by Mr. Benjamin Rae, United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office in China
- Group photo
10:40 – 11:40
Session 1: SDG Monitoring – SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Mr. Benjamin Rae, UNRCO China
11:40 – 12:00
Discussion
14:00 – 15:00
Session 2: STI Indicators for Guiding Science, Technology and Innovation Policy
- Mr. Fernando Isai Cantu Bazaldua, UNIDO
15:00 – 15:20
Discussion
15:40 – 16:40
Session 3: Guidelines and new trends of R&D surveys
- Mr. Roshan Bajracharya, UNESCO Institute for Statistics
16:40 – 17:00
Discussion
Wednesday, 26 July
9:00 – 10:00
Session 4: Innovation and Development, from Statistics to Policy
- Mr. Zhen Feng, Renmin University of China
10:20 – 11:20
Session 4: Innovation and Development, from Statistics to Policy (continued)
- Mr. Zhen Feng, Renmin University of China
11:20 – 12:00
Discussion
14:00 – 15:00
Session 5: R&D Statistics in China: From Guideline to Practice
- Ms. Gao Minxue, Renmin University of China
15:00 – 15:20
Discussion
15:40 – 16:40
Session 6: Country practice
- Country practice from NBS China
16:40 – 17:00
Discussion
Thursday, 27 July
9:00 – 10:10
Session 7: Experience Sharing
- Countries: Brazil, Cambodia, Indonesia, Kyrgyz Republic
- Moderator: Ms. Jiayue Zeng, UNSD
10:30 – 11:30
Session 7: Experience Sharing (continued)
- Countries: Lao PDR, Mauritius, Morocco, Vietnam
- Moderator: Ms. Jiayue Zeng, UNSD
11:30 – 12:00
Discussion
14:00 – 14:30
Final Recap and Evaluation
14:30 – 15:00
Closing Ceremony
- Remarks by Mr. Wan Donghua, Director-General, Department of Social, Science and Technology, and Cultural Statistics, NBS
- Remarks by Mr. Fernando Isai Cantu Bazaldua, Chief Statistician of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
