| Description |
The indicator measures the share of R&D personnel in the following institutional sectors: business enterprise (BES), government (GOV), higher education (HES) and private non-profit (PNP). Data are presented in full-time equivalents as a share of the labour force. |
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| Rationale |
Indicator is used to monitor progress towards SDG 9 on building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and fostering innovation which is embedded in the European Commission’s 2024-2029 Priorities under ‘A new era for European defence and security’. The indicator can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 9.5.2 “Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants” |
| Content and progress |
R&D and innovation are major drivers of competitiveness and employment in a knowledge-based economy. Greater investment in R&D provides new jobs in business and academia, increasing demand for scientists and researchers in the labour market. |
| Long-term objective |
The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 2. |
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| Description |
The indicator measures the share of R&D personnel in the following institutional sectors: business enterprise (BES), government (GOV), higher education (HES) and private non-profit (PNP). Data are presented in full-time equivalents as a share of the labour force. |
|---|---|
| Rationale |
Indicator is used to monitor progress towards SDG 9 on building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and fostering innovation which is embedded in the European Commission’s 2024-2029 Priorities under ‘A new era for European defence and security’. The indicator can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 9.5.2 “Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants” |
| Content and progress |
R&D and innovation are major drivers of competitiveness and employment in a knowledge-based economy. Greater investment in R&D provides new jobs in business and academia, increasing demand for scientists and researchers in the labour market. |
| Long-term objective |
The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 2. |
Source 1
| Organisation |
BHAS |
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