02.03.2007

Analyses and Statistics of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research

Data and facts form the basis for rational decision-making. Comparisons with other countries reveal where we stand. The analysis of processes of innovation enables us to learn from individual successes. In the field of analyses and statistics, the BMBF collects and analyzes facts in order to be able to improve education and research in Germany. As an innovation to BMBF analyses, the internationally staffed independent Expert Commission Research and Innovation has taken up work. The commission will periodically examine the state of research and innovation in Germany.

The BMBF regulraly reports on the state of the Germany resaerch and innovation system. Every four years, the Report of the Federal Government on Research is published as a broad portray of research in Germany and its development. Additionally, the BMBF commissions studies to evaluate the different aspects of Germany's technological performance and to analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the German innovation system. Once every year, the most important results are compiled in a report on Germany's technological performance. Both of these reports follow resolutions of the German Parliament.

In 2006 the German Parliament concluded a rearrangement of the reports on research and innovation through the appointment of an independent Expert Group on Research and Innovation. This Expert Group will advise the Federal Government on research, innovation and technology policy and will present a report on research, innovation and the technological performance in Germany every two years from 2008 on. The Federal Government itself will present to the German Parliament a  "Report of the Federal Government on Research and Innovation" every two years to compile a comprehensive status report on research, innovation and technology.

The Expert Commission Research and Innovation was summoned an March 1st 2007 to its constitutive meeting. On the commission are six internationally renowned scientists and experts. Chairman is Prof. Dietmar Harhoff, his deputy is Prof. Hariolf Grupp. The six members are:

Prof. Dr. Ann-Kristin Achleitner
Prof. Ph. D. Jutta Allmendinger
Prof. Dr. Hariolf Grupp
Prof. Dr. Dietmar Harhoff
Prof. Dr. Joachim Luther
Prof. Dr. Luc Soete

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    Innovation "Made in Germany" - the 2012 Federal Report on Research and Innovation

    German research and innovation are on the rise - this according to the 2012 Federal Report on Research and Innovation. Whether it be the development of environmentally friendly energy or mobility, artificial intelligence or virtual reality: Germany is exceedingly successful at finding innovative technologies, products, and services that improve people's lives, as well as at competing globally with its strong industrial foundation, all while creating secure jobs for the future.
    more (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/12210.php)

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    Report of the Federal Government on Research

    Every four years the "Bundesbericht Forschung" - or: federal research report - is published as the most comprehensive work on Germany's research landscape and its development. The current federal research report 2006 shows: The Federal Government and its investments in research and development have strengthened Germany and created jobs. The Government invests additional six billion euro in this legislative period into research projects that promise a huge mobilization effect for innovation and the markets of tomorrow.
    more (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/6579.php)

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