"With lacklustre growth across much of the globe, promoting new sources of growth has become a global policy priority. Science, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship – which foster competitiveness, productivity, and job creation – are important mechanisms for encouraging sustainable growth. The 260 science, technology, innovation and industrial performance indicators in this Scoreboard show how OECD and major non-OECD economies are performing in a wide range of areas. The STI Scoreboard helps governments design more effective and efficient policies and monitor progress towards their desired goals.The following are some of the key findings of the 2013 Scoreboard."OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard