The contribution of R&D specialist institutions to R&D performance

Long-standing policy interest in the role of organisations specialised research and experimental development (R&D) raises questions about how these are classified under different institutional sectors contribute to R&D statistics This paper reports on findings pilot data collection conducted 2022. The results show a diverse range specialist ecosystems as well major reporting gaps. ultimate aim this exercise its recommendations is demonstrate several OECD countries able provide meaningful statistical using guidance promote mainstreaming into future national statistics.