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Digital Communications Officer, OECD @oecdinnovation.bsky.social and @oecddigital.bsky.social | www.oecd.org/sti
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Don't miss the latest OECD insights on innovation, science, technology & industry! In our new issue:

🔹 Measuring science & innovation for #SustainableGrowth
🔹 #Quantum and #AI: A perfect match?
🔹 #MentalHealth in the #digital age

...and more! 👉 bit.ly/430yc4U
Newsletter: OECD news on innovation, science, technology and industry
October 10, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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oecddigital.bsky.social
Problematic #SocialMedia use — marked by preoccupation, escapism, deception and fear of missing out — is rising. Girls are more affected, especially in adolescence.

The latest OECD #DigitalEconomy Outlook explores online well-being 👉 oe.cd/deo-sp2

#WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD25 #MentalHealth
Graph: Young people having problematic social media use in selected OECD countries. In all 12, girls are more affected than boys.
October 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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oecdinnovation.bsky.social
Don't miss the latest OECD insights on #innovation, science, technology & industry! In our latest edition:

🔹 Why is #HealthData so underused?
🔹 Trends in #IndustrialPolicy
🔹 Solving the #TechTalent shortage
🔹 National statistical offices & #DataGovernance

...and more! 👉 bit.ly/3JZKGTV

#STIpolicy
Newsletter: OECD news on innovation, science, technology and industry
September 17, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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oecddigital.bsky.social
Health data could transform #healthcare – so why aren’t we using it to its full potential?

We take a look in our blog with @oecdsocial.bsky.social and suggest ways for policymakers to help transform #HealthData into a powerful tool for improving global #health outcomes: oe.cd/6b7
Blog: We have a lot of valuable health data. Why is it so hard to use?
September 16, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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parispaname.bsky.social
📸 Le métro parisien.
c.1970. Paris mobilité
September 10, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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📸 Robert Doisneau.
Le cireur de chaussures, boulevard Saint-Michel, rue Soufflot et le Panthéon.
1958. Paris 5e Quartier
September 9, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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We're going back to Vienna for Eurovision 2026! 🇦🇹

The Austrian capital will be the Host City of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest on 12 | 14 | 16 May

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Eurovision 2026: Vienna is our Host City for the 70th
Austria’s capital Vienna has been selected by Host Broadcaster ORF and the EBU to host the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in May 2026.
eurovision.tv
August 20, 2025 at 6:16 AM
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ec.europa.eu
💶 Shape the future look of the euro!

The European Central Bank has launched a design contest for new euro banknotes with two themes:

🖼️ European Culture
🐦 R️ivers & Birds

Open to designers across the EU, submit your ideas by 18 August 12:00 CET

→ europa.eu/!cWfmdT
A graphic showing a 20-euro banknote with the design area pixelated. Above the note, bold text reads: “What will the future euro look like?” A curved arrow points to the blurred area. Below the banknote, the message says: “Submit your design.” The European Union flag appears in the bottom right corner. The image is shown in a design software interface.
August 6, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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Don't miss the latest OECD insights on #innovation, science, technology & industry! In our latest edition:

🔹 France’s online #gaming edge, despite urban-rural #broadband #connectivity divides
🔹 The new Global #AI Initiatives Navigator
🔹 Blogs on #CitizenScience & more

👉 bit.ly/40JyWdG

#technews
Newsletter: OECD news on innovation, science, technology and industry
July 31, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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parispaname.bsky.social
📸 Route des vacances qui traverse la plus belle partie de la France 🎶.
1960. Paris
July 31, 2025 at 7:17 AM
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oecddigital.bsky.social
#France has made its mark in the online #gaming world, underpinned by strong #connectivity. Yet despite impressive #broadband speeds, areas differ when it comes to #latency. And like in other countries, there is a persistent urban-rural divide. Our blog takes a look: oe.cd/68S

#esport #technews
Blog: France’s best regions for online gaming according to OECD broadband data
July 30, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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If the #OceanEconomy were a country, it would be the 5th largest economy in the world. But there is a real risk that the growth of past decades may stall.

What are the top policy priorities for healthy and productive #oceans? Our blog dives in: oe.cd/68I

#fisheries #maritime #UNOC3 #BlueEconomy
Six OECD policy priorities for a healthy and productive ocean
The world’s ocean is at a tipping point. From plastic pollution to overfishing, the challenges facing our blue planet are urgent and interconnected. As the global community gathers in Nice for the Thi...
oe.cd
July 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Space technology quietly powers much of modern life, yet government budgets for civil #space R&D are becoming increasingly volatile. While some countries are ramping up investments, others are pulling back.

🚀 Blast off to our blog to find out more: oe.cd/66d

#SpaceTech #SpaceResearch #SpaceNews
Are governments still reaching for the stars? A look at civil space R&D
New OECD data show that government funding for civil space research is increasingly uneven, with major cutbacks in the United States offset by gains in Europe and Asia. This blog explores trends in pu...
oe.cd
July 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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There is growing interest in #CitizenScience to enhance research efficiency and relevance, as well as trust in #science.

Why does citizen science matter for #SciencePolicy, and how can governments support it? We take a look in our blog: oe.cd/5-5

#scipol #scipolicy #scicomm #scinews #openscience
What is citizen science and why should policymakers care?
Citizen science empowers people from all walks of life to contribute meaningfully to scientific research—from tracking biodiversity to supporting public health. As it gains momentum globally, this blo...
oe.cd
July 25, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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oecddigital.bsky.social
Don't miss the latest issue of the OECD #DigitalPolicy Digest with new analysis of #connectivity divides between urban and rural areas, insights on how governments are cracking down on #SocialMedia age limits, our recent blog posts on #AI and more: bit.ly/44MWC3k

#broadband #5G #digital #technews
Newsletter: OECD Digital Policy Digest
July 24, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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📷 Seeberger Frères.
La boulangerie
1920. Paris
July 21, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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5G subscriptions surged 48% in a year and now account for 33% of #mobile subscriptions across the OECD.

Fibre and #5G keep expanding, as fixed #wireless access grows to meet rising demand for fast, reliable #connectivity.

See more trends and browse the latest OECD #broadband statistics: oe.cd/62f
Graph: Which countries use fixed wireless access (FWA) the most? Czechia, Slovakia, New Zealand, Estonia and Italy are the top 5 OECD countries.
July 18, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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The OECD has just launched the Global AI Initiatives Navigator, bringing together high-quality indicators, evidence and tools from leading international sources to help users understand how #AI is being developed, deployed and governed worldwide: bit.ly/46J8zYW

#AIpolicy #TechNews #OECDAI
July 16, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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#Broadband access and quality have been improving but urban rural #connectivity divides persist.

At the end of 2024, users in cities across the OECD experienced mobile download speeds 37.2% higher than those in rural areas.

More data & insights in our new report: oe.cd/682

#DigitalDivide #4G #5G
Graph: 5G download speeds across the OECD in rural areas compared to cities. Korea is on top in both rankings at over 400 Mbps.
July 15, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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📷 Marc Riboud.
Reflet de la Tour Eiffel sur une DS
1964. Paris
July 13, 2025 at 6:03 AM
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Le kiosque à journaux.
1960. Paris
July 3, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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Enforcement of age limits on #SocialMedia is an ongoing concern. Our blog offers new insights on why governments are cracking down, how today’s safeguards fall short, and what platforms and policymakers can do to better protect children online: oe.cd/65x

#AgeAssurance #ChildSafety #DigitalPolicy
Too young to scroll? Why governments are cracking down on social media age limits
As countries move to tighten social media age limits, new OECD analysis reveals widespread gaps in age assurance practices and highlights the risks younger users face online. This blog explores the ev...
oe.cd
July 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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📷 Johan van der Keuken.
Jeune femme lisant au chevet de Notre-Dame
Années 1960. Paris
June 30, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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#AgeAssurance is key to safer online spaces for children, but the complicated legal and policy landscape across borders makes it challenging to implement consistently. A new OECD report aims to help policymakers navigate this complex terrain: oe.cd/66I

#OnlineSafety #DigitalPolicy #ChildProtection
Child safety online: Online age assurance is on the rise, but a complex legal landscape leaves children unevenly protected.
June 27, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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New OECD research reveals that #AirPollution significantly reduces labour #productivity across Europe. Our blog looks at how even modest #AirQuality gains can boost productivity, details the impacts on different types of companies, and offers insights for policymakers: oe.cd/66r
Blog: Want stronger growth in Europe? Start with the air we breathe
June 26, 2025 at 9:51 AM