INSTITUTE Science and Technology Management Un.ed Nation Information System (STMIS)and other secondary sources STMIS(e.g. database of scientists, research grants, Cv databases, etc): frequent source for the production of R&D statistics Recommendations: need close integration between the statistical system and the tmis need adjustments to produce comparable statistics taking into account issues of definitions and coverage need a balanced approach using both tmis and surveys need different approach to Private sector organizations as they are frequently not covered by these systems Www.uis. unesco. orgwww.uis.unesco.org Science and Technology Management Information System (STMIS) and other secondary sources ▪ STMIS (e.g. database of scientists, research grants, CV databases, etc): frequent source for the production of R&D statistics. Recommendations: • need close integration between the statistical system and the STMIS. • need adjustments to produce comparable statistics, taking into account issues of definitions and coverage. • need a balanced approach using both STMIS and surveys. • need different approach to Private sector organizations as they are frequently not covered by these systems