This chapter analyzes recent developments in creasingly

globalized information and communication technologies

(ICT) research and development (R&D) and innovation.1

Global structures of R&D, science performance,

invention, and innovation are in transition.2 The main

dimensions of change are the absolute growth of R&D

and innovation-related activities the rise of the BRICS’

economies in scientific and technological fields 3

significant globalization of R&D more performance

of R&D in the services sector and a growing focus on

non-technological innovation, enhanced internationalization

and mobility of highly skilled people, and

increased internationalized patenting.-This chapter analyzes recent developments in increasingly

globalized information and communication technologies

(ICT) research and development (R&D) and innovation.1

Global structures of R&D, science performance,

invention, and innovation are in transition.2 The main

dimensions of change are the absolute growth of R&D

and innovation-related activities　the rise of the BRICS’

economies in scientific and technological fields 3

significant globalization of R&D　more performance

of R&D in the services sector　and a growing focus on

non-technological innovation, enhanced internationalization

and mobility of highly skilled people, and

increased internationalized patenting.