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      R&D indicators

      Indicators

      The Observatory tracks a range of indicators that are relevant to monitor health R&D, including indicators of inputs into health R&D, processes of product development, and outputs of health R&D.

      This section tracks the indicators that are closely linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) health R&D related targets.

      Indicators from the Observatory

      SDG Indicator 3.b.2

      • Official development assistance (ODA) for medical research and basic health sectors as a % of gross national income (GNI) and as a % of all ODA, by donor country
      • Official development assistance (ODA) for medical research and basic health sectors per capita, by recipient country

      SDG Indicator 9.5.1

      • Gross domestic R&D expenditure on health (health GERD) as a % of gross domestic product (GDP)

      SDG Indicator 9.5.2

      • Health researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants, by WHO region
      • Health researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants, by income group

      Related SDG indicators

      SDG Indicator 3.b.2

      • Total net official development assistance to the medical research and basic health sectors

      SDG Indicator 9.5.1

      • Research and development expenditure as a proportion of GDP

      SDG Indicator 9.5.2

      • Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants
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