Abstract
Public engagement (PE) has become an important theme of research and innovation (R&I) activity in several countries. In Europe, which is the main focus of this paper, the European Commission – by setting PE as a key thematic element of its policy for responsible research and innovation (RRI) – has promoted fundamental changes in the ways that civil society and other stakeholders outside the scientific community influence, and are expected to influence research activities. Promoting PE means giving more weight to citizens and stakeholders in the definition of research needs, in the critical reflection of current and future research priorities, and in the implementation of R&I activities. In this paper we analyse the trends and characteristics of innovative PE based on a recent international study of such processes, and discuss how PE can contribute to more dynamic and responsible governance of research and innovation.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | The Proceedings of The 2017 ISPIM Forum, Toronto, Canada, 19-22 March 2017 : Fostering Innovation Ecosystems |
Number of pages | 26 |
Place of Publication | Lappeenranta |
Publisher | International Society for Professional Innovation Management |
Publication date | 19 Mar 2017 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-952-335-019-9 |
Publication status | Published - 19 Mar 2017 |
MoE publication type | A4 Article in conference proceedings |
Event | The ISPIM Innovation Forum - Toronto, Canada Duration: 19 Mar 2017 → 22 Mar 2017 |
Fields of Science
- 517 Political science
- Public engagement
- responsible research and innovation
- fourth sector
- trend analysis
- PE footprinting method
- success
- obstacles