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New governance models offer solutions for regulating emerging technologies like nanotechnologies. However, empirical data shows a preference for traditional regulation despite the potential of new governance approaches.

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Area of Science:

  • Science and Technology Studies
  • Regulatory Policy
  • Nanotechnology Governance

Background:

  • Theories of new governance propose adaptive strategies for complex technological risks.
  • Traditional command-and-control regulation faces challenges with novel, uncertain technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the application of new governance theories to nanotechnology regulation.
  • To assess the prevalence and nature of new governance in practice compared to traditional methods.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of regulatory approaches to nanotechnology.
  • Review of empirical data on stakeholder preferences in nanotechnology governance.

Main Results:

  • Nanotechnology presents a unique case for testing new governance models due to its inherent uncertainties.
  • Despite theoretical promise, regulatory stakeholders frequently default to conventional command-based regulation.
  • New governance principles are present but manifest in more subtle ways than anticipated.

Conclusions:

  • New governance offers potential benefits for managing risks associated with emerging technologies.
  • The practical implementation of new governance in nanotechnology is less widespread than predicted.
  • Subtle integrations of new governance are occurring within existing regulatory frameworks.