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Laurens Landeweerd1, David Townend, Jessica Mesman
1Radboud Univeriteit Nijmegen FNWI-ISIS & TUDelft, TNW-BT-BTS, PO box 9010, 6500, GL, Nijmegen, the Netherlands, l.landeweerd@science.ru.nl.
Life Sciences, Society and Policy
|August 12, 2015
Summary
This study examines European science and technology governance styles over 30 years, evaluating technocratic, applied ethics, and public participation approaches to inform Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI). It assesses RRI
Area of Science:
- Science and Technology Policy
- Ethics in Research
- Governance Studies
Background:
- European science and technology policy has developed diverse governance styles to address ethical challenges.
- Over the past 30 years, several dominant styles have emerged and become institutionalized.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an account of the most dominant governance styles in European science and technology policy over the last 30 years.
- To analyze the merits and problems associated with these governance styles.
- To assess the potential of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) based on this analysis.
Main Methods:
- Focus on three dominant governance styles: technocratic, applied ethics, and public participation.
- Critical analysis of the merits and deficits of each style.
- Evaluation of the 'doing governance' aspect of RRI.
Main Results:
- Identified and analyzed three key governance styles: technocratic, applied ethics, and public participation.
- Detailed the specific merits and deficits of each governance approach.
- Provided a foundation for assessing the potential of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI).
Conclusions:
- The analysis of past governance styles offers insights into the current development of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI).
- Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches is crucial for effective 'doing governance' in RRI.
- Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) is shaped by historical governance practices in European science and technology policy.
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