„Towards the Learning Society“Theoretical Concepts and EU Learning Related Policies
2nd EURONE&T WorkshopApril 22-23, 2002
Athens
EU Policies on Benchmarking Science,Research and Technology Development
Josef HochgernerZentrum für Soziale Innovation
SCIENCE - LEARNING - TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION SOCIETY
CHALLENGES OF THE LEARNING SOCIETY
Population growth
Environmental issues
Unemployment
Polarised income distribution
Decreasing welfare indicated by ISEW
Working conditions and business organisation
Knowledge economy
Societal continuity and disruptions
ECONOMY AND SOCIETY IN TRANSITION
Cultural bridges: New methods of work, organisation and learning
Industrial SocietyIndustrial Society Industrial production of goods
and services transformed agrarian society
Value creation: Goods and services Productive factors: Soil + Labour + Capital
Success dependent on efficient use of labour
[20th century]
Information SocietyInformation Society
Information networks and the knowledge economy transforming industrial society
Value creation: Knowledge and access Productive factors: Soil + Labour + Capital +
Information Success dependent on efficient use of resources [21st century]
„eEurope“: Activities and policies concerning the development of the <learning society>
European Research Area
6th Framework Programme
Benchmarking RTD
Mapping of Excellence
EU LEARNING RELATED POLICIES
EUROPEAN RESEARCH AREA - ERA
A new era promoting and facilitating ...
real transnational <European> research in general
more coherent implementation of national and EU RTD systems
scientific cooperation between researchers of all regions in Europe
increased prominence of women in science
greater mobility of researchers
attraction of young people and researchers from abroad
common social and ethical values in scientific and technological matters
6th FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME
Instruments
Shared cost projects
± 40% of the global budget
Integrated projects
3-5 years, 15 mEuro+
Networks of Excellence
5 years or more, very few
Thematic priorities
Genomics & Biotechnology Information Society Technologies Nanosciences & materials Aeronautics & Space Food Quality & Safety Sustainability & Ecosystems The Knowledge-based Society
Invitation to submit Expressions of Interest: March 20 - June 7, 2002
FP6 - SOCIO-ECONOMIC RESEARCH TOPICS
Priority 7: Citizens and Governance in a Knowledge based society Knowledge-based society and social cohesion
Knowledge and its impact on economic and social development Choices for the development of a knowledge-based society The variety paths towards a knowledge society
Citizenship, democracy and new forms of governance Implications of European integration and enlargement Areas of responsibility and new forms of multi-level governance Resolution of conflicts and restoration of peace and justice New forms of citzenship and cultural identities
Priority 2: Information Society Technologies Research addressing societal changes (inclusion, health, security etc.)
BENCHMARKING RTD
Benchmarking Research Policies and National / European Innovation Systems - introductory measures:
The Lisbon summit, March 2000
The establishment of a HLG (EC and MS) on “Benchmarking, Mapping of Excellence and Co-ordination of National Policies” Implementation of five Expert Groups (2 input, 2 output, 1 framework):
Human resources in RTD Public and private investment in RTD Scientific and technological productivity Impact of RTD on economic competitiveness and employment Promotion of RTD culture and public understanding of science
BENCHMARKING RTD: FIRST RESULTS
World standards
The gap to USA and Japan is increasing
Permanent flow of researchers to the US (EU brain drain)
EU provides relatively higher numbers of PhD graduates
EU lags behind concerning RTD output (S&Tproductivity)
National EU comparison
RTD Investments too low to achieve targets set in Lisbon
Exceptions with outstanding performance: Finland, Sweden
Shortfall of RTD investment is due to the private sector
Human resource development deserves attention in all MS
Methodology: Bibliometric analysis (study contract) Patent analysis (study contract) Peer review (expert groups, reputation assessment survey)
Test areas chosen (“pilot exercise”): Life Sciences Nanotechnologies Ecomomics
Timetable: October 2000 - early 2003
Expected Impact: Results shall become instrumental for the ERA and the FP6 Expansion of common knowledge in increasing numbers of areas
MAPPING OF EXCELLENCE
IMPACT OF RTD ON THE LEARNING SOCIETY
Most relevant areas and critical issues:
Structures & development of the research sectors
Barriers to education and research
Training & career development
Mobility
Lack of human resources (researchers and support)
Expansion and activities of research communities
Public understanding of science
ISSUES FOR DEBATE AND RESEARCH
The new instruments of FP6 Scientific results and socio-economic impact Participation and developments of research infrastructures Managerial capacities
Research priorities Coverage of research topics related to the learning society Coverage of crucial changes involved with the Information Society
In search of excellence Real measurement, assessement, namedropping Consequences regarding national and European research policies Comparability across scientific disciplines and research areas Centres of Excellence & Networks of Excellence involve institutions Excellence in scientific areas involves additional features like communication facilities, traditions/cultures/schools, regulations/IPR
ZENTRUM FÜR SOZIALE INNOVATIONCENTRE FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION
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