Ebook: Science, Technology and Innovation Policy for the Future: Potentials and Limits of Foresight Studies

​The book gives practical guidance for policy makers, analysts and researchers on how to make the most of the potential of Foresight studies. Based on the concept of evidence-based policy-making, Foresight studies are common practice in many countries and are commonly understood as a supportive tool in designing future-oriented strategies. The book outlines approaches and experiences of integrating such Foresight studies in the making and implementation of science, technology and innovation (STI) policies at different national levels. It delivers insights into practical approaches of developing STI policy measures oriented towards future societal and technological challenges based on evidence drawn from comparable policy measures worldwide. Authors from leading academic institutions, international organizations and national governments provide a sound theoretical foundation and framework as well as checklists and guidelines for leveraging the potential impact of STI policies.​

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The book gives practical guidance for policy makers, analysts and researchers on how to make the most of the potential of Foresight studies. Based on the concept of evidence-based policy-making, Foresight studies are common practice in many countries and are commonly understood as a supportive tool in designing future-oriented strategies. The book outlines approaches and experiences of integrating such Foresight studies in the making and implementation of science, technology and innovation (STI) policies at different national levels. It delivers insights into practical approaches of developing STI policy measures oriented towards future societal and technological challenges based on evidence drawn from comparable policy measures worldwide. Authors from leading academic institutions, international organizations and national governments provide a sound theoretical foundation and framework as well as checklists and guidelines for leveraging the potential impact of STI policies.?

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The book gives practical guidance for policy makers, analysts and researchers on how to make the most of the potential of Foresight studies. Based on the concept of evidence-based policy-making, Foresight studies are common practice in many countries and are commonly understood as a supportive tool in designing future-oriented strategies. The book outlines approaches and experiences of integrating such Foresight studies in the making and implementation of science, technology and innovation (STI) policies at different national levels. It delivers insights into practical approaches of developing STI policy measures oriented towards future societal and technological challenges based on evidence drawn from comparable policy measures worldwide. Authors from leading academic institutions, international organizations and national governments provide a sound theoretical foundation and framework as well as checklists and guidelines for leveraging the potential impact of STI policies.?
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xviii
Front Matter....Pages 9-9
Integrated Framework for Evaluation of National Foresight Studies....Pages 11-30
Results and Impact of National Foresight-Studies....Pages 31-41
Instruments to measure Foresight....Pages 43-62
Interactive Impacts – Foresight as a Product, Service and Coproduction Process....Pages 63-81
Systemic Foresight Methodology....Pages 83-117
Front Matter....Pages 119-119
Sectoral Foresight Studies: Future Perspectives of Nanotechnologies....Pages 121-136
A Toolkit for Integrated Roadmaps: Employing Nanotechnologies in Water and Wastewater Treatment....Pages 137-159
Early Patterns of Commercialization in Graphene....Pages 161-180
Front Matter....Pages 181-181
Foresight in Russia: Implications for Policy Making....Pages 183-198
Foresight in Germany: Implications for Policy Making....Pages 199-217
Implementing Foresight Study Results in Policy Action and Measures: EU Experience....Pages 219-230
Front Matter....Pages 231-231
Challenges for Science and Innovation Policy....Pages 233-246
Innovation Policy or Policy for Innovation? – In Search of the Optimal Solution for Policy Approach and Organisation....Pages 247-255
Indicators for Science, Technology and Innovation on the Crossroad to Foresight....Pages 257-288
Summary – Targeting STI Policy Interventions – Future Challenges for Foresight....Pages 289-292
The Meaning of Foresight for Science, Technology and Innovation Policy....Pages 1-7

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The book gives practical guidance for policy makers, analysts and researchers on how to make the most of the potential of Foresight studies. Based on the concept of evidence-based policy-making, Foresight studies are common practice in many countries and are commonly understood as a supportive tool in designing future-oriented strategies. The book outlines approaches and experiences of integrating such Foresight studies in the making and implementation of science, technology and innovation (STI) policies at different national levels. It delivers insights into practical approaches of developing STI policy measures oriented towards future societal and technological challenges based on evidence drawn from comparable policy measures worldwide. Authors from leading academic institutions, international organizations and national governments provide a sound theoretical foundation and framework as well as checklists and guidelines for leveraging the potential impact of STI policies.?
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xviii
Front Matter....Pages 9-9
Integrated Framework for Evaluation of National Foresight Studies....Pages 11-30
Results and Impact of National Foresight-Studies....Pages 31-41
Instruments to measure Foresight....Pages 43-62
Interactive Impacts – Foresight as a Product, Service and Coproduction Process....Pages 63-81
Systemic Foresight Methodology....Pages 83-117
Front Matter....Pages 119-119
Sectoral Foresight Studies: Future Perspectives of Nanotechnologies....Pages 121-136
A Toolkit for Integrated Roadmaps: Employing Nanotechnologies in Water and Wastewater Treatment....Pages 137-159
Early Patterns of Commercialization in Graphene....Pages 161-180
Front Matter....Pages 181-181
Foresight in Russia: Implications for Policy Making....Pages 183-198
Foresight in Germany: Implications for Policy Making....Pages 199-217
Implementing Foresight Study Results in Policy Action and Measures: EU Experience....Pages 219-230
Front Matter....Pages 231-231
Challenges for Science and Innovation Policy....Pages 233-246
Innovation Policy or Policy for Innovation? – In Search of the Optimal Solution for Policy Approach and Organisation....Pages 247-255
Indicators for Science, Technology and Innovation on the Crossroad to Foresight....Pages 257-288
Summary – Targeting STI Policy Interventions – Future Challenges for Foresight....Pages 289-292
The Meaning of Foresight for Science, Technology and Innovation Policy....Pages 1-7
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