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Record Nr.

UNINA9910438247803321

Titolo

Science, technology and innovation policy for the future : potentials and limits of foresight studies / / Dirk Meissner, Alexander Sokolov, Leonid Gokhberg, editors

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Springer, 2013

ISBN

3-642-31827-4

Edizione

[1st ed. 2013.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (300 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

MeissnerDirk

SokolovAlexander

GokhbergLeonid

Disciplina

338.926

Soggetti

Science and state

Technological innovations - Government policy

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

1 The Meaning of Foresight in Science Technology and Innovation Policy - An Introduction -- Section I: Instruments and Tools for Foresight Studies -- Section II: Foresight Instruments for Innovative Markets -- Section III: Country Foresight Studies -- Section IV: Foresight Studies - Instrument for Innovative Policy? - 16 Summary - Targeting STI Policy Interventions - Future Challenges for Foresight.

Sommario/riassunto

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.