December, 2019

S3 development process as improvement of STI framework for SDGs

Tijana Knežević, Senior advisorViktor Nedović, Assistant ministerMinistry of Education, Science and Technological Development, Republic of Serbia

Serbia and Agenda 2030

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▪ The Republic of Serbia have been pursuing the EU integration agenda, which provides a platform tointegrate the SDGs as a mutually-reinforcing agenda;

▪ All policy documents should integrate the Agenda 2030;

▪ In 2015 - first inter-ministerial working group for monitoring the implementation of the 2030 Agendaand achievement of SDGs established;

▪ Serbia has taken significant steps towards the comprehensive reform of science and research systemaimed to improve their relevant and excellence for the economic development;

▪ In 2017 - The Republic of Serbia has started preparation process of Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3)on national level;

▪ Good time for synergy between S3 and Agenda 2030;

Institutional Capacity

The official decision to

start the process:

Ministry of Education,

Science and Technological Development

Quantitative Analysis

Access current

situation of the economic,

innovative and scientific potential in

Serbia.

Qualitative Analysis

Total of 178inteviews

conducted with key

stakeholders

EDPBottom-up

consultative process-

participants from business sector (57%), government

(10%), academia (21%) and

civil society (12%).

Policy Mix

Specific goals

MeasuresIndicators

Monitoring and

Evaluations system

- EDPcontinuity -long term

dialog between all stakeholders

Final Strategy document

•Preparation of Draft Strategy

•Consultations with stakeholders

•EC approval

•Formal Approval

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6. Monitor evaluate and update plan

The framework is stylized because the steps do not necessarily have to be in the sequence outlined since there can be strong interactive effects among the different steps. In addition, the framework has been presented as a circle because the roadmaps have to be continually updated based on the evaluation of what is and is not working, as well as considering new developments that may affect what is possible (including, the development of new technologies). That link between step 6 and the beginning of the cycle is typically missing in most plans although it is critical, particularly in these times where there are so many changes in the global environment from trade to severe weather events, as well as the rapid development of new disruptive technologies. Three core inputs are critical to all the steps: stakeholder consultations, technical and managerial expertise and data. Figure 2.1: Process flow of six key steps in the development of STI for SDG roadmaps

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Source: Developed by authors based on analysis of background material and selected country analysis In addition, it is important to take into account that there are three levels to the framework. One is the subnational level, since roadmaps have to be tailored to the specific local context. This is particularly important for large countries since this varies widely among regions with-in a country and it is important to aim at inclusiveness. The second is the national level, which is the main focus of this chapter. It assumes that this already aggregates the inputs from the subnational levels which would follow a similar step by step process. The third is the international level which will be developed in the next chapter.5

5 The international dimension is very important because there are many elements of public goods such as methodologies for developing STI for SDG roadmaps, technology supply, technology assistance, best practices in addressing particular technology deployment issues, global efforts to develop technologies appropriate for the needs of developing countries, global efforts to develop capacity in developing countries to deploy STI to meet their SDG challenges.

Key Inputs:

-Stakeholder consultations

-Expertise

-Data

1. Define objectives and

scope

2. Assess current

situation

3. Develop vision, goals and

targets

4. Assess alternative pathways

5. Develop detailed STI for SDG roadmap

6. Monitor, evaluate, and update plan

Smart Specialisation Strategy in Serbia4S Process

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▪ Initiated in 2017 by MoESTD in partnership with relevant stakeholders▪ Strong support of the EC Joint Research Centre (JRC)

6 step approach - UN Guidebook on

Development of STI Roadmaps for SDGs

Serbia’s Smart Specialisation priorities:based on mapping of scientific, innovative and economic potential

with a regional dimension

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Sumadija and Western Serbia

• Existing core: agri-/horti-/silvicurturaleconomy (including processing industries), automotive, textile industry, plastic industry, metal industry

• Potentially immerging (?): special purpose machinery

• Science based: mechanical engineering, pharmacy

Belgrade

• Existing core: commuter programming and ICT, R&D and technical consultancy, creative economy, monetary intermediation

• Potentially immerging (?): beverages, pharmaceuticals, electrical components, transport equipment

• Science based: various

Vojvodina

• Existing core: automotive suppliers, agricultural economy (including processing industries), petrochemical industry

• Potentially immerging (?): agricultural machinery, measurement instruments

• Science based: computer science, telecommunications

Southern and EsternSerbia

• Existing core: agri-/horticultural economy (including processing industries), textile industry, rubber industry (electrical engineering)

• Potentially immerging (?): food products, medical and dental

• Science based: electrical engineering

Serbia’s Smart Specialisation priorities

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Information and communication technologies

Food for Future Creative industries Future Machines and Manufacturing Systems

Custom Software Development High Tech Agriculture Creative audio-visual production General and specific purpose

machines

Software Solutions Development Value Added Food products Video Games and Interactive content Information in the Smart Management Service - Industry 4.0

Sustainable Agrifood Production Smart Packaging Smart Components and Tools

Key Enabling Technologies (KET)

Energy Efficient and Eco-Smart Solutions

MADE IN SMART AND CREATIVE SERBIA

Vertical and Horizontal priorities and cross-innovation

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SYSTEMICCHALLENGE

SYSTEMICCHALLENGE

SYSTEMICCHALLENGE

SYSTEMICCHALLENGE

SYSTEMICCHALLENGE

General and specific objectives

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FINANCING

Vision:MADE IN SMART AND CREATIVE SERBIA

Specific objective 1.FOCUS

Specific objective 2.COPERATION

Peop

le

Ideas

Edu

cation

Bu

ildin

g capacities /

infrastru

cture

Ecosystem

Pro

mo

tion

Qu

ality infrastru

cture

Monitoring framework for Serbian S3

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Monitoring framework for Serbian S3

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2019/2020

• Adoption of the strategy

• Preparation of dedicated measures

Beginning 2020

• Launching measures / supporting instruments

• Elaboration of the detailed STI roadmap for SDGs

End 2020

• First monitoring report

• New monitoring report at the end of each year

End 2023

• Third monitoring report

• Interim evaluation

Challenges within S3 developing process

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1. Ensuring an evidence-base approach - data collection and selection

2. Relevant stakeholders involvement during whole process

3. Continuity of long term dialog between all stakeholders

4. Ensuring proper implementation

5. Monitoring, evaluation and update AP

Next steps:

• SDG mapping• Action plan: STI Roadmap for SDGs

Institutional Capacity

The official decision to

start the process:

Ministry of Education,

Science and Technological Development

Quantitative Analysis

Access current

situation of the economic,

innovative and scientific potential in

Serbia.

Qualitative Analysis

Total of 178inteviews

conducted with key

stakeholders

EDPBottom-up

consultative process-

participants from business sector (57%), government

(10%), academia (21%) and

civil society (12%).

Policy Mix

Specific goals

MeasuresIndicators

Monitoring and

Evaluations system

- EDPcontinuity -long term

dialog between all stakeholders

Final Strategy document

•Preparation of Draft Strategy

•Consultations with stakeholders

•EC approval

•Formal Approval

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6. Monitor evaluate and update plan

The framework is stylized because the steps do not necessarily have to be in the sequence outlined since there can be strong interactive effects among the different steps. In addition, the framework has been presented as a circle because the roadmaps have to be continually updated based on the evaluation of what is and is not working, as well as considering new developments that may affect what is possible (including, the development of new technologies). That link between step 6 and the beginning of the cycle is typically missing in most plans although it is critical, particularly in these times where there are so many changes in the global environment from trade to severe weather events, as well as the rapid development of new disruptive technologies. Three core inputs are critical to all the steps: stakeholder consultations, technical and managerial expertise and data. Figure 2.1: Process flow of six key steps in the development of STI for SDG roadmaps

,

Source: Developed by authors based on analysis of background material and selected country analysis In addition, it is important to take into account that there are three levels to the framework. One is the subnational level, since roadmaps have to be tailored to the specific local context. This is particularly important for large countries since this varies widely among regions with-in a country and it is important to aim at inclusiveness. The second is the national level, which is the main focus of this chapter. It assumes that this already aggregates the inputs from the subnational levels which would follow a similar step by step process. The third is the international level which will be developed in the next chapter.5

5 The international dimension is very important because there are many elements of public goods such as methodologies for developing STI for SDG roadmaps, technology supply, technology assistance, best practices in addressing particular technology deployment issues, global efforts to develop technologies appropriate for the needs of developing countries, global efforts to develop capacity in developing countries to deploy STI to meet their SDG challenges.

Key Inputs:

-Stakeholder consultations

-Expertise

-Data

1. Define objectives and

scope

2. Assess current

situation

3. Develop vision, goals and

targets

4. Assess alternative pathways

5. Develop detailed STI for SDG roadmap

6. Monitor, evaluate, and update plan

7

6. Monitor evaluate and update plan

The framework is stylized because the steps do not necessarily have to be in the sequence outlined since there can be strong interactive effects among the different steps. In addition, the framework has been presented as a circle because the roadmaps have to be continually updated based on the evaluation of what is and is not working, as well as considering new developments that may affect what is possible (including, the development of new technologies). That link between step 6 and the beginning of the cycle is typically missing in most plans although it is critical, particularly in these times where there are so many changes in the global environment from trade to severe weather events, as well as the rapid development of new disruptive technologies. Three core inputs are critical to all the steps: stakeholder consultations, technical and managerial expertise and data. Figure 2.1: Process flow of six key steps in the development of STI for SDG roadmaps

,

Source: Developed by authors based on analysis of background material and selected country analysis In addition, it is important to take into account that there are three levels to the framework. One is the subnational level, since roadmaps have to be tailored to the specific local context. This is particularly important for large countries since this varies widely among regions with-in a country and it is important to aim at inclusiveness. The second is the national level, which is the main focus of this chapter. It assumes that this already aggregates the inputs from the subnational levels which would follow a similar step by step process. The third is the international level which will be developed in the next chapter.5

5 The international dimension is very important because there are many elements of public goods such as methodologies for developing STI for SDG roadmaps, technology supply, technology assistance, best practices in addressing particular technology deployment issues, global efforts to develop technologies appropriate for the needs of developing countries, global efforts to develop capacity in developing countries to deploy STI to meet their SDG challenges.

Key Inputs:

-Stakeholder consultations

-Expertise

-Data

1. Define objectives and

scope

2. Assess current

situation

3. Develop vision, goals and

targets

4. Assess alternative pathways

5. Develop detailed STI for SDG roadmap

6. Monitor, evaluate, and update plan

7

6. Monitor evaluate and update plan

The framework is stylized because the steps do not necessarily have to be in the sequence outlined since there can be strong interactive effects among the different steps. In addition, the framework has been presented as a circle because the roadmaps have to be continually updated based on the evaluation of what is and is not working, as well as considering new developments that may affect what is possible (including, the development of new technologies). That link between step 6 and the beginning of the cycle is typically missing in most plans although it is critical, particularly in these times where there are so many changes in the global environment from trade to severe weather events, as well as the rapid development of new disruptive technologies. Three core inputs are critical to all the steps: stakeholder consultations, technical and managerial expertise and data. Figure 2.1: Process flow of six key steps in the development of STI for SDG roadmaps

,

Source: Developed by authors based on analysis of background material and selected country analysis In addition, it is important to take into account that there are three levels to the framework. One is the subnational level, since roadmaps have to be tailored to the specific local context. This is particularly important for large countries since this varies widely among regions with-in a country and it is important to aim at inclusiveness. The second is the national level, which is the main focus of this chapter. It assumes that this already aggregates the inputs from the subnational levels which would follow a similar step by step process. The third is the international level which will be developed in the next chapter.5

5 The international dimension is very important because there are many elements of public goods such as methodologies for developing STI for SDG roadmaps, technology supply, technology assistance, best practices in addressing particular technology deployment issues, global efforts to develop technologies appropriate for the needs of developing countries, global efforts to develop capacity in developing countries to deploy STI to meet their SDG challenges.

Key Inputs:

-Stakeholder consultations

-Expertise

-Data

1. Define objectives and

scope

2. Assess current

situation

3. Develop vision, goals and

targets

4. Assess alternative pathways

5. Develop detailed STI for SDG roadmap

6. Monitor, evaluate, and update plan

7

6. Monitor evaluate and update plan

The framework is stylized because the steps do not necessarily have to be in the sequence outlined since there can be strong interactive effects among the different steps. In addition, the framework has been presented as a circle because the roadmaps have to be continually updated based on the evaluation of what is and is not working, as well as considering new developments that may affect what is possible (including, the development of new technologies). That link between step 6 and the beginning of the cycle is typically missing in most plans although it is critical, particularly in these times where there are so many changes in the global environment from trade to severe weather events, as well as the rapid development of new disruptive technologies. Three core inputs are critical to all the steps: stakeholder consultations, technical and managerial expertise and data. Figure 2.1: Process flow of six key steps in the development of STI for SDG roadmaps

,

Source: Developed by authors based on analysis of background material and selected country analysis In addition, it is important to take into account that there are three levels to the framework. One is the subnational level, since roadmaps have to be tailored to the specific local context. This is particularly important for large countries since this varies widely among regions with-in a country and it is important to aim at inclusiveness. The second is the national level, which is the main focus of this chapter. It assumes that this already aggregates the inputs from the subnational levels which would follow a similar step by step process. The third is the international level which will be developed in the next chapter.5

5 The international dimension is very important because there are many elements of public goods such as methodologies for developing STI for SDG roadmaps, technology supply, technology assistance, best practices in addressing particular technology deployment issues, global efforts to develop technologies appropriate for the needs of developing countries, global efforts to develop capacity in developing countries to deploy STI to meet their SDG challenges.

Key Inputs:

-Stakeholder consultations

-Expertise

-Data

1. Define objectives and

scope

2. Assess current

situation

3. Develop vision, goals and

targets

4. Assess alternative pathways

5. Develop detailed STI for SDG roadmap

6. Monitor, evaluate, and update plan

7

6. Monitor evaluate and update plan

The framework is stylized because the steps do not necessarily have to be in the sequence outlined since there can be strong interactive effects among the different steps. In addition, the framework has been presented as a circle because the roadmaps have to be continually updated based on the evaluation of what is and is not working, as well as considering new developments that may affect what is possible (including, the development of new technologies). That link between step 6 and the beginning of the cycle is typically missing in most plans although it is critical, particularly in these times where there are so many changes in the global environment from trade to severe weather events, as well as the rapid development of new disruptive technologies. Three core inputs are critical to all the steps: stakeholder consultations, technical and managerial expertise and data. Figure 2.1: Process flow of six key steps in the development of STI for SDG roadmaps

,

Source: Developed by authors based on analysis of background material and selected country analysis In addition, it is important to take into account that there are three levels to the framework. One is the subnational level, since roadmaps have to be tailored to the specific local context. This is particularly important for large countries since this varies widely among regions with-in a country and it is important to aim at inclusiveness. The second is the national level, which is the main focus of this chapter. It assumes that this already aggregates the inputs from the subnational levels which would follow a similar step by step process. The third is the international level which will be developed in the next chapter.5

5 The international dimension is very important because there are many elements of public goods such as methodologies for developing STI for SDG roadmaps, technology supply, technology assistance, best practices in addressing particular technology deployment issues, global efforts to develop technologies appropriate for the needs of developing countries, global efforts to develop capacity in developing countries to deploy STI to meet their SDG challenges.

Key Inputs:

-Stakeholder consultations

-Expertise

-Data

1. Define objectives and

scope

2. Assess current

situation

3. Develop vision, goals and

targets

4. Assess alternative pathways

5. Develop detailed STI for SDG roadmap

6. Monitor, evaluate, and update plan

7

6. Monitor evaluate and update plan

The framework is stylized because the steps do not necessarily have to be in the sequence outlined since there can be strong interactive effects among the different steps. In addition, the framework has been presented as a circle because the roadmaps have to be continually updated based on the evaluation of what is and is not working, as well as considering new developments that may affect what is possible (including, the development of new technologies). That link between step 6 and the beginning of the cycle is typically missing in most plans although it is critical, particularly in these times where there are so many changes in the global environment from trade to severe weather events, as well as the rapid development of new disruptive technologies. Three core inputs are critical to all the steps: stakeholder consultations, technical and managerial expertise and data. Figure 2.1: Process flow of six key steps in the development of STI for SDG roadmaps

,

Source: Developed by authors based on analysis of background material and selected country analysis In addition, it is important to take into account that there are three levels to the framework. One is the subnational level, since roadmaps have to be tailored to the specific local context. This is particularly important for large countries since this varies widely among regions with-in a country and it is important to aim at inclusiveness. The second is the national level, which is the main focus of this chapter. It assumes that this already aggregates the inputs from the subnational levels which would follow a similar step by step process. The third is the international level which will be developed in the next chapter.5

5 The international dimension is very important because there are many elements of public goods such as methodologies for developing STI for SDG roadmaps, technology supply, technology assistance, best practices in addressing particular technology deployment issues, global efforts to develop technologies appropriate for the needs of developing countries, global efforts to develop capacity in developing countries to deploy STI to meet their SDG challenges.

Key Inputs:

-Stakeholder consultations

-Expertise

-Data

1. Define objectives and

scope

2. Assess current

situation

3. Develop vision, goals and

targets

4. Assess alternative pathways

5. Develop detailed STI for SDG roadmap

6. Monitor, evaluate, and update plan

7

6. Monitor evaluate and update plan

The framework is stylized because the steps do not necessarily have to be in the sequence outlined since there can be strong interactive effects among the different steps. In addition, the framework has been presented as a circle because the roadmaps have to be continually updated based on the evaluation of what is and is not working, as well as considering new developments that may affect what is possible (including, the development of new technologies). That link between step 6 and the beginning of the cycle is typically missing in most plans although it is critical, particularly in these times where there are so many changes in the global environment from trade to severe weather events, as well as the rapid development of new disruptive technologies. Three core inputs are critical to all the steps: stakeholder consultations, technical and managerial expertise and data. Figure 2.1: Process flow of six key steps in the development of STI for SDG roadmaps

,

Source: Developed by authors based on analysis of background material and selected country analysis In addition, it is important to take into account that there are three levels to the framework. One is the subnational level, since roadmaps have to be tailored to the specific local context. This is particularly important for large countries since this varies widely among regions with-in a country and it is important to aim at inclusiveness. The second is the national level, which is the main focus of this chapter. It assumes that this already aggregates the inputs from the subnational levels which would follow a similar step by step process. The third is the international level which will be developed in the next chapter.5

5 The international dimension is very important because there are many elements of public goods such as methodologies for developing STI for SDG roadmaps, technology supply, technology assistance, best practices in addressing particular technology deployment issues, global efforts to develop technologies appropriate for the needs of developing countries, global efforts to develop capacity in developing countries to deploy STI to meet their SDG challenges.

Key Inputs:

-Stakeholder consultations

-Expertise

-Data

1. Define objectives and

scope

2. Assess current

situation

3. Develop vision, goals and

targets

4. Assess alternative pathways

5. Develop detailed STI for SDG roadmap

6. Monitor, evaluate, and update plan

Next steps:

• SDG mapping• Action plan: STI Roadmap for SDGs

7

6. Monitor evaluate and update plan

The framework is stylized because the steps do not necessarily have to be in the sequence outlined since there can be strong interactive effects among the different steps. In addition, the framework has been presented as a circle because the roadmaps have to be continually updated based on the evaluation of what is and is not working, as well as considering new developments that may affect what is possible (including, the development of new technologies). That link between step 6 and the beginning of the cycle is typically missing in most plans although it is critical, particularly in these times where there are so many changes in the global environment from trade to severe weather events, as well as the rapid development of new disruptive technologies. Three core inputs are critical to all the steps: stakeholder consultations, technical and managerial expertise and data. Figure 2.1: Process flow of six key steps in the development of STI for SDG roadmaps

,

Source: Developed by authors based on analysis of background material and selected country analysis In addition, it is important to take into account that there are three levels to the framework. One is the subnational level, since roadmaps have to be tailored to the specific local context. This is particularly important for large countries since this varies widely among regions with-in a country and it is important to aim at inclusiveness. The second is the national level, which is the main focus of this chapter. It assumes that this already aggregates the inputs from the subnational levels which would follow a similar step by step process. The third is the international level which will be developed in the next chapter.5

5 The international dimension is very important because there are many elements of public goods such as methodologies for developing STI for SDG roadmaps, technology supply, technology assistance, best practices in addressing particular technology deployment issues, global efforts to develop technologies appropriate for the needs of developing countries, global efforts to develop capacity in developing countries to deploy STI to meet their SDG challenges.

Key Inputs:

-Stakeholder consultations

-Expertise

-Data

1. Define objectives and

scope

2. Assess current

situation

3. Develop vision, goals and

targets

4. Assess alternative pathways

5. Develop detailed STI for SDG roadmap

6. Monitor, evaluate, and update plan

Smart Specialisation Strategy in Serbia4S Process

11

6 step approach -UN Guidebook on

Development of STI Roadmaps for SDGs

THANK YOU!

December, 2019

Tijana Knežević, Senior advisorViktor Nedović, Assistant minister

Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development,Republic of Serbia