„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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