Responsible governance in science and technology policy: Reflections from Europe, China and India. (August 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Arnaldi, Simone; Quaglio, GianLuca; Ladikas, Miltos; O'Kane, Hannah; Karapiperis, Theodoros; Srinivas, Krishna Ravi; Zhao, Yandong
• Is Part Of: Technology in society. Volume 42(2015)
• Page Start: 81
• Page End: 92
• Publication Date: 2015-08
• Subjects: Responsible governance -- Science and technology -- China -- India -- European Union; Technology -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; 303.483
• DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2015.03.006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0160-791X

Abstract

Abstract: This Issues and Opinions Essay provides insights on developments and challenges related to responsible governance in the field of science and technology (S&T) across Europe, China and India. The Essay presents an overview of policy debates and some key public policy documents in these three geopolitical areas, exploring how responsibility is viewed and outlined in the policy domain. Considerations on the range of processes and actors affecting the relationship between science and society in China and India are also presented. Finally, the Essay introduces 'responsiveness' as a possible area for comparative research work on responsibility in S&T and relevant policy collaboration amongst the three regions. Highlights: This Essay illustrates the developments and challenges related to responsible S&T governance in Europe, China and India. Background information on scientific, technologic and economic contexts in the three areas are provided. The current debate on and institutionalization of Responsible Research and Innovation in the European Union is presented. Considerations on the debate concerning responsible S&T governance in China and India are introduced. Responsiveness is presented as a guiding concept for comparing responsible S&T governance in these three settings.