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The Europaische Akademie zur Erforschung von Folgen
wissenschaftlich-techni scher Entwicklungen Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler
GmbH (european academy) is con cerned with the scientific study of
the consequences of scientific and technological advance for the
individual and social life and for the natural environment. The
main focus is to examine foreseeable mid-and long-term processes
that are especially influenced by natural-and engineering sciences
and the medical disciplines. The academy fulfills this task by
organizing interdisciplinary expert discussions. Another important
issue of the work of the Europaische Akademie concerns the
methodology of Technology Assessment as a general issue. This is
the main reason that the european academy organized during the past
two years a project funded by the European Commission on Technology
Assessment. Methods and Impact (TAMI). Together with partners from
all over Europe a common understanding of what Tech nology
Assessment (TA) is supposed to do was developed. Most importantly
it was acknowledged that the core of any TA activity has to be a
sound scientific under standing of the relevant phenomena.
Communication then is of cordial importance to reach the relevant
decision makers as well as the general public. It is true that this
phase of the TA process has been treated with too little attention
for many years. The communication processes between scientific
advisers and policy makers have hence to be further scrutinized."
This open access book explores the relevance of the concept of
technology assessment (TA) on an international and global level.
Technologies play a key role in addressing global challenges such
as climate change, population aging, digitization, and health. At
the same time, their use increases the need for coordinated action
and governance at the global level in the field of science,
technology and innovation (STI). Featuring case studies on STI
fields such as energy, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and
health technology, as well as TA activities at the national and
international levels, this book reflects on the challenges and
opportunities of global technology governance. It also provides an
in-depth discussion of current governmental STI cultures and
systems, societal expectations, and the policy priorities needed to
achieve coordinated and effective STI intervention in policymaking
and public debate at the global level. Lastly, the book promotes
the establishment of a forum for a truly global dialogue of TA
practitioners, fostering the articulation of their needs, knowledge
and perspectives.
This open access book explores the relevance of the concept of
technology assessment (TA) on an international and global level.
Technologies play a key role in addressing global challenges such
as climate change, population aging, digitization, and health. At
the same time, their use increases the need for coordinated action
and governance at the global level in the field of science,
technology and innovation (STI). Featuring case studies on STI
fields such as energy, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and
health technology, as well as TA activities at the national and
international levels, this book reflects on the challenges and
opportunities of global technology governance. It also provides an
in-depth discussion of current governmental STI cultures and
systems, societal expectations, and the policy priorities needed to
achieve coordinated and effective STI intervention in policymaking
and public debate at the global level. Lastly, the book promotes
the establishment of a forum for a truly global dialogue of TA
practitioners, fostering the articulation of their needs, knowledge
and perspectives.
This book analyzes the possibilities for effective global
governance of science in Europe, India and China. Authors from the
three regions join forces to explore how ethical concerns over new
technologies can be incorporated into global science and technology
policies. The first chapter introduces the topic, offering a global
perspective on embedding ethics in science and technology policy.
Chapter Two compares the institutionalization of ethical debates in
science, technology and innovation policy in three important
regions: Europe, India and China. The third chapter explores public
perceptions of science and technology in these same three regions.
Chapter Four discusses public engagement in the governance of
science and technology, and Chapter Five reviews science and
technology governance and European values. The sixth chapter
describes and analyzes values demonstrated in the constitution of
the People's Republic of China. Chapter Seven describes emerging
evidence from India on the uses of science and technology for
socio-economic development, and the quest for inclusive growth. In
Chapter Eight, the authors propose a comparative framework for
studying global ethics in science and technology. The following
three chapters offer case studies and analysis of three emerging
industries in India, China and Europe: new food technologies,
nanotechnology and synthetic biology. Chapter 12 gathers all these
threads for a comprehensive discussion on incorporating ethics into
science and technology policy. The analysis is undertaken against
the backdrop of different value systems and varying levels of
public perception of risks and benefits. The book introduces a
common analytical framework for the comparative discussion of
ethics at the international level. The authors offer policy
recommendations for effective collaboration among the three
regions, to promote responsible governance in science and
technology and a common analytical perspective in ethics.
The Europaische Akademie zur Erforschung von Folgen
wissenschaftlich-techni scher Entwicklungen Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler
GmbH (european academy) is con cerned with the scientific study of
the consequences of scientific and technological advance for the
individual and social life and for the natural environment. The
main focus is to examine foreseeable mid-and long-term processes
that are especially influenced by natural-and engineering sciences
and the medical disciplines. The academy fulfills this task by
organizing interdisciplinary expert discussions. Another important
issue of the work of the Europaische Akademie concerns the
methodology of Technology Assessment as a general issue. This is
the main reason that the european academy organized during the past
two years a project funded by the European Commission on Technology
Assessment. Methods and Impact (TAMI). Together with partners from
all over Europe a common understanding of what Tech nology
Assessment (TA) is supposed to do was developed. Most importantly
it was acknowledged that the core of any TA activity has to be a
sound scientific under standing of the relevant phenomena.
Communication then is of cordial importance to reach the relevant
decision makers as well as the general public. It is true that this
phase of the TA process has been treated with too little attention
for many years. The communication processes between scientific
advisers and policy makers have hence to be further scrutinized."
This volume examines the various challenges in access to health
issues and the role of intellectual property rights in access to
drugs as well as the scope for using traditional medicine in public
health. The volume examines the Health Impact Fund, a mechanism
proposed to incentivize research and development in neglected
diseases and enhance access to drugs. It also analyzes how China
and India can cooperate in the traditional medicine sector:
providing reviews on the status of traditional medicine in both
countries, the challenges of regulating that sector in China and
India, intellectual property rights, and industrial policy. This is
a unique collection of research essays that makes a significant
contribution to the debates about access to medicine and role of
traditional medicine in public health. A team of experts from
China, India, UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and the
Philippines have contributed to the volume and include Fatima
Alvarez-Castillo, Rosa Cordillera Castillo, David Coles, Lynn J.
Frewer, T. C. James, Jing Liu, Jon Pedersen, Wu Qunhong, K.
Satyanarayana, Sun Xiaoyun, Liu Yan, Li Zhe, and Gao Zhiqian.
This book analyzes the possibilities for effective global
governance of science in Europe, India and China. Authors from the
three regions join forces to explore how ethical concerns over new
technologies can be incorporated into global science and technology
policies. The first chapter introduces the topic, offering a global
perspective on embedding ethics in science and technology policy.
Chapter Two compares the institutionalization of ethical debates in
science, technology and innovation policy in three important
regions: Europe, India and China. The third chapter explores public
perceptions of science and technology in these same three regions.
Chapter Four discusses public engagement in the governance of
science and technology, and Chapter Five reviews science and
technology governance and European values. The sixth chapter
describes and analyzes values demonstrated in the constitution of
the People's Republic of China. Chapter Seven describes emerging
evidence from India on the uses of science and technology for
socio-economic development, and the quest for inclusive growth. In
Chapter Eight, the authors propose a comparative framework for
studying global ethics in science and technology. The following
three chapters offer case studies and analysis of three emerging
industries in India, China and Europe: new food technologies,
nanotechnology and synthetic biology. Chapter 12 gathers all these
threads for a comprehensive discussion on incorporating ethics into
science and technology policy. The analysis is undertaken against
the backdrop of different value systems and varying levels of
public perception of risks and benefits. The book introduces a
common analytical framework for the comparative discussion of
ethics at the international level. The authors offer policy
recommendations for effective collaboration among the three
regions, to promote responsible governance in science and
technology and a common analytical perspective in ethics.
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