The Science and Technology Policy System Norway

The Research Council of Norway : The Research Council of Norway FORESIGHT AND DIALOGUE PROJECTS ON PRIORITIES IN SCIENCE AND INNOVATION 2003 -2005 Lars A Ødegaard Nordic Foresight Forum 26-27 October 2005


Research in Norway : Research in Norway Trondheim Bergen Oslo Tromsø Ås 1.6 % of GDP to research Government’s ambition to reach OECD level 30 % of public funding through The Research Council of Norway


The Research Council of Norway is a strategic governmental agency : The Research Council of Norway is a strategic governmental agency Advise the government on research policy issues Finance and stimulate public and private Randamp;D Create arenas for cooperation and knowledge distribution


New strategy of RCN : New strategy of RCN Main objectives: Focus on quality Innovation Dialogue between science and society International cooperation Take care of the Best and brightest


Focus areas of R&D in Norway : Focus areas of Randamp;D in Norway Basic science Information and communication technologies Marin science Medicine and health Interface environment/energy Biotechnology, Materials, Petroleum New instruments Centre of Excellence YIA RCN Large Programmes Functional genomic research (FUGE) Nanotechnology and materials (NANOMAT) Increased recovery and efficient exploration (PETROMAX) Clean energy technology of the future (RENERGI) Value creation in the ICT sector (VERDIKT) Aquaculture (HAVBRUK) Climate change and impacts in Norway (NORKLIMA)


Background : Background An evaluation (2001) of the Council showed the lack of forward studies as policy instrument Several national scenario studies, but no study related to research and knowledge production The need for more open and dialogue based methods of working in researsh priority setting


Objectives : Objectives Increase quality in processes related to long term priority setting Develop a national foresight platform Identify key areas for new knowledge Partnership and participation: Develop open and inclusive methods of working


The foresight framework : The foresight framework Relate to existing processes for planning and priority setting Broad partnership: Private, Public, Research Community Foresight to be used systematically within a limited area of Council activity and national priorities


Foresight projects 2003-2005The Norwegian Research Council : Foresight projects 2003-2005 The Norwegian Research Council Norwegian Fish Farming 2020 Energy 2020 Advanced Materials Norway 2020 Biotech Norway 2020 ICT Prospects and Priorities 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004


New White Paper on research – ”Commitment to research” : New White Paper on research – 'Commitment to research' Norway is to become a leading research nation Total Randamp;D expenses 3% of GDP by 2010, of which 1% from public sources The fund for research and innovation to reach NOK 50 bill. by January 2006


New White Paper - : New White Paper -


Organisation and funding : Organisation and funding Funded by the Council Project groups etablished in the Council Each project supported by a national network of key actors Strong contacts to foresight initiatives in other countries, EU and OECD


Deliverables from the project : Deliverables from the project Overview of International developments and trends Improved understanding of the state of art Status of Randamp;D in Norway The study to be used as input to: Strategic policy and priorities in the RCN Planning of next phase for the large programme Other effects of the project: New networks Transparency and dialogue in strategic processes Increased quality in processes for priority setting.


Deliverables cont… : Deliverables cont… Crossroad 21 – A National Conference Presenting the five projects and focusing on priority setting, dialogue and interdependence. 3rd of May 2005 The Synthesis Report A report on the future needs to promote interdisciplinary Research and Dialogue between Science and Society To be published November 2005


Follow up on the foresight projects : Follow up on the foresight projects Policies and action plans on generic technologies as Biotechnology, ICT and Material technologies Internal and external evaluation Cross-cutting Science Policy Issues: Interdisciplinary Research and Dialogue between Science and Society. The Synthesis Report Working out the future RCN platform on using foresight as a tool for strategic dialogue and planning. Acting at external dialogue-arenas created by the foresight reports.


Mapping foresight I Norway 2003 : Mapping foresight I Norway 2003


Mapping foresight in Norway 2003 : Mapping foresight in Norway 2003