TA and the management of innovation in economy and society Online publication date: Thu, 30-Nov-2006
by Ruud Smits, Pim Den Hertog
International Journal of Foresight and Innovation Policy (IJFIP), Vol. 3, No. 1, 2007
Abstract: Over the last 35 years, technology assessment has evolved from a predictive, scientific endeavor into policy-oriented research that takes the coevolution of Innovation Systems (IS) and innovation processes as point of departure. Parallel to this, also innovation studies developed further providing many insights in the underlying dynamics of innovation processes. The question is raised how, based on insights from innovation studies, TA could contribute more to the involvement of users in systemic innovation policies? More in particular: (1) Which recent insights from innovation studies have influenced the development of innovation policies? (2) How did innovation policy develop over the last three decades? (3) Why are users important for systemic innovation policies, and what are the problems that hinder involvement of users? (4) How could TA contribute to reinforcing the role of users? The paper will wind up by discussing consequences for policy and suggestions for further research.
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