A social appraisal of technological innovation in Flanders: applied technology assessment as experienced in practice by the Flanders technology foundation (STV)
by Paul Berckmans
International Journal of Technology Management (IJTM), Vol. 11, No. 5/6, 1996

Abstract: TA practice in Flanders does not have a long tradition. In this article an overview is given of the specific experience of STV-Flemish Foundation for TA. The first part focuses on methodological aspects, with special attention to the step by-step development of a TA approach and to the crucial item of involvement of the social partners on the project level. The second part gives several practical examples on two levels: projects on the enterprise level on the one hand and TA projects on regional technology policy level on the other hand. As a kind of conclusion the position of STV within the European TA context is briefly indicated.

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