Svein Olav Nås Special advisor, Division for innovation NORSI seminar June 1 2017 International cooperation on research and innovation policy, OECD, EU, etc Svein Olav Nås Special advisor, Division for innovation

Outline My background The need for a knowledge based R&I policy Why international cooperation on R&I policy? Types of organisations and interactions Cooperating with the OECD Questions

Background Presently in the Division for Innovation, RCN Program coordinator for FORINNPOL – Research for Research- and Innovation Policy Background from research on innovations at NIFU and STEP Economics Working with the OECD since early 1980’s Chair of OECD NESTI – National Experts on Science and Technology Indicators

A knowledge based R&I policy Any policymaking should be knowledge based – to the extent possible RCN to give advice to government and stakeholders – and develop our own practice! Many challenges in R&I Who are the actors and stakeholders, how to involve the relevant stakeholders, what is policy, what are the instruments, time lags, conflicts of interest, attribution, models of understanding, what effects,… Not only about knowledge or business, also grand challenges RRI Aggregation machine vs change agent

Why international cooperation on R&I policy? Understanding R&I systems a common challenge across countries Small national research area Practical policy experiences in many countries to learn from Common global trends But: National R&I systems are different Challenges and opportunities are different Have to build on existing capacities to develop new ones – for industry and knowledge management Very useful to influence priorities to fit national interests

Types of organisations and interactions Many international organisations and possible partners in other countries Prioritisation Different purposes (research, treaties, standards, regulations, supranational challenges,..) Innovation is more than research! Bilateral versus multilateral relations Research organisations Influencing the general research agenda Researching R&I systems and policies Other governments Agencies and organisations (TAFTIE) Real international organisations OECD, EU, UN, ISO,…

How to…(make use of a dead cat)

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How to…co-operate with the OECD Not a dead cat! An organisation for member states In official meetings you speak on behalf of your country Decision-making by unanimousity Governed by a board of Ministers from member countries Many committees and working parties A big and complex administration located in Paris Very competent staff! Heavily oriented towards internationally comparable empirical data

How to…co-operate with the OECD In our field the most relevant committees are: CSTP – Committee for Science and Technology Policy Norwegian representation from Ministry of education and research, supplemented by the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Research Council NESTI, TIP, GSF, BNCT CIIE – Committee on Industry, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Norwegian representation from Ministry of Trade and Industry WPIA EDPC – Education committee

How to…co-operate with the OECD Where are decisions actually taken? Unanimousity by formulating compromises Influential if contributing voluntary funding or in kind contr Actively comment and suggest themes Get national backing before going to meetings Be active in meetings, coffeebreaks and over beers Take any opportunity to chair etc Advantages: Generates goodwill and directs work to suit national needs Great opportunity to create networks, initiate work of interest, draw on very high competences, overview hot topics Adds an authoritative and “neutral” voice to national discussions and prioritisations

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