1. New Approaches to Governance
Third International Seville Conference on Future-Oriented Technology Analysis (FTA): Impacts and implications for policy and decision-making
16th- 17th October 2008
FTA and Equity:
New Approaches to Governance
Cristiano Cagnin, Denis Loveridge and Ozcan Saritas
JRC-IPTS and Manchester Institute of Innovation Research

2. Outline Objective Structure
[FTA and Equity: New Approaches to Governance]
Outline
Objective
Understand issues that ought to be considered by FTA community so that its applications can support the quest for new forms of governance
Governance historical development to place FTA activity in context
Analysis of governance structured around 3 pillars:
Social-cultural evolution
Corporate-industrial activity
Government interests
Issues that FTA community is starting to devote attention to and those it still ought to consider
Discussion
Structure

3. [FTA and Equity: New Approaches to Governance]
History
Governance and Equity: for whom and by who is governance being exercised?
Challenge of mantra that economic development depends on advancements of S&T
End of World War II: the seed for new forms of governance to cope with the role of S&T, and to increase public’s understanding of and participation in S&T
The development of the FTA methods, however lack of ‘quality’ in participation
Stakeholders, their perspectives and the representative capacity of participants involved in a certain process are usually not analysed sufficiently and in a systematic way
New forms of governance stemming from globalisation and glocalisation, and the need for anticipation of the future needs of governance, risk and regulation
Highlighted issues are critical for FTAs role in assuring human rights, freedom, democracy and privacy

4. [FTA and Equity: New Approaches to Governance]
Shift from ‘government’ to ‘governance’ and thus a new ‘regulatory’ state
Inclusiveness and equity through freedom of association and expression, and an organised civil society with full protection of human rights
Democratic society influencing, restraining or blocking policy design and implementation
Contributions from firms, institutions, and associations to enhance public policy within a new normative and legal framework
Effectiveness and efficiency in meeting society’s expectations and sustainable use of resources
The quest for new forms of governance is structured around three pillars

5. The new governance landscape & the role of FTA
[FTA and Equity: New Approaches to Governance]
The new governance landscape & the role of FTA
Relevant issues to be incorporated in new governance and the evolution of S&T

6. Background factors that influence human life and ways of living
[FTA and Equity: New Approaches to Governance]
Background factors that influence human life and ways of living

7. Issues and interdependencies in the new FTA landscape
[FTA and Equity: New Approaches to Governance]
Issues and interdependencies in the new FTA landscape

8. FTA support and contribution
[FTA and Equity: New Approaches to Governance]
FTA support and contribution
New forms of governance and the support of FTA by bringing in high quality of participation (i.e. genuine, inclusive and effective) set against the pillars addressed earlier
FTA should thus contribute to:
Inclusivity in the anticipation of the desirable uses of future technologies
Meet expectations for transparency and involvement
Greater awareness and understanding of S&T
Increase trust between actors

9. [FTA and Equity: New Approaches to Governance]
New directions for FTA
FTA may need to move towards supporting new governance with:
Greater acknowledgement of co-evolution of S&T and society
Need to submit FTA practices to interpretation by relevant SSH disciplines
FTA activities & umbrella communities should adopt more complex perspectives
Need to grasp the community’s readiness to address global issues and to building governance at global level
Building capacity in the FTA community, building community links, raising awareness among potential users, and evaluating, monitoring and quality control

10. Way Forward and Discussion
[FTA and Equity: New Approaches to Governance]
Way Forward and Discussion
Need to move toward the embedding forward-looking participatory practices in overall processes of strategic policy and decision making
How FTA methods and processes can support a move towards genuine governance and thus more democratic societies?
How far building citizen’s capacity in FTA methods and processes lead to more participation in decision making?
How can it make sure that visions of different stakeholders can be harmonised and represented in the final decisions, outcomes and products?
How can it contribute to governance modes that are more responsive to risk society perceptions, values and apprehensions?
How can it help corporate leadership in creating balanced value across a firm’s value and supply chains, building upon strategic CSR?

11. Thank You! FTA and Equity: New Approaches to Governance
Third International Seville Conference on Future-Oriented Technology Analysis (FTA): Impacts and implications for policy and decision-making
16th- 17th October 2008
Thank You!
Cristiano Cagnin:
Ozcan Saritas:
FTA and Equity: New Approaches to Governance