Regional Action Plan to support the governance of Responsible Research & Innovation in the Southern & Eastern Regional Operational Programme 2014 - 2020
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Part 3: Definition of actions and feasibility check
The European Commission (Science in Dialogue Towards a European Model for Responsible Research and Innovation, 2012) states: “we can only find the right answers to the challenges we face by involving as many stakeholders as possible in the research and innovation process. Research and innovation must respond to the needs and ambitions of society, reflect its values, and be responsible.” The SRA as a partner on the MARIE project and in in keeping with the ethos of Interreg Europe identified and co-ordinated with the relevant stakeholders throughout the project in particular stakeholders SFI and SEBIC have been actively involved in the development of the Regional Action Plan. SFI was identified as crucial to the success of the enhanced governance of the S&E ROP and in turn the improvement of the Policy Instrument. Agreement from SFI to the additional reporting requirements was sought and granted through various ongoing discussions and stakeholder meetings. Stakeholders involved in the development and implementation of the policy improvement
Name of stakeholder
Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) – Peter Clifford, Marian Boland, Declan McGrath and Joan Hynes
Type of stakeholder
Academia / Research
Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) is the national foundation for investment in scientific and engineering research primarily funding research in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) which promotes and assists the development and competitiveness of industry, enterprise and employment in Ireland. SFI actively promotes and supports education and engagement around STEM and creates awareness and understanding of the value of STEM to society and to the growth of the economy.
Through focused investment SFI aims to ensure that Ireland:
• leads the world in strategic research areas;
• has globally recognised SFI Research Centres;
• and is a hub for industry/academic research collaborations.
Southern Regional Assembly | Regional Action Plan
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