Chapter 8 Assessing Equity in R&D using the Inclusion-Immediacy Criterion
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Thomas Woodson
Abstract
Scientists are developing technologies to sustain the world throughout the 21st century; however, it is impossible to solve these problems by only developing solutions in wealthy countries, by wealthy scientists and for wealthy people. The innovations to solve global challenges must be inclusive. This chapter discusses the Inclusion- Immediacy Criterion (IIC) and how this new framework can better assess the impact research has on marginalized groups. The IIC examines R&D on two dimensions: inclusion and immediacy. Inclusion characterizes research based on the intended beneficiaries of the R&D, while immediacy refers to the incorporation of the impact in relation to the research project. If scientists and policymakers are more strategic in funding and assessing research to ensure it helps marginalized groups, then it is possible to find solutions to global problems. The chapter will conclude with a set of further readings.
Abstract
Scientists are developing technologies to sustain the world throughout the 21st century; however, it is impossible to solve these problems by only developing solutions in wealthy countries, by wealthy scientists and for wealthy people. The innovations to solve global challenges must be inclusive. This chapter discusses the Inclusion- Immediacy Criterion (IIC) and how this new framework can better assess the impact research has on marginalized groups. The IIC examines R&D on two dimensions: inclusion and immediacy. Inclusion characterizes research based on the intended beneficiaries of the R&D, while immediacy refers to the incorporation of the impact in relation to the research project. If scientists and policymakers are more strategic in funding and assessing research to ensure it helps marginalized groups, then it is possible to find solutions to global problems. The chapter will conclude with a set of further readings.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- Contents VII
- Chapter 1 Introduction 1
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Part 1: Innovation Policy and Practice Today
- Chapter 2 What Do We Know about Innovation Policy? 15
- Chapter 3 Frascati Manual and Evolution in the Collection of Data on Work to Create New Knowledge 33
- Chapter 4 Societal Impact Evaluation at the Novo Nordisk Foundation 51
- Chapter 5 A Monitoring and Evaluation System for Complexity: A Case Study of the Brazilian National Innovation Policy 71
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Part 2: Innovation Policy and Practice Tomorrow
- Chapter 6 The Evolving Innovation Space: Variety of Innovations, Actors, Activities and Diffusion Mechanisms 103
- Chapter 7 Evaluating Inclusion as a Multidimensional Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Objective 123
- Chapter 8 Assessing Equity in R&D using the Inclusion-Immediacy Criterion 141
- Chapter 9 Free Innovation: Theory, Policy and Evaluation 155
- Chapter 10 New Horizons for Innovation Policy and Evaluation 171
- List of Figures 191
- List of Tables 193
- Index 195
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- Contents VII
- Chapter 1 Introduction 1
-
Part 1: Innovation Policy and Practice Today
- Chapter 2 What Do We Know about Innovation Policy? 15
- Chapter 3 Frascati Manual and Evolution in the Collection of Data on Work to Create New Knowledge 33
- Chapter 4 Societal Impact Evaluation at the Novo Nordisk Foundation 51
- Chapter 5 A Monitoring and Evaluation System for Complexity: A Case Study of the Brazilian National Innovation Policy 71
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Part 2: Innovation Policy and Practice Tomorrow
- Chapter 6 The Evolving Innovation Space: Variety of Innovations, Actors, Activities and Diffusion Mechanisms 103
- Chapter 7 Evaluating Inclusion as a Multidimensional Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Objective 123
- Chapter 8 Assessing Equity in R&D using the Inclusion-Immediacy Criterion 141
- Chapter 9 Free Innovation: Theory, Policy and Evaluation 155
- Chapter 10 New Horizons for Innovation Policy and Evaluation 171
- List of Figures 191
- List of Tables 193
- Index 195
