On concepts and methods in horizon scanning: Lessons from initiating policy dialogues on emerging issues

Future-oriented technology analysis methods can play a significant role in enabling early warning signal detection and pro-active policy action which will help to better prepare policy- and decision-makers in today's complex and inter-dependent environments. This paper analyses the use of different horizon scanning approaches and methods as applied in the Scanning for Emerging Science and Technology Issues project. A comparative analysis is provided as well as a brief evaluation the needs of policy-makers if they are to identify areas in which policy needs to be formulated. This paper suggests that the selection of the best scanning approaches and methods is subject to contextual and content issues. At the same time, there are certain issues which characterise horizon scanning processes, methods and results that should be kept in mind by both practitioners and policy-maker

On concepts and methods in horizon scanning : lessons from initiating policy dialogues on emerging issues

Erworben im Rahmen der Schweizer Nationallizenzen (http://www.nationallizenzen.ch)Future-oriented technology analysis methods can play a significant role in enabling early warning signal detection and pro-active policy action which will help to better prepare policy- and decision-makers in today’s complex and inter-dependent environments. This paper analyses the use of different horizon scanning approaches and methods as applied in the Scanning for Emerging Science and Technology Issues project. A comparative analysis is provided as well as a brief evaluation the needs of policy-makers if they are to identify areas in which policy needs to be formulated. This paper suggests that the selection of the best scanning approaches and methods is subject to contextual and content issues. At the same time, there are certain issues which characterise horizon scanning processes, methods and results that should be kept in mind by both practitioners and policy-makers

DIHNET – Presentation – 6 WG meeting DIHs– 04122018 – v1.0

Maurits Butter (TNO) presentation on "DIHNET.EU Pan European collaboration for regional DIHs" during the 6th Working Group meeting on DIHs. 4 December 2018, Brussels</p

Editors' introduction to the European Foresight Monitoring Network

Purpose - This paper seeks to provide an introduction to the special issue of foresight, dedicated to the European Foresight Monitoring Network (EFMN). Design/methodology/approach - The paper sets out the project's rationale and its scope and approach. Findings - The paper presents some of the achievements of the EFMN, as well as some of its limitations. Originality/value - The paper considers how the EFMN might be sustained and further developed over the longer term. It also provides a brief description of the main papers in the special issue. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited

DIHNET – Presentation - 2018 DIH Annual event Warsaw - 28112019

Maurits Butter's pitch presentation during the 2018 DIH Annual event in Warsaw. Session: Digital Innovation Hubs as brokers in cross-border collaboration.</p

DIHNET – Presentation – 7 WG meeting – Introduction- 01072019

Maurits Butter's (TNO) presentation "Introduction to the 7th DEI working group". 7th Working Group meeting on DIHs. 1st July 2019, Brussels.</p