D6.2 Consortium, Steering Committee, and Advisory Panel Meetings Minutes : Public Engagement Innovations for Horizon 2020

PE2020 project.PE2020 will identify, analyse and refine innovative public engagement (PE) tools and instruments for dynamic governance in the field of Science in Society (SiS). PE2020 analyses the PE tools and instruments through a systemic and contextual perspective, and contributes to the potential and transferability of new governance innovations. PE2020 will create new knowledge of the status quo and trends in the field of public engagement in science, refine innovative PE tools and instruments and propose new ones.The project will do this by (1) further developing a conceptual model that provides a systemic perspective of the dynamics of public and stakeholder engagement; (2) creating an updated inventory of current and prospective European PE innovations; (3) context-tailoring and piloting best practice PE processes related to the grand challenges of the Horizon 2020 and (4) developing an accessible net-based PE design toolkit that helps identify, evaluate and successfully transfer innovative PE practices among European countries. New tools and instruments for public and societal engagement are necessary to boost the quality, capacity and legitimacy of European STI governance and to solve the looming problems related to the grand societal challenges of the Horizon 2020. In order to ensure practical relevance, the project will work through intensive co-operation between researchers and science policy actors. PE2020 will expand the capacity of European and national science policy actors to integrate better societal engagement by providing an easy access to new PE tools and instruments, to be included in the requirements and implementation of research in Horizon 2020 and beyond

Acceptability of Convenience Food Among Older People

Independent living in their own home is currently an ideal shared by many older people. However, weakening physical strength and illness are often associated with nutritional risks. Convenience food is one option to ensure that nutritional needs are met, but convenience food itself and its packaging face negative attitudes. This article analyzes the factors connected to acceptability of and obstacles to using convenience food among older people in Finland. The analysis was done by using three sets of data gathered using a qualitative research method for examining how older people relate to convenience food and food packaging. The methods used were empathy-based stories (2011 n = 114) and two rounds of focus group discussions (2012 n = 22, 2014 n = 32). By and large, the study participants associated negative meanings with convenience food. Some saw convenience food as an easy solution in certain situations. Our study showed that elderly individuals valued healthiness of food, freedom of choice, and right of self-determination in eating. Acceptability of convenience food requires an availability of meals matching taste preferences and sensory capabilities. Moreover, healthiness of food and easy-to-use and environmentally friendly packaging were valued by many interviewees.Peer reviewe

Sustainable innovation policy advice : outlooks and key messages

Grounded in theoretical assumptions on evidence-based policy-making and participatory advice research, this chapter presents a critical reflection on and discussion of different advisory activities carried out in the CASI project, namely the assessment of sustainable innovation initiatives, policy developments and citizens’ visions.Non peer reviewe

Report of the PE pilot cases on Societal Challenges : Deliverable 3.2

PE2020 project

Consensus Statement on Public Involvement and Engagement with Data-Intensive Health Research.

This consensus statement reflects the deliberations of an international group of stakeholders with a range of expertise in public involvement and engagement (PI&E) relating to data-intensive health research. It sets out eight key principles to establish a secure role for PI&E in and with the research community internationally and ensure best practice in its execution. Our aim is to promote culture change and societal benefits through ensuring a socially responsible trajectory for innovations in this field.Peer reviewe

Insights into older people’s housing and services.

Suomen väestö ikääntyy, mutta yhä useampi ikääntynyt viettää eläkevuosiaan aiempaa terveempänä. Asumisvaihtoehtojen, palveluiden ja rahoitusmuotojen on tulevaisuudessa vastattava entistä paremmin entistä heterogeenisemman ikääntyneiden joukon tarpeisiin. Julkinen sektori on perinteisesti tukenut asumispalveluita ja tarjonnut kansalaisille hoivapalveluita. Viime vuosikymmenten aikana mukaan on tullut yksityisiä palveluntuottajia ja kolmannen sektorin toimijoita. Suurin osa ikääntyvistä asuu kotona ja haluaa asua siellä jatkossakin. Monet ikääntyneet asuvat kuitenkin asunnoissa, jotka eivät vastaa heidän tarpeitaan, esimerkiksi koon, sijainnin tai esteettömyyden osalta. Itsenäisen omistus- ja vuokra-asumisen lisäksi tarjolla on muun muassa seniori- ja yhteisöasumista. Rahoitusvaihtoehdot asumis- ja hoivapalveluiden hankintaan ovat sen sijaan rajalliset, vaikka kotitalouksille on kertynyt säästöjä, joita he voisivat käyttää. Ikäihmisten määrän ja laatuvaatimusten kasvu sekä yksilölliset asumistoiveet luovat tarpeen yhdistää yksityinen ja julkinen rahoitus joustavasti ja kestävästi.The population in Finland is ageing, but many elderly citizens are enjoying good health in retirement. Housing, services and funding options are meeting the needs of a wider variety of elderly people. The public sector has usually provided long-term care and subsidized housing. In recent decades, private companies and non-profit organizations have entered the market. Most older people prefer living at home and are willing to remain there in the future. However, the living conditions of many older people are not optimal with respect to the size, location or accessibility of their domiciles. Owner-occupied and rental housing are available as well as seniors’ and communal housing. Options for the funding of housing and services are still limited although older people do have savings. The growing number of older people, increase in demand for quality and greater individual preferences call for a flexible and sustainable combination of public and private funding.Non peer reviewe