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Activities on Communication by AIST
Nanotechnology Debate (continuing)
1.Let’s talk about precautionary principle (Feb. 01,2007)
2.How nanotechnology appears in TV and newspaper(Aug.23, 2007)
3.Better communication for risk and benefit of nanomaterials(Dec.20 2007)
Symposium: Future vision and public engagement of nanotechnology
February 5, 2007 @ Toranomon Pastoral
Symposium on nanotechnology R&D strategy
Commercialization and social acceptance of nanotechnology
February 1, 2008 @ Tokyo International Forum
CSTP Coordination Program of Science and Technology Projects
Developing Nanotechnologies and Engaging the Public
Research on database index development for a basis of facilitation
of nanotechnology R&D has started in FY 2007.
- Workshop “Promote nanotechnology R&D with attention to
social acceptance"
February 14, 2008 @ Tokyo Big Sight Conference Tower
We discusses with diverse stakeholders including public about responsible
responsible
R&D of core technology which generate benefit for society, appropriate appropriate
management of
technology, and things to do to be accepted in society.
Courtesy to Ata, Ishizu and Sekiya
Nanotechnology Assessment by “Innovation Innovation and Institutionalization of
Technology Assessment in Japan”, Japan , JST-RISTEX
JST RISTEX
Selection of Target Nanotechnologies
High social needs, clear application, and near commercialization
Focusing mainly on 2 nd generation
Targets in the 1 st stage:
Medical diagnosis
Energy conversion/storage
Food processing
Cognitive Maps
Problem structuring methods
TA Panel
Step by step approach
Involvement of multi-stakeholders
Output
Lessons for Institutionalization
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“Innovation Innovation and Institutionalization of Technology Assessment
in Japan”, Japan , JST-RISTEX
JST RISTEX
Leader: Tatsujiro Suzuki, Univ. of Tokyo
Organizers: Univ. of Tokyo, NIMS, and others
Tasks:
Historical Analysis of so-called “TA” activities in Japan
Development of an innovative TA methodology
Implementation of TA: Dealing with Nanotechnologies
Recommendations for new TA methodologies and
Institutionalization of TA in Japan
Nanotechnology Assessment by “Innovation Innovation and Institutionalization of
Technology Assessment in Japan”, Japan , JST-RISTEX
JST RISTEX
(1) Select nanotechnologies for TA
(2) Select experts on nanotechnologies
(3) Create “Cognitive Maps” by survey and interviews
(4) Establishment of Nanotechnology Expert Panel
(5) Re-organizing “Cognitive Maps” (by panel study)
(6) TA Panel by experts and NGO)
(7) Panel conclusions (8) Networking among
stakeholders
(10) Conclusions & recommendations
(9) Participatory TA Panel
(involving citizens)
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