Warsaw Conference Launching the VI Framework Programme of the EU

1. VI Framework Programme Warsaw Conference Launchingthe VI Framework Programme of the EU Strengtheningthe dimension of foresight in ERA JACEK KUCIŃSKI JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE NATIONAL CONTACT POINT IN WARSAW Warsaw, 26.11.2002

2. VI Framework Programme ECONOMICGROWTH As much as 70 to 80% of Economicgrowth is said to be due to new and better knowledge. Jacek Kuciński Warsaw, 26.11.2002

3. VI Framework Programme FORESIGHTS DEFINITION Foresight can be defined as a systematic, participatory, future intelligence gathering and medium-to-long-term vision-building process aimed at present-day decision and mobilising joint action. The term „Foresight” therefore represents the process focusing on the interaction between science, technology and society. Jacek Kuciński Warsaw, 26.11.2002

4. Employment Health Demography Cohesion Diversity Industry Economic Transformation Agriculture Trade Services VI Framework Programme AREA OF THE FORESIGHTS Societal Change and Employment S&T Intellectual Capital Economic Transformation Knowledge,Technologyand Learning Brain Drain Energy Education and Skills Environment Water ICTs Mobility and Transport Sustainability, Environment & natural resources Jacek Kuciński Warsaw, 26.11.2002

5. VI Framework Programme FORESIGHT LEVELS Foresight activities can be carried out at a very general level of a priority thematic area (e.g. life science, genomics, biotechnology...) or one of its sub-priorities using the specific support actions or co-ordinated actions. At a more specific level of one of its specific themes foresight can find a place using new instruments in multidisciplinary networks of excellence and integrated project Jacek Kuciński Warsaw, 26.11.2002

6. VI Framework Programme THEMATIC PRIORITIES MEGA CHALLENGES FOR EUROPE I. Knowledge based economy II. Sustainable development III. Lifelong Health and a Healthy IV. Mobility and Energy SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYTHEMES • Knowledge Sciences & Technologies • Health Sciences & Technologies • EconomyandSocial Sciences SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY ENABLERS • Gene Technologies • Information and CommunicationTechnologies • Nano & Precision Technologies • Fundamental Sciences Jacek Kuciński Warsaw, 26.11.2002

7. VI Framework Programme FORESIGHTS IN THE 6TH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME Foresight activities will be integrative elements in all parts of the 6th Framework Programme, the main instrument to implement ERA. This is specifically highlighted in the introduction to the priority thematic areas in FP6: „...consideration of...socio-economic impact of scientific and technological development and foresight, will where relevant form a part of the activities... Jacek Kuciński Warsaw, 26.11.2002

8. VI Framework Programme FORESIGHTS ACTIVITIES Foresight activities can be founded in the: a) Specific programme on Integrating and Strengthening the European Research Area: - as integrative part of activities in all Priority thematic areas of research, - contributing to the co-ordination of research activities b) Specific programme on Structuring the ERA: - promoting inter-regional co-operation - adressing science-society questions Jacek Kuciński Warsaw, 26.11.2002

9. VI Framework Programme VI Framework Programme THE FORESIGHTS ROLE ... who has information set the rule ... Jacek Kuciński Warsaw, 26.11.2002

10. VI Framework Programme EUROPEAN STRENGTHS + + + Jacek Kuciński Warsaw, 26.11.2002

11. VI Framework Programme FORESIGHTS – IPTS REPORTS • Demografic and Social trends • Information and Communications technologies • Life Sciences • Environmental Pannel Report • The Competitiveness map • Employment Map • Knowledge and Learning • Enlargement Jacek Kuciński Warsaw, 26.11.2002

12. VI Framework Programme FORESIGHT IN JRC IPTS-Institute for ProspectiveTechnological Studies W.T.C., Isla de la Cartuja s/n, 41092 Seville, Spain Phone number: +34-95-448 8318, www.jrc.es P. Sørup - Technologies for a Sustainable Development G. Fahrenkrog- Technology, Employment, Competitiveness and Society A. Brandsma–Enlargement (... Project ”EU25+ & Enlargement”) B. Clements - Life Sciences & Information and Communication Technologies Ken Ducatel - The Futures Project Multidisciplinary foresight exercise – „Foresight on Information Society Technology in Europe Jacek Kuciński Warsaw, 26.11.2002

13. VI Framework Programme FORESIGHT IN ESTO The European Science and Technology Observatory (ESTO) is a network of organisations operating under the European Commission's – Joint Research Centre's (JRC's) Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS) - leadership and funding since 1997. ESTO aims at detecting, at an early stage, and prospectively shaping, scientific or technological trends and events of potential socio-economic importance, at a European decision-making level. Polish partner: Progress & Business Foundation Ul. Miechowska 5B, PL-30-041 Kraków, Poland Jacek Kuciński Warsaw, 26.11.2002

14. VI Framework Programme Foresight Contact Persons for Poland JRC BOARD OF GOVERNORS Prof. Jerzy M. LANGER, IF PAN (langer@ifpan.edu.pl) POLISH MISSION TO EU IN BRUSSELS Bogdan ROKOSZ (bogdan.rokosz@pol-mission-eu.be) DIRECTORATE FOR SCIENTIFIC STRATEGY Dr. Giancarlo CARATTI (giancarlo.caratti@cec.eu.int) ENLARGEMENT CONTACT OFFICERS (ECOs) Jiri BURIANEK (jiri.burianek@cec.eu.int) NATIONAL CONTACT POINTS (NCPs) Dr. Jacek KUCINSKI (jacek.kucinski@ippt.gov.pl) Jacek Kuciński Warsaw, 26.11.2002