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This paper characterises and analyses evaluation practice in national innovation policy across Europe. It is the first study that examines and interprets the characteristics, quality, usefulness, and consequences of evaluations in a systematic way. The analysis is based on the comprehensive INNO-Appraisal repository of 171 evaluation reports of national innovation policies of EU25 countries, conducted between 2002 and 2007. The paper seeks (1) to assess the state of the art of evaluation in innovation policy at national level, (2) to understand how different key dimensions of evaluation (timing, purpose, methods, tendering process, etc.) relate to each other, and (3) to explore types of evaluations. On that basis, we (4) draw lessons as to what constitutes good practice in evaluation, as the results of the survey have been exchanged and discussed with a number of policy makers of the sample responsible for the evaluation. The paper thus both contributes to the academic understanding of policy evaluation and supports use in policy practice.

In May 2023, the Austrian Platform for Research and Technology Policy Evaluation (fteval) established a working group on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in several sub-groups. One gropu collected proprietary AI systems relevant to the evaluation phases and activities, another one screened existing guidelines on the use of AI and adapt them to the fteval community, integrating good practice examples and including input and feedback from the other sub-groups. The document below is one outcome of the working group and intends to provide comprehensive guidance to the fteval community.

Der Klimawandel, verschiedene Krankheiten oder demografische Veränderungen wie alternde Bevölkerung in den OECD-Staaten stellen globale gesellschaftliche Herausforderungen dar, auf die alle Länder Antworten suchen. Forschung und Innovation können wesentliche Beiträge zur Bewältigung dieser globalen Herausforderungen leisten. Vertreterinnen und Vertreter einer missionsorientierten Forschungs- und Innovationspolitik (F&I-Politik) fordern deshalb, F&I-Politik durch thematische Prioritäten auf diese globalen Herausforderungen auszurichten. Daneben soll eine solche Politik verstärkt die Diffusion von Technologien fördern, Ressortpolitiken besser koordinieren, technische und soziale Innovation miteinander verbinden, einen erweiterten Adressatenkreis mit forschungs- und technologiepolitischen Maßnahmen ansprechen, disziplinenübergreifende Zusammenarbeit erleichtern, Offenheit für alternative technologische und nichttechnologische Lösungsansätze gewährleisten und eng in europäische, bzw. internationale Agenden eingebettet sein. Missionsorientierter Politik kommt vor diesem Hintergrund eine Reihe von Verdiensten zu. Das wahrscheinlich größte Verdienst ist es, den Blick auf die Frage zu richten, welche Beiträge Forschung, Technologie und Innovation zur Lösung zentraler gesellschaftlicher Herausforderungen leisten können. Zu kurz kommt in der Diskussion allerdings die grundsätzliche Frage, wie auf rationale Art und Weise Prioritäten definiert und - vor dem Hintergrund knapper Mittel - eine Reihung verschiedener Prioritäten vorgenommen werden kann. Die deutsche F&I-Politik hat die Idee einer Missionsorientierung im Rahmen der Hightech-Strategie (HTS) aufgenommen. Am stärksten ausgeprägt sind die Aspekte der Diffusionsorientierung und der Politikkoordination. Beide waren von Beginn an Kernelemente der HTS. Eine stärkere Richtungsorientierung wurde in Phase II der HTS umgesetzt. Auch in Phase II bilden die explizit missionsorientierten Elemente jedoch nur einen Teil der HTS und sind vor allem dort zu finden, wo - wie im Bereich Gesundheit - andere Politikfelder betroffen sind. Wesentlicher Bestandteil der HTS ist nach wie vor die themen- und technologieoffene Stärkung des Innovationssystems. Für die Zukunft der HTS wird entscheidend sein, ob Transparenz bei der Wahl der Prioritäten gesichert werden kann, wie breit und lösungsoffen die Schwerpunkte gefasst werden und ob es gelingt, neue Akteure zu mobilisieren und in Entscheidungsprozesse und Forschungsaktivitäten einzubinden.

The aim of this study commissioned by the European Commission, DG CONNECT, is to conduct an in-depth analysis of possible development pathways of the 5G equipment and services supply market. Departing from the baseline analysis of the 5G supply market trends a foresight exercise on key trends influencing the further development of 5G has been developed. Based upon a selection of key trends, which were deemed to be particularly relevant for the future development of the 5G supply market but associated with a very high level of uncertainty in its outcome, the study team elaborated hypothetical but plausible scenarios for the future development of the 5G supply market with a time horizon of 2030. Four scenarios are illuminating potential pathways for Europe, based on different configurations of key technological, economic, social and political factors. The impact of the four different scenarios are analysed based upon a review of recent academic literature, market analyses, and more than thirty expert interviews with high-level representatives from Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), vendors, standardisation organisations and relevant associations. Where possible, uncertainty related to any quantitative projections included in the sceanios has been accounted for. However, underlying data and assumptions for many projections are proprietary or unavailable for other reasons, therefore an assessment of these underlying data was not possible. The four scenarios and their assessment should inform policy-makers to develop strategies aiming to strengthen the European telecommunication industry and the provision of 5G infrastructure.

The importance of 5G infrastructure, its fast roll-out, and technological capabilities, as well as the development of the supply side of 5G infrastructure, has been highlighted by the European Commission (EC) in various initiatives and strategies including the Communications "5G Action Plan for Europe" and "Secure 5G deployment in the EU: Implementing the EU toolbox". However, although Europe is home of two of the three major equipment suppliers and is world leader in trial investments in 5G, overall infrastructure investments lag behind other regions and Europe's vertical industries are only just starting to identify valuable 5G business cases and European equipment providers are facing challenges to sustain their viability, facing increased competition from Chinese, South Korean, and U.S. manufacturers. Against this background, this study provides an in-depth analysis of plausible developments of the 5G equipment and services supply market looking out to 2030. The study identifies 4 scenarios, determined by factors such as evolving technology, standards readiness, and Radio Access Network (RAN) disaggregation initiatives. Economic, technological, environmental, and societal impacts are analysed for each scenario, covering key EC and stakeholder concerns, including market competition, costs, cybersecurity, energy efficiency, and standards needs. Based upon the results of the scenario impact analysis, the study identifies policy options to facilitate the evolution of a viable 5G supply ecosystem in Europe.

The importance of 5G infrastructure, its fast roll-out, and technological capabilities, as well as the development of the supply side of 5G infrastructure, has been highlighted by the European Commission (EC) in various initiatives and strategies including the Communications "5G Action Plan for Europe" and "Secure 5G deployment in the EU: Implementing the EU toolbox". However, although Europe is home of two of the three major equipment suppliers and is world leader in trial investments in 5G, overall infrastructure investments lag behind other regions and Europe's vertical industries are only just starting to identify valuable 5G business cases and European equipment providers are facing challenges to sustain their viability, facing increased competition from Chinese, South Korean, and U.S. manufacturers. Against this background, this study provides an in-depth analysis of plausible developments of the 5G equipment and services supply market looking out to 2030. The study identifies 4 scenarios, determined by factors such as evolving technology, standards readiness, and Radio Access Network (RAN) disaggregation initiatives. Economic, technological, environmental, and societal impacts are analysed for each scenario, covering key EC and stakeholder concerns, including market competition, costs, cybersecurity, energy efficiency, and standards needs. Based upon the results of the scenario impact analysis, the study identifies policy options to facilitate the evolution of a viable 5G supply ecosystem in Europe.