Has Research Been Kidnapped by the Market?
Posted by on 04/06/09
We propose that research financed by the public sector be oriented towards the non-market sector. In spite of the public debate dedicated to the importance of sustainable development, research linked to it remains marginal. Why? Political decision-makers have chosen to invest their research budgets in “profitable” research areas. Today, we must act urgently to open these budgets to research on other topics.
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Post written by Claudia Neubauer, co-founder of Fondation de Sciences Citoyennes (Foundation for Citizen Sciences), www.sciencescitoyennes.org
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On 7th June, Europeans will vote. There are only a few days left to demand more Europe, but not any Europe. Every day, in the meantime, we will publish 2 concrete proposals suggesting a new Europe for tomorrow. They will be written by actors from the European and worldwide civil society. Because social society a key stakeholder in the discussion with our leaders for a more social, and sustainable Europe. A Europe who can also show solidarity. These are the objectives set by the three associations who have launched ”Challenge for Europe”. 3-2-1, grab your pen.