Description: The European Commission identifies governance as one of six keys of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI). This dimension emphasizes that R&I should be undertaken in a transparent, accountable manner with the involvement of various stakeholders. Good governance in RRI means aligning research processes with society’s values and needs by ensuring oversight, ethical compliance, and inclusive decision-making.
Key Resources: European Commission policy documents (e.g., the RRI policy agendas) and the EU-funded RRI Tools project highlight governance as central to RRI. For instance, the EC’s RRI leaflet and toolkit describe governance alongside ethics, open access, public engagement, etc., as a core dimension.
https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/306a7ab4-f3cb-46cb-b675-9697caf5df19/language-en#:~:text=This%20report%20of%20the%20Expert,smaller%20set%20of%20indicators%20that How It Helps Researchers: This high-level framework offers researchers a clear principle to integrate into projects. By adhering to governance guidelines (engaging stakeholders, maintaining transparency and accountability), researchers can improve public trust in their work, meet funder requirements (e.g. Horizon 2020/Europe RRI expectations), and ensure their research and innovation outcomes are socially aligned and ethically sound.
