Governance of the European Research Area: The Role of Civil Society
Final Report
In order to respond swiftly and effectively to the innovations affecting society, civil society must be involved in the political process. The general aim of this study is, first, to promote a better understanding of the conditions required when effectively involving civil society in the determining process of the European Research Area and, second, as a result of this, to boost the culture of consultation within the scope of research policy and the creation of the European Research Area. This present study is one of various initiatives undertaken by the Commission with the aim of reforming European governance and reinforcing the culture of consultation and dialogue within the EU, especially with regard to the creation of a European Research Area.
