Advances in Capability Development for Science Advice - Frameworks and Tools
As jurisdictions recognize the benefit of science advice for policy, and as researchers seek to demonstrate public relevance in new ways, the demand to build capabilities in the practice of science advice has grown. But fundamental to developing capabilities in an establishing field, is to clarify the competencies and tools of that field in the first instance. This session will consider a variety of activities under the broad heading of ‘capability development,’ but rather than looking at specific implementation mechanics, it will instead consider the higher-level rationales, approaches, and frameworks that underpin capabilities development in science advice. Through concrete examples from a diverse mix of state-of-the-art programs and approaches, the session will identify and explore their common aims and their challenges. In doing so, it will address questions like:
Can/are we building a common language and understanding of scientific advice to governments to support its institutionalization?
Can/are we developing a common view of skills and evidence-quality criteria to support implementation?
How should we think about the relationship between capabilities (skills) development and institutional development and innovation?
Panelists:
Binyam Sisay Mendisu: INGSA Vice-President (Capacity) & The Africa Institute, Global Studies University, Sharjah - UAE
Nataliia Sokolovska: Head of Research Programme: Knowledge & Society, The Humboldt Institute – Germany
Alma Cristal Hernández Mondragón: Researcher, CINVESTAV - Mexico
Shaheen Motala Timol: Academic and Quality Enhancement Manager, Middlesex University – Mauritius
Ian Wiggins: Director of International Affairs, The Royal Society – UK
Kristiann Allen: Executive Secretary, INGSA – New Zealand