The Norwegian Board of Technology (Teknologirådet)The Norwegian Board of Technology is an independent body for technology assessment. The Board aims to advice the Norwegian Parliament and governmental authorities.PurposeThe Board explores societal impacts and options of technology and science; stimulates public debate on technology; and advises the Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget) and other governmental bodies on technological issues. The Board furthermore monitors international technological trends and methods for technology assessment. The results are communicated to the Parliament, governmental bodies and the public at large.Organisationhe Norwegian Board of Technology has 14 members appointed by the Government. The members have a broad insight in different areas of technology, innovation and societal issues. Chairman of the Board is Ingvild Myhre. The secretariat is situated close to the parliament building and government offices in Oslo, co-located with the National Committees for Research Ethics. The Board has an annual budget of approximately NOK 7 million. The work is organised in projects, and the Board sets its own agenda. The secretariat manages the projects and reports to the Board. The Norwegian Research Council acts as the supervising authority.MethodsThe Board uses a variety of methods for assessing technology, ranging from participatory methods such as citizens’ panels, consensus conferences, scenario workshops and open hearings, to interdisciplinary working groups on the expert level. The Norwegian Board of Technology in particular makes use of participatory methods in technology assessment in order to strengthen the voice of lay people.Active Projects:
Planned Projects:NoneList all projects AddressChair: Siri HatlenContact: Director Tore Tennøe Teknologiraadet Prinsensgate 18 N-0152 Oslo Norway Tel: +47.23 31 83 00 Fax: +47.23 31 83 01 E-Mail: tore.tennoe@teknologiradet.no Homepage: http://www.teknologiradet.no |
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