Directionality in R&I policy - A methodology to assess practices in the EU Member States and associated countries

The concept of directionality, guiding R&I projects towards transformative change, is a key feature of a transformative research and Innovation policy. This report proposes a framework aiming to assess the use of directionality in national R&I systems across the EU. It adopts a dual approach: a macro perspective using publicly available datasets, and a micro-level approach focusing on specific programmes, with Flanders as an example. This combination aims to create a methodology for the development of a taxonomy framework for assessing R&I policy directionality in the EU and beyond, and outlines the limitations and strengths of this approach.

Author: Reinhilde Veugelers