Category Transformative Change
Innovation is often seen as the spark of a new idea, but what if the real power lies in the connections that bring those ideas to life? My latest research, now published, delves into the concept of transformative innovation and… Continue Reading →
I had the privilege of participating in an insightful panel organised by OECD with a very diverse group of speakers to address this challenging topic : Jessica Ambler, Henrik Larsen, Mikael Román, Dmitry Plekhanov,Guillermo Anlló, and Ana Persic. We we… Continue Reading →
Co-creation for policy with a wide range of actors – including governments, civil society and business at all levels – is essential for building the capacity to act in complex and uncertain circumstances. To support the journey of transformational processes,… Continue Reading →
This papers presentes the results of a joint effort between #sciencepolicy, the Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium, and practitioners, the Climate-KIC, to produce new #knowledge on #cocreation for #policymaking. The publication gathers insights on Transformative Innovation Policies from the MOTION project by focusing on implementation aspects with an innovative look… Continue Reading →
This paper presents a new approach to #monitoringandevaluation in #sustainability#transitions by focusing on #innovation#portfolios as infrastructure for programme-based investments. It brings new insights for innovation agencies working with project portfolios. This publication results from a collaboration between the Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium (TIPC) and the EIT – European Institute… Continue Reading →
Towards a fair and sustainable Europe 2050: Social and economic choices in sustainability transitions
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The study explores the interplay between #sustainability #transitions and #foresight to highlight the relevance of the agency of EU actors in shaping Europe’s sustainable future.As part of an exceptional team including experts from multiple organisations, we delved into the complexities of sustainability transitions, examining how… Continue Reading →
Co-creation for policy: Participatory methodologies to structure multi-stakeholder policymaking processes
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This handbook aims at helping its users effectively co-create the robust policies we need today. It combines an entrepreneurial way of thinking and a concrete process for developing breakthrough ideas with a high chance of producing real-world impact. It presents… Continue Reading →
This publication covers Value Network Mapping and why you should use it. With a step-by-step guide, hands-on templates, and tips and tricks for facilitators, Value Network Mapping can be adopted as a sense-making and co-creating instrument for your challenge. Download… Continue Reading →
I am delighted to share the new application of «the Tuner» from the EU Science, Research and Innovation and EIT – European Institute of Innovation and TechnologyClimate-KIC «Co-creation for Policy» handbook. The Tuner, a new online tool for co-creation, has been co-designed in collaboration… Continue Reading →
The X-Curve is a visual tool to better understand the transition dynamics within society or a specific context (e.g. neighbourhood, city, region, etc.). It facilitates the co-creation of a common language and understanding of current societal dynamics. This handbook has… Continue Reading →
In 2021, The Transition Policy Lab series supported policymakers in different countries to introduce policy-making practises by removing barriers to enable the necessary institutional change. It aimed to build capacity for co-designing and implementing systemic policies that can lead to… Continue Reading →
Challenge-led system mapping – Collaboration project including 6 countries of the Western Balkans, EIT Cross-KIC project (2021) An Actionable Atlas
This handbook introduces actionable knowledge on developing A Transformative Theory of Change by applying a portfolio approach to address a systems innovation perspective for projects and programmes. Tools, methods and lessons learned result from working hand in hand with EIT… Continue Reading →
In this European Fireside Talk founder of TIPC and its Academic Director, Professor Johan Schot and I have discussed the nature of co-creation in policy projects. We ponder how policymakers and researchers negotiate meaning – what are the skills needed,… Continue Reading →
I have joined h Prof. Dominique Foray to explore the potential of systemic portfolios of projects for fostering transformative change in southern and central eastern European countries. By doing so, we combine concepts such as smart specialization, system innovation, regional development… Continue Reading →
The webinar will cover methodological elements and practical applications of knowledge management as part of actions supporting policymakers in system mapping and policy co-design processes. In doing so, this webinar seeks to highlight applications and synergies with monitoring, evaluation and… Continue Reading →
I have joined the H2020 CICERONE to contribute on the process of Joint Programming in R&I on Circular Economy. The project brings together countries, regions and cities committed to delivering circular economy research & innovation programmes in a joint and… Continue Reading →
I was invited to contribute to the discussion on science-policy-practice interface with a group of experts on sustainability transitions and EU Policy as part of the work of the European Environmental Agency. The result is a report aimed to go… Continue Reading →
A project-based system mapping inspired by a Multi-level perspective to support discussions on sustainable human settlements and Transformative Innovation Policies in South Africa (2019)
In 2017, the Visual Toolbox for System Innovation was part of a lab to develop new tools for schools. Considering a modular approach, including the EIT RM @Schools approach and other methods proposed by partners of both KICs, such as… Continue Reading →
Exploratory policy multi-actor workshop, Ljubljana (2018)
Supporting Local Sustainability Negotiation Processes through Science-Practice Interaction. Future-Oriented Technology Analysis, Brussels (2018)
This study provides evidence on the application of a regional policy model through a portfolio of actions to support entrepreneurship and development of professional competences. For doing so, we analyse the capacity building process delivered through the EIT RIS Climate-KIC… Continue Reading →
The interdependent challenges of climate change need innovation in systems of practice and provision, not single innovation in products and processes. In this context, cities face the challenge of dealing with climate risks and impacts while moving to more sustainable,… Continue Reading →
This study provides evidence of the policy learning process related to the translation and adaptation of a regional policy model to a new context while implementing a mayor process of transference of competences. Emphasis is put in the process of… Continue Reading →
Visual toolbox for system innovation
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The Visual toolbox for system innovation” is a booklet-format collection of ready-to-implement tools to structure and manage the challenges and exploit opportunities of sustainability innovations and transitions. The tools are presented in a simple and visual approach to support practitioners’ everyday work on climate change,… Continue Reading →
The launch event «Opening the development agenda,» the STEPS center – Sustainable Alternatives for Latin America, was held on 5 and 6 November in Buenos Aires. STEPS Latin America is part of a network of universities based China, USA, Kenya,… Continue Reading →
Javier de Vicente López, Cristian Matti and José Jiménez Pérez This document summaries the results obtained as a result of the participatory process that is part of the «Foundations for a Provincial Strategy Biomass» in the province of Castellon. These actions… Continue Reading →
Innovation in process of policy design by reflexive governance and action research. The case of renewable energy policy in Pobla de Vallbona The presentation aims to analyse the interaction experience of a multidisciplinary team in the formulation process of the… Continue Reading →
Diverse perspectives on drivers and hampering factors for the creation of knowledge in organizations: an approach to the Spanish Innovation System. Cristian Matti & Rodrigo Martinez Novo OLKC 2012 International conference on organizational learning, knowledge and capabilities Valencia 25/27 April… Continue Reading →
Competence-based Postgraduate course for policy officers on Innovation and Territory Secretariat for Regional and Administrative Development (SUBDERE) Chile In 2012-2013, I had the inspiring experience of coordinating a blended professional course for more than 80 academics and R&D regional officers… Continue Reading →
Conceptual and methodological proposal on a regional business directory for studies on economic demography This working paper was drawn from an analysis of two main resources: the design and operation history directory companies «DIPUE system» and international experiences directories and… Continue Reading →
Second National Communication of the Argentina to the United Nation Convention for the Climate Change The project was a mayor advance for Argentina in term of the design and evaluation of technological and non-technological measures to mitigate the effect of… Continue Reading →