Presentation of Mehrdad Hariri (Canadian Science Policy Centre (CPSC), CEO & President) at the Forum of the BioRegion of Catalonia, organized by Biocat.

1. Does Catalonia
Need a Chief Science Officer / Advisor ?
Mehrdad Hariri
CEO & Founder Canadian Science Policy Centre
BioCat Forum
Nov. 25 2016

2. Hello, Bonjour from CANADA

3. Global Challenges

11. New institutions of science policy

13. Bosch-Capblanch X, Lavis JN, Lewin S, Atun R, Røttingen J-A, Dröschel D, et al. (2012) Guidance for Evidence-Informed Policies
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14. Cycle of Interaction:
Science Society Policy Maker
Adopted from: http://weadapt.org/

17. • the complexity, multidisciplinary,
and ever-changing nature of science
and technology of the 21st century
requires efficient, energetic and agile
institutions to ensure the
interconnection among various
elements of innovation system,
including the society at large.

21. • Sputnik slide

23. Why science adviser / officer

24. Officer vs Advisor
Chief Science Officer (CSO) Chief Science Advisor (CSA)
Responsible for capacity development of
the overall science enterprise or
government funded science
Responsible for providing independent
scientific advice to the Prime Minister
and the cabinet

25. Officer vs Advisor
Chief Science Officer (CSO) Chief Science Advisor (CSA)
Responsible for capacity development of
the overall science enterprise or
government funded science
Responsible for providing independent
scientific advice to the Prime Minister
and the cabinet
Jurisdiction: Policy for Science Jurisdiction: Science for Policy

26. Officer vs Advisor
Chief Science Officer (CSO) Chief Science Advisor (CSA)
Responsible for capacity development of
the overall science enterprise or
government funded science
Responsible for providing independent
scientific advice to the Prime Minister
and the cabinet
Jurisdiction: Policy for Science Jurisdiction: Science for Policy
Ensures the well-being of the science
enterprise, its management,
coordination, and collaboration,
domestically and internationally
Provides the best scientific advice on
emerging matters for high-level decision-
making.

27. Officer vs Advisor
Chief Science Officer (CSO) Chief Science Advisor (CSA)
Responsible for capacity development of
the overall science enterprise or
government funded science
Responsible for providing independent
scientific advice to the Prime Minister
and the cabinet
Jurisdiction: Policy for Science Jurisdiction: Science for Policy
CEO of Science Enterprise/ or
Government Science (depending on the
extension of mandate)
No Formal Executive Responsibility
Ensures the well-being of the science
enterprise, its management,
coordination, and collaboration,
domestically and internationally
Provides the best scientific advice on
emerging matters for high-level decision-
making.

28. Officer vs Advisor
Chief Science Officer (CSO) Chief Science Advisor (CSA)
Responsible for capacity development of
the overall science enterprise or
government funded science
Responsible for providing independent
scientific advice to the Prime Minister
and the cabinet
Jurisdiction: Policy for Science Jurisdiction: Science for Policy
CEO of Science Enterprise/ or
Government Science (depending on the
extension of mandate)
No Formal Executive Responsibility
Functions as part of the Ministry of
Science and or Innovation
Independent, Arm’s Length office,
functioning under the PMO
Ensures the well-being of the science
enterprise, its management,
coordination, and collaboration,
domestically and internationally
Provides the best scientific advice on
emerging matters for high-level decision-
making.

29. Science Advisory: USA
The Office of Science and Technology Policy
(OSTP) is a department of the United States
government, part of the Executive Office of the
President (EOP), established by the United
States Congress in 1976,
broad mandate to advise the President on the
effects of science and technology on domestic
and international affairs.

30. Science Advisory: USA
Mission:
1.To provide the President and his senior staff with accurate, relevant,
and timely scientific and technical advice on all matters of consequence;
2.To ensure that the policies of the Executive Branch are informed by
sound science
3.Too ensure that the scientific and technical work of the Executive
Branch is properly coordinated so as to provide the greatest benefit to
society.

32. Science Advisory: UK
Every government department has a chief scientific Advisor
(CSA).
Departmental CSAs work together under the leadership of the
Government’s Chief Scientific Advisor to support each other
and to address and advise on cross-cutting issues.
They do this primarily through the Chief Scientific Advisors
network. The network advises the Government Chief Scientific
Advisor on all aspects of policy on science and technology.

33. Science Advisory: UK
In particular, they:
1. Provide advice to ministers, through the Cabinet committee system
2. Discuss and facilitate implementation of policy on science, technology,
engineering and mathematics (STEM)
3. Identify and share good practices in STEM-related areas, including the
use of scientific advice in policy-making
4. Facilitate communication on particular high profile STEM-related issues
and those posing new challenges for government

34. Science Advisory: New Zealand

35. Science Advisory: New Zealand
The primary task of the Chief Scientific Advisor is to provide the Prime Minister
strategic and operational advice on science and science policy issues. Other
tasks include:
1.Advise on matters of science policy in areas where the Prime Minister specifically
requests.
2.Advise Prime Minister on specific matters related to science
3.Promote the public understanding of, and engagement with, science, particularly with
young people.
4.Build international relationships. Science can be an important diplomatic tool, generating
trust and confidence between nations and opening strategic opportunities for cooperation.
5.Serve as a conduit of alerts that might arise where scientific progress shows either
opportunity or threat for New Zealand.

36. Science Advisory: Australia

37. Science Advisory: Australia
The world, and Australia with it, is faced with increasingly complex challenges
and opportunities, most of which require significant input from science in order to
address them fully and appropriately.
It is essential then, that the Australian available, to be used to help inform the
best course of action for Australian Government has access to the highest
calibre independent, and authoritative scientific advice.
The Chief Scientist has the opportunity to help bring together extensive national
and international scientific networks to assist in providing the most up to date and
scientifically robust advice.
Through international networks the Chief Scientist is also able to help discuss
and affect this at a global level. This is a key and unique aspect of the role.

38. Science and Technology and innovation Council
(STIC)

39. Scotland

40. Scotland
Provides expert scientific advice to the Scottish Government
about science-related issues, evidence and new developments
that may have an impact on the Scottish Government's work
Champions the use of science to inform policy development
across the Scottish Government
Supports Scotland's world-leading science base and its potential
to benefit Scotland's economy, people and environment

41. Quebec
•To advise the Minister of Economy, Science and Innovation
on matters pertaining to the development of research and
science;
•To chair the Boards of Directors of each of the three research
funds;
•To coordinate issues of common concern to the three funds
and cross-sectoral research activities;
•To ensure the consolidation and integration of the three
research funds’ administrative activities;
•To promote careers in research and scientific culture.

42. Does Catalonia
Need a Chief Science Officer / Advisor ?

43. Determinant of such office
• Objectives
• Stakeholders consultation

44. Innovation Systems
Adopted from:
Review of federal support for R&D

45. QUESTIONS

46. QUESTIONS