A Systems View Across Time and Space
Table 7 Reflected RRI-AIRR framework in citizens’ perspectives, Sofia action 3.1
Action | Citizens’ perspectives | Reflected RRI keys and AIRR dimensions |
|---|---|---|
Action 3.1: Strengthen the collaboration with research institutes, businesses and municipal enterprises for innovative entrepreneurship education and youth employment | Education criteria are set low; fields of study are prioritised based on the prospects of earning higher salaries post-graduation vs gaining skills and knowledge | Anticipation: Citizens focus on increasing quality standards Science education: Citizens emphasise the role of modern science education |
The principles of funding for education need to be reconsidered | Transparency: Citizens demand accountability and transparency in funding the education system | |
University mentoring programmes do not work, they lack efficiency | Responsiveness: Citizens emphasise efficiency and effectiveness in spending public money | |
The ministry [of education], universities, and above all, the industry, should lead the joint efforts for improving entrepreneurship education | Anticipation: Citizens value a holistic approach to youth employment opportunities Reflexivity: Citizens clearly identify the responsibilities of different public actors in sectoral policies |