Mapping

The point of departure for the RESEARCH2015 catalogue is a broad mapping of the strategic research needs created by societal and business development. The mapping was carried through from March to October 2007.

The OECD was initially commissioned to conduct an international horizon scan of recent expert reports and analyses, international think tanks and technological foresight, and international and national reports, strategies and action programmes. The horizon scan resulted in 125 suggestions for important development trends and societal challenges. The horizon scan functions as the foundation and inspiration for the next step in the mapping process.

This step consisted in a public internet hearing where everyone could identify important research needs and themes in Denmark. The hearing resulted in a further 366 proposals from the general public, companies, researchers, universities and organisations. These are only available in Danish.