Prioritizing Stakeholders in Collaborative Research and Innovation Projects Toward Sustainability

Santos, José M. R. C. A.; Fernandes, Gabriela

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“…Key benefits were identified by the experts related to the categories "society and costumers" and "consumption". Based on such considerations, stakeholder management plans should prioritize research team members, leaders at the consortium organizations, project management team members, and environmental NGOs [3]. By implementing these principles, CBE projects can leverage collaborative strengths and ensure that stakeholder engagement maximizes the project's positive impact on society and the environment.…”

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“…In Europe, collaborative research and innovation (R&I) projects have emerged as crucial drivers to promote a CBE driven by IS. These projects bring together multidisciplinary teams, including researchers, industry representatives, policymakers, and other stakeholders, to develop innovative solutions, technologies, and practices [3]. Through collaboration, R&I projects address complex challenges and can promote the adoption of sustainable and circular practices within industries [4].…”

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Sustainability from Policy to Practice: Assessing the Impact of European Research and Innovation Frameworks on Circular Bioeconomy

Brandão,

Santos

2024

Sustainability

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Europe leads in shaping circular bioeconomy (CBE) policies for sustainability, relying on dynamic research and innovation (R&I) projects to propel the transition. Increased European R&I investment, fueled by commitment and a societal demand for measurable project returns, lacks a comprehensive evaluation. This study provides an in-depth analysis of the alignment of European-funded R&I projects with CBE policy priorities and assesses their societal impact. Rooted in an interpretive paradigm, it employs content analysis through semi-structured questionnaires to survey project leaders. The study evaluates benefits using the triple bottom line concept and interprets results guided by the theory of change. Our results suggest that European-funded R&I projects actively cultivate a supportive ecosystem for CBE adoption, as evidenced by emerging themes such as knowledge sharing, capacity building, and collaborative learning, aligning closely with investment priorities and funding schemes. The societal impact focuses on the short and medium term, emphasizing the social dimension by committing to empowering individuals, fostering collaboration, and enriching knowledge. Long-term benefits primarily contribute to the economic dimension, highlighting the potential for positive impacts like promoting business growth, innovation, improving market efficiency, and fostering sustainability. This study seeks to enhance the impact of R&I projects and promote a paradigm shift towards sustainability by providing context-specific recommendations.

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Section: Literature Review 21 Circular Bioeconomy: Achieving Sustaina...mentioning

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

Sustainability from Policy to Practice: Assessing the Impact of European Research and Innovation Frameworks on Circular Bioeconomy

Brandão,

Santos

2024

Sustainability

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“…The process of stakeholder prioritization holds pivotal importance in sustainable development, particularly within the context of digital transformation and the advent of Society 5.0. Some recent works show how this prioritization process has been conducted within different contexts, including environmental management [29], circular bioeconomy [30], textile industry [31], electric vehicle industry, [32], and research and innovation projects [33], among others. To understand the needs and expectations of stakeholders in institutions, it is necessary to establish, according to the dynamics of each organization, the concept of stakeholder groups and to compile a list of those who are impacted directly or indirectly by the institution.…”

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Methodology for Stakeholder Prioritization in the Context of Digital Transformation and Society 5.0

Osorio,

Úsuga,

Restrepo-Carmona

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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This paper addresses a pragmatic and well-articulated qualitative methodology for the identification, prioritization, and consultation of stakeholder groups for a higher education institution as a key element for the organization in the context of digital transformation and Industry 5.0. First, the identification phase required technological surveillance and competitive intelligence, which allowed for defining the organization’s stakeholders and their characteristics. Then, the prioritization phase was performed to determine the stakeholders that potentially will have the greatest impact on achieving the institution’s strategic objectives to the targets of the Sustainable Development Goals prioritized by the institution, and those who will be most affected (positively or negatively) by the HEI activities. Finally, different methods and technological tools were used for consulting internal and external stakeholders, according to the type of relationship with each group, which allowed the understanding of the perceptions of different stakeholder groups on issues such as gender equity, mental health, regenerative economy, and diversity training. The results are then presented in terms of organizational context, where the concept of stakeholder group was defined by the dynamics of the selected HEI; the prioritized stakeholders include students, employees, academic and research sector, public sector, business sector, social sector, community, archdiocese and diocese, alumni, donors, and benefactors. This approach enabled the identification of issues that became a priority in the university’s actions towards the future. Although the presented methodology is mainly qualitative, which can represent a high degree of subjectivity, the stakeholder prioritization exercise provides organizations with inputs for decision making aligned with their needs and expectations. Using such a methodology can help the organization to experience structural changes reflected in improved strategic alignment, understanding, and satisfaction of stakeholders’ expectations and needs, enhancement of reputation, risk and conflict mitigation, and the consolidation of long-term healthy and trustworthy relationships, in the context of Society 5.0, where human-centered solutions are expected.

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Prioritizing Stakeholders in Collaborative Research and Innovation Projects Toward Sustainability

Cited by 2 publications

References 76 publications

Sustainability from Policy to Practice: Assessing the Impact of European Research and Innovation Frameworks on Circular Bioeconomy

Sustainability from Policy to Practice: Assessing the Impact of European Research and Innovation Frameworks on Circular Bioeconomy

Methodology for Stakeholder Prioritization in the Context of Digital Transformation and Society 5.0

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