Scientific studies are under the spotlight and have sparked much debate. From food to health safety, research organizations conducting studies don’t always come to the same conclusions due to the complexity of facts, perceptions and interpretations. And the credibility of some external studies used in the EU evaluation process have been seriously questioned lately.
But everyone will agree that transparency and independence are crucial to increase trust in research and decision-making.
- What is responsible research? How can the EU best guarantee it?
- How do you increase trust in business & institutions? Do corporations have the right to say ‘trust us’?
- What does the current system deliver? What can be improved?
- As regulators don’t have the capacity to do the research, what are credible alternatives to the current system?
- Is open data a solution for more transparent and trust worthy research?
- What is the role of NGOs in providing balance? Are their motivations always legitimate?