Macro Trend Analysis

A macro trend analysis is underway to track national and international policy development trends and synthesize key issues relevant to Sweden’s system transformation community. This is done by engaging in relevant policy learning and analytical processes (both within Sweden and in collaboration with international partners), organizing interactive exchanges with different stakeholder groups (focused on those outside of Sweden), and synthesizing key developments, issues, and interests. 

Activities in 2024 included: 

• participating in the academic board supporting the preparation and implementation of the OECD conference ‘Mission Forward: Forging New Frontiers in Mission-Oriented Innovation Policies’

• collaboration with international peers from Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain to explore and synthesize findings on knowledge for policy interfaces

• exploring small states (Australia, Netherlands, Singapore, Sweden) in geopolitical turbulence and the shaping of new industrial policy (NIP)

Key insights from these efforts—on the evolution of knowledge for policy interfaces and the implications of NIP for the future of missions—will be captured in two working papers or policy briefs and presented in future SIRI seminars and policy dialogues. The findings are expected to inform the design of future interaction activities and support the ongoing development of the research agenda (and research in interaction projects) over time.