RRI-Practice. Report from National Case Study ITALY

This document reports the results of the mapping and review of RRI keys and dimensions in one research conducting organization (the University of Padova) and in one research funding organization (Fondazione Telethon). The review process explored their organisational structure, culture and operational environment to identify barriers and drivers for RRI. Furthermore, the review identified any best practices for RRI already established in the organisation. This RRI Review process was a preliminary step to write an Outlook, which defined a list of priority actions to develop RRI in the organizations and to strengthen the organisations' commitment to RRI implementation. A brief analysis of the Italian science system and of the Italian public debate on responsibility in science and technology, illustrates the national context of the two organizational case studies. Finally, selected outcomes of the case studies are referred to in recommendations for national and European policy-makers.