| Summary: |
The International Risk Governance Council (IRGC) is an independent organization which focuses on emerging risks to human health, the environment, and society. The objective of the IRGC Nanotechnology Risk Governance project is to develop frameworks for the risk governance of nanotechnologyto provide recommendations to decision makers. This document is one of a four-volume series supporting this project. In preparation for a workshop on January 30-31, 2006 and a conference on July 6-7, 2006, surveys were sent to sixteen countries and/or economies. These surveys asked a variety of questions regarding nanotechnology, including R&D, regulations, institutions, governing approach, etc. This document contains the survey responses in both condensed and verbatim forms. Respondents indicated that they are encouraging collaboration between industry and academia. Most have established nanotechnology-specific bodies within their science and technology sector to provide policy guidance. |