A Framework for Responsible Research and Innovation in new Technological Trends Towards MENA Region

Abstract

Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) is a term used to explain ground-breaking tactics for ethically and socially governing technological research. Recent attention is being focused on the concept, particularly in Europe. However, the perception of RRI within MENA region is still required to be fuzzy and non-existent. This research aims to stretch the understating of RRI beyond the European countries to reach parts of the MENA region and its recent research and innovation trends. The research followed a qualitative Grounded Theory Methodology (GTM) to shape a proposed set of categories and themes presented as a final RRI framework towards some MENA countries engaged in the study (Jordan, UAE, and Bahrain). Data was collected via Semi-Structured interviews for tackling potential creation of synergies amongst entities involved in IS/technology research. The Practical implications delivered a pragmatic contribution to the ethical and societal build-up of IS research in MENA, aiming to achieve a transformative power of recent technological research.