In a recent publication in the Telecommunicaion Policy Journal, Programme manager Anastasius Gavras, Eurescom  contributes to present the concept of Key Value Indicators (KVIs) as a method for analyzing the values-related outcomes stemming from ICT developments. Leveraging established definitions, frameworks and value identification methods, the paper proposes a structured KVI framework tailored to the ICT research and development (R&D) sector. The proposed framework comprises five steps, starting from the use case-related identification of values to the assessment of value outcomes. ICT-enabled smart cities are analyzed as an example use case to illustrate how this framework can be applied. The KVI framework is aimed to be a useful tool for the ICT research sector (to be used – primarily but not exclusively – by ICT research projects and programs) to address social challenges in technology design and development phases and to identify and estimate value outcomes from technology use. In addition, the proposed framework aims to assist policy makers to establish value-related targets and set requirements and conditions for ICT developments.

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6G Technology, technological advancement,  Key value indicators, Impact, Research development

 

 

 

 

 

 

With the zeal to present on the importance of aligning technological advancements with societal values and sustainable development goals, programme manager Anastasius Gavras, Eurescom presented at the 1st International Workshop on Open Research Infrastructures and Toolkits for 5G/6G R&D (OpenRIT 6G) in scope of SNS project 6G-SANDBOX Project on the “Stimulation of an evolution of test and experimentation infrastructures to measure value”.The presentation evolved around the framework for values-driven development to introduce a method to measure value-related impacts based on Key Value Indicators (KVIs) in the context of emerging 6G technologies. The KVI framework delineates certain steps, ranging from defining use cases to evaluating value outcomes, thereby offering a structured approach for research and development of 6G technologies. The ultimate aim is to empower RTD projects on future communications systems to address environmental, societal, and economic challenges and estimate value outcomes.

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Keywords

6G Technology, technological advancement,  Key value indicators, Impact, Research development