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Confidence Building Through Teamwork on Regulatory Proposals. Prof. Gregory N. Mandel Albany Law School. © 2002 Gregory N. Mandel. Confidence Building Through Teamwork on Regulatory Proposals. Identify Parties Involved Analyze Nature of Problem Diagnose Source of Problem
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Confidence Building Through Teamwork on Regulatory Proposals Prof. Gregory N. Mandel Albany Law School © 2002 Gregory N. Mandel
Confidence Building Through Teamwork on Regulatory Proposals • Identify Parties Involved • Analyze Nature of Problem • Diagnose Source of Problem • Present Solution to Problem
Model: Mistrust in Biotechnology Private Industry Activist Organizations Regulatory Agencies Public at Large
Model: Mistrust in Biotechnology Private Industry Activist Organizations FDA EPA APHIS Public at Large
Model: Mistrust in Biotechnology Private Industry Activist Organizations FDA EPA APHIS Public at Large
Cause and Effect of Public Mistrust • Destabilizing Pressures • Reliance on Anecdotal Narrative
Cause and Effect of Public Mistrust • Destabilizing Pressures • Polarization • Distrust of Science as a Discipline • E.g., battle of experts / mass torts • Reliance on Anecdotal Narrative • Vivid Examples Dominate More Accurate Information • People Boil Down Information • StarLink® and Monarch Butterfly Scenarios
Confidence Building Through Teamwork on Regulatory Proposals • Work Can Begin Immediately • Proposal is Inexpensive • Stakeholders Work Together • Increases Communication/Understanding among Parties • Educates Parties about Biotechnology • Unites Parties in Common Short-term Goals
Confidence Building Through Teamwork on Regulatory Proposals • Activists: protect human health and environment • Industry: regulatory process improvements, reduce risk, increase public trust • Public: greater and better information, involvement in regulatory process Stakeholder Benefits
Confidence Building Through Teamwork on Regulatory Proposals • Transparency • Public Involvement • More Information • Public Education • Democratic Goals Regulatory Improvements
Confidence Building Through Teamwork on Regulatory Proposals • Work Can Begin Immediately • Proposal is Inexpensive • Stakeholders Work Together • Increases Communication/Understanding among Parties • Educates Parties about Biotechnology • Unites Parties in Common Short-term Goals
Confidence Building Through Teamwork on Regulatory Proposals • Re-stabilizes Public Perception of Science • Improves Available Information • Increase Area of Agreement among Parties • Leads to longer-term, more comprehensive solutions