Ann Mettler on Innovation

In an article in Parliament Magazine, Ann Mettler argues for a broader, more inclusive understanding of innovation for the new Lisbon Agenda strategy post 2010. In particular, she explains that new technologies and Web 2.0 have led to a democratisation of innovation, with users and collaborative networks playing an increasingly important role in the generation of new ideas. In addition, she calls for the creation of the post of Innovation Commissioner in the next European Commission.