Conservative Technology Forum
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The Conservative Technology Forum is a United Kingdom
think tank and policy advisory body that consults industry, academia and other key figures on important (often emerging) technological and societal issues.
Its mandate is to research key technology
subjects, how these impact society and inform Conservative Party
policy in UK and European contexts.
The Conservative Front Bench Teams in Westminster and Europe have a shared objective of stepping up their political initiatives on Information Society issues. Since 2002, a centre-right, policy "think tank
" , 'Aediles', chaired by Malcolm Harbour
MEP and directed by Simon Moores, had been meeting regularly, using expertise contributed by supporters with ICT interests. Today however, with the support of Forum President Adam Afriyie
MP, The Conservative Technology Forum is now actively contributing to 'Front Bench' activities and thinking.
Information economy and information society issues now play an increasingly important part in plans for the economic success of the United Kingdom and the future of the European Community. The Conservative Party is committed to the support of practical initiatives that will encourage investment and innovation in new technologies to the benefit of our society.
United Kingdom
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think tank and policy advisory body that consults industry, academia and other key figures on important (often emerging) technological and societal issues.
Its mandate is to research key technology
Technology
Technology is the making, usage, and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems or methods of organization in order to solve a problem or perform a specific function. It can also refer to the collection of such tools, machinery, and procedures. The word technology comes ;...
subjects, how these impact society and inform Conservative Party
Conservative Party (UK)
The Conservative Party, formally the Conservative and Unionist Party, is a centre-right political party in the United Kingdom that adheres to the philosophies of conservatism and British unionism. It is the largest political party in the UK, and is currently the largest single party in the House...
policy in UK and European contexts.
Governance
The Conservative Technology Forum exists as a platform for those who wish to influence the use of technology in politics and to assist in the preparation of policy for the coalition government; helping the Conservative Party discuss and debate technology-related issues in Parliament.The Conservative Front Bench Teams in Westminster and Europe have a shared objective of stepping up their political initiatives on Information Society issues. Since 2002, a centre-right, policy "think tank
Think tank
A think tank is an organization that conducts research and engages in advocacy in areas such as social policy, political strategy, economics, military, and technology issues. Most think tanks are non-profit organizations, which some countries such as the United States and Canada provide with tax...
" , 'Aediles', chaired by Malcolm Harbour
Malcolm Harbour
Malcolm Harbour is a British politician. He is a Conservative Member of the European Parliament for the West Midlands. He is a member of the European Conservatives and Reformists Group and the Chairman of the Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection.-Motor industry:Malcolm Harbour was...
MEP and directed by Simon Moores, had been meeting regularly, using expertise contributed by supporters with ICT interests. Today however, with the support of Forum President Adam Afriyie
Adam Afriyie
Adam Afriyie is a British Conservative Party politician, and the Member of Parliament for Windsor. He was first elected at the 2005 general election and re-elected at the 2010 election.-Early life:...
MP, The Conservative Technology Forum is now actively contributing to 'Front Bench' activities and thinking.
Information economy and information society issues now play an increasingly important part in plans for the economic success of the United Kingdom and the future of the European Community. The Conservative Party is committed to the support of practical initiatives that will encourage investment and innovation in new technologies to the benefit of our society.