Bottleneck Card Taxonomy Proposal

Proposed hierarchical tag system for categorizing and organizing bottleneck cards. This system will enable rich filtering, analysis, and discovery of related bottlenecks.

🗳️ Feedback Requested

Please review this taxonomy and provide feedback on:

  • Missing categories or subcategories
  • Categories that should be renamed or reorganized
  • Additional geographic regions or scopes needed
  • Other tag types that would be valuable

How This System Works

Multi-Dimensional Tagging

Each bottleneck card can have multiple tags from different categories, allowing for rich filtering like "show me all regulatory barriers in healthcare that require policy change."

Hierarchical Structure

Tags are organized in hierarchies (e.g., Technology → AI → Regulation) enabling both broad and specific filtering capabilities.

Example Usage

"Integration of Indigenous Knowledge in Tech Solutions"
Sample card showing how tags would be applied
Environment & Climate
Technology & Computing
Cultural & Social
Coordination & Governance
Clean Technology
Global
Medium-term (3-7 years)
Environmental Impact
Social Impact
Coordination
Policy Change

Complete Tag Taxonomy

Primary Sector Categories
The main industry or domain where the bottleneck occurs
Energy & Power

Renewable energy, fossil fuels, nuclear, grid infrastructure

sector:energy

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Medical devices, pharmaceuticals, healthcare delivery, biotech

sector:healthcare

Technology & Computing

AI, software, hardware, quantum computing, semiconductors

sector:technology

Agriculture & Food

Food production, farming technology, supply chain, nutrition

sector:agriculture

Transportation & Mobility

Electric vehicles, public transit, logistics, autonomous systems

sector:transportation

Education & Training

Educational technology, workforce development, skills training

sector:education

Environment & Climate

Climate change, conservation, environmental monitoring, sustainability

sector:environment

Finance & Economics

Financial technology, markets, economic policy, investment

sector:finance

Manufacturing & Industry

Industrial processes, supply chain, automation, materials

sector:manufacturing

Government & Policy

Public policy, regulation, government services, law

sector:governance

Infrastructure & Built Environment

Physical infrastructure, built environment, construction, urban planning, utilities, civil engineering

sector:infrastructure

Bottleneck Type Categories
The fundamental nature or root cause of the bottleneck
Technical/Engineering

Scientific limitations, engineering challenges, technological barriers

type:technical

Regulatory & Policy

Legal frameworks, approval processes, compliance requirements

type:regulatory

Market & Economic

Economic incentives, market failures, financial barriers

type:market

Talent & Skills

Workforce shortages, skills gaps, training needs

type:talent

Cultural & Social

Social acceptance, cultural barriers, behavioral change

type:cultural

Infrastructure

Physical infrastructure, institutional capacity, systems

type:infrastructure

Information & Data

Data availability, information asymmetries, transparency

type:information

Coordination & Governance

Inter-organizational coordination, governance structures

type:coordination

Technology Subcategories
Specific technology domains and applications
Artificial Intelligence

Machine learning, neural networks, AI safety, automation

tech:ai

Quantum Computing

Quantum processors, quantum algorithms, quantum networking

tech:quantum

Biotechnology

Genetic engineering, synthetic biology, medical devices

tech:biotech

Clean Technology

Solar, wind, batteries, carbon capture, efficiency

tech:cleantech

Blockchain & Web3

Cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, decentralized systems

tech:blockchain

Robotics & Automation

Industrial robots, autonomous systems, manufacturing automation

tech:robotics

Space Technology

Satellites, launch systems, space exploration, communications

tech:space

Advanced Materials

Nanomaterials, composites, semiconductors, superconductors

tech:materials

Regulatory Subcategories
Specific types of regulatory and policy challenges
Approval Processes

FDA approval, licensing, permitting, regulatory review

reg:approval

Standards & Certification

Technical standards, safety certification, quality assurance

reg:standards

International Coordination

Cross-border regulation, international agreements, harmonization

reg:international

Ethics & Safety

Ethical frameworks, safety protocols, risk assessment

reg:ethics

Privacy & Security

Data protection, cybersecurity, privacy rights

reg:privacy

Environmental Regulation

Environmental impact, emissions standards, sustainability

reg:environmental

Geographic Scope
Geographic reach and regional considerations
Global

Worldwide implications, international coordination needed

geo:global

United States

US-specific regulations, markets, or infrastructure

geo:usa

European Union

EU regulations, European market, continental coordination

geo:eu

Asia Pacific

Asian markets, regional coordination, emerging economies

geo:asia

Developing Countries

Emerging markets, development challenges, capacity building

geo:developing

Rural Areas

Rural-specific challenges, infrastructure gaps

geo:rural

Urban Areas

City-specific challenges, urban infrastructure

geo:urban

Urgency & Timeline
How urgently the bottleneck needs to be addressed
Immediate (< 1 year)

Critical, requires immediate action

urgency:immediate

Short-term (1-3 years)

High priority, near-term solutions needed

urgency:short

Medium-term (3-7 years)

Important, strategic planning horizon

urgency:medium

Long-term (7+ years)

Foundational, generational challenges

urgency:long

Impact Categories
Types of impact when bottleneck persists or is resolved
Economic Impact

GDP effects, market impacts, financial costs

impact:economic

Social Impact

Human welfare, equity, social justice

impact:social

Environmental Impact

Climate change, pollution, ecosystem effects

impact:environmental

Security Impact

National security, cybersecurity, safety

impact:security

Health Impact

Public health, medical outcomes, wellbeing

impact:health

Innovation Impact

R&D progress, technological advancement

impact:innovation

Solution Requirements
What types of interventions are needed to address the bottleneck
Research Needed

Scientific research, R&D investment, knowledge gaps

solution:research

Policy Change

Regulatory reform, new legislation, policy frameworks

solution:policy

Funding & Investment

Capital investment, public funding, financial incentives

solution:funding

Coordination

Multi-stakeholder collaboration, institutional coordination

solution:coordination

Infrastructure

Physical infrastructure, institutional capacity building

solution:infrastructure

Education & Training

Workforce development, public education, skills training

solution:education

Implementation Benefits

For Users:

  • • Find related bottlenecks easily
  • • Filter by multiple criteria
  • • Discover patterns and connections
  • • Navigate by topic areas

For Analytics:

  • • Identify most common bottleneck types
  • • Track geographic distribution
  • • Analyze solution patterns
  • • Generate insights for research priorities