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Sharing Knowledge between regions

Sharing Knowledge between regions Mikel Landabaso Head of Unit, Thematic development, innovation Regional Policy Directorate General European Commission http://ec.europa.eu./comm/regional_policy. TOPICS. Regions for Economic Change (RfEC)? Objective of the ‘Fast Track Network’ (FTN)?

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Sharing Knowledge between regions

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  1. Sharing Knowledge between regions Mikel Landabaso Head of Unit, Thematic development, innovationRegional Policy Directorate GeneralEuropean Commission http://ec.europa.eu./comm/regional_policy

  2. TOPICS • Regions for Economic Change (RfEC)? • Objective of the ‘Fast Track Network’ (FTN)? • Other tools for sharing knowledge among Regions

  3. What is ‘Regions for Economic Change’ (RfEC)? • An initiative, funding, but not additional • Implementation through two major networking programmes:interregional (INTERREG IVC) and urban development (URBACT II) cooperation Core objectives: • Addressing common issues together and • Creating a stronger link between exchange of good practices and mainstream funding programmes = capitalisation Communication (2006) 675 of 8/11/2006 Four key elements: • Thematic approach (30 themes) • Communication • Two-way bridge between networking and mainstream programmes • ‘Fast track’ option (Commission support)

  4. Yearly conferences Publications RegioStars Awards Website What is ‘Regions for Economic Change’ (RfEC)? Example: Communication (and dissemination…)

  5. What is a ‘Fast Track Network’ (FTN)? • As any other network, based on exchange:experience and ‘good practice’ • Capitalisation of knowledge already available:tools, methods, approaches, management skills, thematic knowledge… • Focus on action:translation of ‘good practices’ into mainstream policies and programmes (esp. EU-funded ones) • Active involvement of the Managing Authorities (MAs) of the relevant Operational Programme(s) • Concrete deliverables (Action Plans), practical implementation with an eye to sustainability beyond the life of the network • Support of the Commission services: DG Regional Policy and other DGs.

  6. ...and build contacts with Managing Authorities and regional stakeholders, Fast tracks create networks of regions... • creating local ownership of good practice & political commitment

  7. Managing Authorities are associated in the networks. Managing Authorities are often not aware of resources invested in networks: should be seen more strategically and exploited.

  8. Action Plans are developped during the project, for each region,and identify how the learning, good practice can be implemented

  9. And regions are supported in their efforts to implement Action Plans within the relevant OPs. With Commission support in different stages.

  10. The Commission’s role • Guidance • Involvement of all relevant Commission departments • Contribution to peer review in networks • Make links to managing authorities, other projects, other programmes, etc. • Support • Administrative back-up & network animation • Visibility • Dissemination • RFEC Conferences • Website • Regiostars…

  11. Regio Stars Awards 2010 3 ICT Categories: • ICT applications for e-inclusion • ICT applications by or for SMEs • Broadband coverage in less developed regions or rural areas http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/innovation/regiostars_en.htm

  12. Thank You !! Regional Policy Directorate GeneralEuropean Commission http://ec.europa.eu./comm/regional_policy

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