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Experience of New Association

Experience of New Association. Myer W Morron ISERD Israel 18 Feb 2000. Agenda. Goal of presentation Background Key issues to be addressed In country stimulation Out of country stimulation Problems experienced “Closed Programs” Suggestions. Goal of Presentation.

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Experience of New Association

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  1. Experience of New Association Myer W Morron ISERD Israel 18 Feb 2000

  2. Agenda • Goal of presentation • Background • Key issues to be addressed • In country stimulation • Out of country stimulation • Problems experienced • “Closed Programs” • Suggestions M W Morron ISERD

  3. Goal of Presentation • To try and assist newly Associated States by benefiting from our experience in Israel • To highlight what was effective • To assist the DG to understand the situation on the receiving end M W Morron ISERD

  4. Background • Israel joined the Framework program during FP4. • Agreement had been held up due to, in part, discussions relating to Program Committee participation • Israel, has a technologically strong IST sector but that was balanced by the fundamental fact that Israel is in Asia M W Morron ISERD

  5. Key Issues to be Addressed • Awareness within the country • Awareness in potential partner countries • In country management of program • Skills/experience in operation of program • Building program knowledge in country • Building consultancy skills in country • How to measure success/progress M W Morron ISERD

  6. In country stimulation 1 • It is vital that companies and not only academics become involved • Need to advertise • Need for local language material • Need information days • Need workshops • Need access to legal/IPR/Accounting skills • Need web site • Need email distribution facility and list resource M W Morron ISERD

  7. In country stimulation 2 • Setting up a proper funded body to manage the participation - we modelled ours on Holland • Making maximum use of IST Committee • Getting best skills - bring back some ex pats!! • Set up training program • Encourage in country consultancies/team with experienced overseas consultants • Get as many evaluators/experts as possible • Establish measurement/tracking system M W Morron ISERD

  8. Out of country stimulation • Partner search is top priority for all participants • Ensure presence and participation at events • Wide and consistent mention in related documents, publications and web sites • Preparation of suitable handouts/material • Idealfit and Idealist were vital aids • Must encourage/support people to travel M W Morron ISERD

  9. Problems experienced • CORDIS • DG XII • Currency/exchange rates • Local practices (working hours, salaries etc) • VAT • Financial guarantees • Evaluator guidelines • “Closed programs” M W Morron ISERD

  10. “Closed Programs” • Some programs appear as closed • Reflects a close knit European community • Difficult for new players to enter • ACTS/Telematics Concertation was where it all happened - only project participants invited • Some programs linked to non-framework programs - causes eligibility problems M W Morron ISERD

  11. Informal Topology Telematics ESPRIT ACTS IST M W Morron ISERD

  12. Breaking Through Barriers Meet the people Concertation, Conferences, Events, Evaluations, planned meetings Initially Go with the major players Research the background M W Morron ISERD

  13. Suggestions • Try to have people attend program events - find funding for this • Encourage initial use of Take-up measures • Try to team with experienced coordinators • Ensure correct funding is requested • Give special emphasis intially to FET • Push proposers to higher success areas - ie not Key Action 1 M W Morron ISERD

  14. Key Points • Build for the longer term • Have realistic expectations • Train a cadre of professionals • Maintain a list of experienced consultants M W Morron ISERD

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