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West RDA International Networking
West Region Romania
Introduction
Networking is based on the question:
"How can I help?” and not with
"What can I get?”
Definition of “networking”: a supportive system of sharing information and services among individuals and groups having a common interest
Trans - European network membership is crucial for a sound regional development strategy based on other regions’ experience.
Summary
EURADA membership
ERNACT membership
International projects
Trans - European Networks
EURADA
EURADA
The European Association of Development Agencies (EURADA) is a non-profit organisation
Year of foundation: 1991
Independent organization
EURADA
Key missions:
Lobby and dialogue with EU administration
Exchanging experience via conferences and
publications
Promoting transnational projects
Promoting the concept of RDA
New tools in economic regional development
EURADA
West RDA benefits:
Access to EU officials even before membership
Networking and visits to other European Regions
Regional best practice exchange
Projects partnerships
Common regional development training
World Investment Conference host region in 2006
EURADA
Conferences:
AGORADA
World Investment Conference WIC
Newsletters:
EURADA News
e-Reminder
e-Project dissemination
EURADA
Members: 130 regional development agencies
Web: www.eurada.org
How to join:Download, fill and send the application to:by fax: +32 2 218 45 83by e-mail: [email protected]
Specialized European Networks
ERNACT
ERNACT
ERNACT – European Regions Network
for the Application of Communication
Technologies
Established in 1990
Consists of local and regional
authorities from seven European
regions of the Czech Republic, Ireland,
Romania, Spain and Sweden
West Region Romania - membership started at January
1st, 2012
ERNACT
“ERNACT regions have worked together over the years to develop and transfer practical e-services for citizens and business, broadband and innovation strategies and applications”
European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science, Máire Geoghegan Quinn
ERNACT
Benefits and Services:
Experienced network using Digital Agenda and Smart Specialization
Developing partnerships ERNACT Digital Agenda projects
Propose new ERNACT projects from your own region
Network’s project proposal development service
Receive regular EU Digital Agenda opportunities reports
Attend Brussels-based Digital Agenda programme workshops
Receive assistance to liaise with the European Commission
ERNACTCONTACTColm Mc Colgan – General ManagerPhone +353 74 916 8212Email [email protected]
Website www.ernact.euAddress Unit 150, CoLab, LYIT CampusPort Road, LetterkennyCo. Donegal – Ireland
Networking
NETWORKING INITIATIVES
of West RDA
WEST RDA International Projects
WeSteer – Support Actions for the Emergence of a Research-Driven Automotive Cluster in West Romania
Project coordinated by West RDA Partners: Tehimpuls Association, “Politehnica” University Timisoara and Interpart Productions
Financed by the 7th Framework Programme
The main objective and activities of the project are the coagulation of a specialized cluster, building a management unit and support by training session and communication events.
Project’s budget: 170 000 EUR
WEST RDA International Projects
BeFore - Benchmarking and foresight for regions of Europe
Call: 6th Framework Programme - FP6-2004-KNOW-REG-2 - Integrating and Strengthening the European Research Area - “Coherent development of research and innovation policies“
Budget: 468,180 EUR (43,610 EUR contribution)
Timeframe: 1 December 2006 – 1 December 2008
Partners: Castilla y Leon Region ESP, ADEuropa, Brandenburg Germany, ZAB Estonia, IBS Vasterrnorland Sweden, West RDA Romania
WEST RDA International ProjectsMITKE - Managing the Industrial Territory in the Knowledge Era
Timeframe: 2008-2011
11 partners from 8 EU countries
Budget: West RDA– 79 700 EUR
Main Results:
Data-Base on industrial zones
Collection of Good Practices from partner regions
Benchmarking study of the BAIPs in 8 EU countries
Regional Reflexion Exercise on the situation
Elaboration of a Regional Plan for the Improvement of industrial zones
WEST RDA International ProjectsCO2FREE - Cooperation to Foster Renewables and Energy EfficiencyTimeframe: 2010-2012 10 partners from 7 EU countries Budget: RDA West – 63280 EUR
Main Results: Collection and Exchange of Good Practices Preparation of Action Plan including the transfer of Good Practices among partners. The Action Plans in West Region focus on: 1) developing the usage of biomass for the production
of bioenergy and 2) improving the energy efficiency in buildings
WEST RDA International ProjectsPROSESC - Producer Services for European Sustainability and Competitiveness
Timeframe: 2009-20127 partners from 8 EU countries Budget: RDA West – 70123 EUR
Main Results: Collection and Exchange of Good Practices Transfer of an innovative benchmarking method in the emerging automotive cluster in West RegionRealization of a policy-recommendation document for the next generation of policy tools
Thank you for your kind attention!
Sorin MaximGeneral ManagerWest Regional Development Agency, Romania
