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Western Balkans Regional Competitiveness Initiative

Western Balkans Regional Competitiveness Initiative. Presentation for Steering Platform on Research for Western Balkan Countries. Ohrid, FYR Macedonia 26 May 2011. 1. RCI Pilot Projects. Co-operation within the ‘triple helix’ of research-business-government communities

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Western Balkans Regional Competitiveness Initiative

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  1. Western Balkans Regional Competitiveness Initiative Presentation for Steering Platform on Research for Western Balkan Countries Ohrid, FYR Macedonia 26 May 2011

  2. 1. RCI Pilot Projects Co-operation within the ‘triple helix’ of research-business-government communities Assist the government in conceiving the overall policy framework for innovation Mechanisms to finance business services in support of innovation (voucher schemes) The establishment of a Competence Technology Centre (CTC) Greater time and staff commitment

  3. 1. RCI Pilot Projects – Bosnia and Herzegovina Co-operation within the ‘triple helix’ of research-business-government communities Feb Introductory workshop: Triple Helix concepts and existing practice of industry-research collaboration in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Choice of sector: agri-food March Survey of innovation practices in agri-food companies Workshop 1: review of best practices in Triple Helix partnerships (7 international experts and 100 participants) April Study visit to Belgium for 9 BiH officials May Workshop 2: 25 ideas for BiH Triple Helix partnerships presented Next Steps June Detailed project proposals to be submitted and short list established Workshop 3: shortlisted projects to be presented and top 3 selected for implementation Jul – Dec Implementation of projects with technical assistance form OECD Greater time and staff commitment

  4. 1. RCI Pilot Projects – FYR Macedonia Assist the government in conceiving the overall policy framework for innovation January Review of the scope of innovation policy in the OECD Feb – April Development of framework for the assessment of the National Innovation System May Drafting of report on the National Innovation system Survey of private companies and research institutions Next Steps June Presentation of the report and related recommendations Sept- Oct Public dialogue on the measures included in the strategy Oct – Dec Finalisation of strategy for innovation Greater time and staff commitment

  5. 1. RCI Pilot Projects - Montenegro Mechanisms to finance business services in support of innovation (voucher schemes) February Review of OECD best practices in the implementation of voucher schemes March – April Development of SME knowledge and skills needs survey May - June Implementation of survey Next Steps June Study trip to Slovenia and Second Project Team Meeting July – Sept Feasibility study Sept – Dec Promotion and implementation of voucher scheme Greater time and staff commitment

  6. 1. RCI Pilot Projects - Serbia The establishment of a Competence Technology Centre (CTC) February Review of OECD best practices in the establishment of competence centres March – April Development of Agri-business survey and identification of sample of agri-food businesses in Serbia May Survey currently being implemented Next Steps June Agri-food and biomedicine focus groups July – Sept Feasibility study Sept – Dec Promotion of competence centre Greater time and staff commitment

  7. 2. Next steps 2011 Working Groups on Innovation and Human Capital Development June Stakeholder roundtables cont’d 2nd RCI Steering Committee Sept Conclusion of 1st projects and launch of 2nd group Nov 2012

  8. South East Europe Ministerial Conference: Creating a vision for South East Europe in 2020

  9. Ministerial • Date: 22-24 November 2011 • Participants: SEE economies • Location: OECD headquarters in Paris, France. • Purpose: Endorse an economic vision for SEE region and supporting actions up to 2020. Two themes: • Laying the basis for the knowledge economy. • Promoting regional value chains.

  10. 2020: Three Pillars for EU and Four for SEE • Smart growth: developing an economy based on knowledge and innovation • Sustainable growth: promoting a more efficient, greener and more competitive economy • Inclusive growth: fostering a high-employment economy delivering social and territorial cohesion • Integrated growth: Achieving a well-functioning integrated common market and ensuring critical mass to compete in a challenging global environment

  11. South East Europe Investment Committee

  12. What is the SEE IC? • The South East Europe Investment Committee (SEEIC) is a high-level regional body at the State Secretary/Deputy Minister level. • Prime forum for regional dialogue on investment-related policy reform. • It decides the strategy and programme of the thematic working groups under its auspices. • Gives momentum to investment-related and competitiveness-enhancing reforms in the region.

  13. South East Europe Investment Committee today SEE Investment Committee Co-chairs: OECD Country (Austria) + SEE Country (Serbia) + OECD Secretariat (DAF/PSD) OECD donor countries SEE country economic teams International organisations Private sector Regional Cooperation Council Investment Compact for South East Europe Analytical support Project management Policy Dialogue: Regional Working Groups Human Capital Investment Promotion Innovation Access to finance Assessment: Investment Reform Index SME Policy Index Strategy: Sector-specific Sources of Competitiveness Assistance and training for implementation Regional Competitiveness Initiative

  14. South East Europe Investment Committee 2012 SEE Investment Committee Chair: Regional Co-operation Council Donor countries SEE country economic teams Private sector International organisations Investment Compact for South East Europe Analytical support Project management Policy Dialogue: Regional Working Groups Human Capital Investment Promotion Innovation Access to finance Assessment: Monitoring progress on SEE 2020 strategy Investment Reform Index SME Policy Index Strategy: Recommending priority measures for SEE 2020 strategy Sector-specific Sources of Competitiveness Assistance and training for implementation Helping implement priority measures for SEE 2020 strategy Regional Competitiveness Initiative

  15. Milan Konopek Project Manager - Regional Competitiveness Initiative OECD Investment Compact for South East EuropePrivate Sector Development DivisionOrganisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Milan.konopek@oecd.org www.investmentcompact.org Thank you for your attention

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