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In what extend article 37-6b support innovation strategies ? Practical case study of a transfer of good practice. Wool project in Limousin inspired by Jämtland experience. Practical case study of a transfer of good practice.
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In what extend article 37-6b support innovation strategies ? Practical case study ofa transfer of good practice Wool project in Limousininspired by Jämtland experience
Practical case study ofa transfer of good practice • Based on RUR@CT methodology => preparatory meeting, site visit, transferability analysis, action plan, implementation with mentoring support from exporting region • Importing Region = Limousin=>Need to structure a wool sector for a better valorisation at regional level, with economic and ecological perspectives(existing initiatives to be coordinated and reinforced) • Exporting Region = Jämtland (Sweden)=>Experience of ULLFORUM project aiming at to create a platform for exchange between all the actors of the wool sector and to use the knowledge so gained to gain a better understanding of market expectations and the products to be developed www.ruract.eu
Wool project in Limousininspired by Jämtland experience Transfer team Political & technical, expert, wool & sheep associations in Limousin Held on 07th September in Limoges => Context and need analysis Preparatory meeting Held on 21& 22 th September in Ostersund => Transferability analysis Site visit In progress, participative approach (intermediate meeting 18th january) Action plan Held on 04th April 2011 => Technical and political validation Synthesis meeting Ongoing phase => Programming date scheduled in September 2011 Programming
Wool project in Limousininspired by Jämtland experience The site visit
Wool project in Limousininspired by Jämtland experience Action plan DETAILED ANALYSIS OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND FOR WOOL AT REGIONAL LEVEL Evaluation of quality via analysis of wool samples Classification of sheeps on a sample of farms Detailed listing of entreprises (SME) using wool Analysis of SME needs (quality, quantity, pricing) PRODUCTION PROCESSING MARKETING Genetic selection A wool catalogue Working on design Training of breeders Test new products Creation of a label Financial incentives Partnerships / SME Quality indicators Adapted training plan CREATION OF A PARTICIPATIVE COOPERATIVE FOR NETWORKING ACTORS INTO ECONOMIC APPROACH
Wool project in Limousininspired by Jämtland experience Budget for 3 years FINANCIAL RESOURCES • Europe (axis 5 ERDF OP) = 40% • Region Limousin = 40% • Other partners (*) = 20%
Wool project in Limousininspired by Jämtland experience Letter of commitment Specified role of Jämtland Region : • To provide a feedback from ULLFORUM project to Limousin’s stakeholders :by answering questions and/or sending documents related to the methodological approach (by email, phone or visioconference) • To support Limousin’s project leader (AROL) and wool expert for optimizing the use of the minimill which is going to be implemented around Limoges : by providing a technical assistance (one expert from Jämtland could come in Limousin for a few days with travelling and accomodation costs covered by Limousin)
CONCLUSIONS ABOUTINNOVATION & COOPERATION Tackling two types of « needs » A STRATEGICCHALLENGE A TECHNICALREQUIREMENT Answering to… A political commitment A missing know-how Two reasons for transferring ggod practices…. « Initiating » « Catalyzing » With the following objective… To promote the development of new regional policies To improve / find solutions to existing projects or initiatives (Wool project)