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The Urban Dimension as an Asset for Local Innovation Policies

Explore the role of cities as engines of growth, driving economic development, innovation, and employment, while also addressing obstacles like social exclusion and environmental degradation. Learn how cities can adapt European policies to gain profits and promote entrepreneurship and innovation.

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The Urban Dimension as an Asset for Local Innovation Policies

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  1. The urban dimension as an asset for local innovation policies Dr. Raymond Saller: raymond.saller@muenchen.de

  2. The role of cities as engines of growth • Cities drive the economic development, support the creation of jobs, innovation and employment. • Additionally they are also key locations for removing obstacles to growth and jobs – notably social exclusion and environmental degradation. • And they are also places where specialised services are provided – such as higher education institutions, hospitals and major cultural attractions.

  3. ... but cities perform different

  4. Some are out-performer and others are lacking behind

  5. Elements of a competitive city • The structural changes from the coal mining era towards the knowledge-based economy offer Europe’s cities new growth perspectives. • Education, Vocational Training, Knowledge • Quality of Life: Environmental, Cultural and Social Aspects • Entrepreneurship and Innovation Promotion • Infrastructure

  6. Concentration of knowledge in European cities

  7. Growth and Innovation

  8. How can cities gain profits out of European projects? • Local policies matter! • Cities need partners, regional dissemination as key! • Intra-regional networks and European networks for sharing experiences! • Learning from each other instead of copying of successful methods! • Three types of learning: • best practices / joint pilot initiatives / further development

  9. Lessons for a fruitful adaptation of European policies at local levels (I) • The gained results must be • translated into national languages • disseminated to the stakeholders of the region • adapted to the local / regional context • integrated into local policies / strategies

  10. Lessons for a fruitful adaptation of European policies at local levels (II) • The relevant stakeholders should be involved from the beginning • Integrated approaches are high on the agenda: Economic, employment, social and environmental policies are mutually reinforcing!

  11. Examples from Munich • INTERACT • COMPETE • GENDERALP! • EQUALMUNICH • And local financed cooperation agreements like • Munich / Stockholm exchange of experiences (2002-2007) • Innovation Alliance Conference 2008

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