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CLOE : A successful pilot project

This article discusses the importance of cohesion policy, innovation, and clusters in fostering regional development. It highlights the role of regional and multilevel governance, the concentration of finances on poorer regions, and the exchange of good practices. The article also mentions the planned investment in innovation and the role of clusters in integrating SMEs in the triple helix process. It concludes by discussing the CLOE project and its impact on interregional cooperation and cluster management.

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CLOE : A successful pilot project

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  1. CLOE: A successful pilot project 25 February 2008, Brussels Mr. John Walsh Deputy Head of Unit 'Thematic Coordination, Innovation', European Commission, DG Regional Policy

  2. Cohesion policy nurtures innovation • System of regional and multilevel governance • Facilitates delivery of integrated and innovative regional development strategies • Concentrates finances on the poorer regions: EU support > own resources • Encourages the exchange of good practices [Commission staff working document sec(2007)1547 of 14 November 2007 "Regions delivering innovation through Cohesion Policy" ]

  3. Planned investment in Innovation by country - 2007-2013 All objectives UPDATE: € 99 billion (29%) of which EU15 € 57 billion and EU12 € 40 billion

  4. significant financial resources are available regions need to adopt a strategic approach to regional innovation Clusters are a relevant component of innovation policy => a catalyst to integrate SMEs in the triple helix process A good start that needs to be followed

  5. Regional clusters and cluster organisations facilitate co-opetition Transnational cooperation of clusters in EU 20% of the financing of cluster activities came from Cohesion policy (1) (1) A recent study by Oxford Research (European Cluster Observatory) 'Cluster policy in Europe: a brief summary of cluster policies in 31 European countries‘ Cohesion policy, innovation and clusters are natural allies

  6. Regions for Economic Change Interregional cooperation + urban development network = 375 m€ New aspects:30 ThemesCommunication 2- way Bridge with mainstream Fast Track option

  7. 2-way Bridge with mainstream: Identify priorities for networking linked to Operational Programmes (Ops) Participants in networks Working methods – capitalise on experience - action plans Deliver action plans through mainstream OPs Commission role in the Fast Track: Commission support – participation of relevant DGs Contribution to peer review Make links, managing authorities Dissemination Fast Track =>Partnership in Action

  8. INTERREG IIIC Project 2004-2007 Led by Office of Economic Development of Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemburg Focus on making links between cluster initiatives 'Cluster Management Guide – Guidelines for the Development and Management of Cluster Initiatives'; a practical handbook for cluster management Recognised profile CLOE – Clusters Linked Over Europe http://www.clusterforum.org/

  9. Capitalising on the CLOE project 2004-2007 Pilot Fast track option: endorsed under IIIC Involved a short time and budget extension new partners including “deep delegations” involving managing authorities and other decision-makers: MoUs Outputs – working seminars, exchanges and action plans for each region Communication and transparency CLOE: as a “fast track” pilot project http://www.clusterforum.org/

  10. An intense process – 10 months established deeper relationships (MoU best pratice) “steering committee” has proved invaluable fostered relational capital establish and check benchmarks culture of peer review. The lead partner is required to perform more demanding activities. The role and commitment of the Commission was appreciated. Next steps ….. the work to complete. Early lessons from CLOE http://www.clusterforum.org/

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