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Dr C Svanfeldt; DG RTD K2; April 13, 2005
Support for the coherent development of
policies
Blueprints
for Foresight Actions
in the Regions expert group – why?
in the Regions expert group – why?
●Need for action oriented initiative to complement previous expert group ”Mobilising regional Foresight actors for an
enlarged EU”
“Establish a mutual learning platform
to help regions in
the further development of their research strategies,
taking into account their specific situation
and needs. Building on existing activities, the
platform will be supported notably by the development of
a typology of regions,
a methodology for the comparative
assessment of regional
performance, and
specific actions to
promote the use of science
and technology foresight at
regional level”
[“Investing in research: an action plan for Europe”
Communication from the Commission
(COM(2003) 226, 30.4.2003)].
●The 3% action plan:
●Need for practical tools to complement the Country Specific Practical Guides to Regional
Foresight