CEE-ClusterNetwork
The CEE-ClusterNetwork focuses on linking the eleven partner regions/countries whose innovation policies focus on cluster and network policy using an INNO-Net. The main objective is to find coherences in the different regional cluster policy implementation methodologies and to shape a common policy in by defining common strategic issues, strategies and programmes.
The project aims for a coherent development of innovation and cluster policies in the strongest sectors of each regional economy at three levels: policy; administrative; and regional development agencies and cluster initiatives.
Clusters have so far operated mainly at a regional/local level. Cross-border co-operation has only recently become a part of their operations, usually on a case-by-case basis. The CEE-ClusterNetwork consortium involves eleven neighbouring cluster regions in Central and Eastern Europe who are keen to mobilise and support national and regional innovation policy actors to carry out and design co-operation activities together with other competent public authorities.
The CEE-ClusterNetwork focuses on linking the eleven partner regions/countries whose innovation policies focus on cluster and network policy using an INNO-Net. The main objective is to find coherences in the different regional cluster policy implementation methodologies and to shape a common policy in by defining common strategic issues, strategies and programmes.
The project aims for a coherent development of innovation and cluster policies in the strongest sectors of each regional economy at three levels: policy; administrative; and regional development agencies and cluster initiatives.
- Analysing existing innovation and cluster initiatives and programmes.
- Quality Guidelines: agreement on a common understanding and common criteria.
- CEE Cluster Agreement 2007: agreement of CEE-ClusterNetwork partner regions on common strategies and objectives for the future.
- Bringing together political and administrative policy makers.
- Operative "Cluster Action Plan on basis of the "CEE Cluster Agreement".
- Planning, implementation and evaluation of two to three cross-border pilot actions.
- Development of trans-regional programmes for innovation and cluster activities.
- Establish close links with existing and planned European innovation programmes within the framework of the PRO INNO Cluster Alliance.
- Quality guidelines for effective cluster-management.
- Long-term co-operation of neighbouring regions in policy development and implementation.
- More intense relationships between companies of the participating regions for the benefit of business and innovation.
- Critical mass - strong geographical focus in the Central and Eastern European countries due to the large number of participating countries.
- Exchange of experience with other EU regions and close co-operation with the European Commission.
- Enlargement of the CEE-ClusterNetwork in a second phase (e.g. through FP7).
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