and services in a competitive way has structural implications for an economy; therefore, the raising complexity and diversification are critical premises for development as they influence directly the growth potential.
and services Romania produced in the state-owned companies, to a mainly private competitive structure of producing complex and diverse products.
with a large portfolio of products and services Romania produced in the state-owned companies, to a mainly private competitive structure of producing complex and diverse products that are oriented market.
and smart specialization assessment of services and goods producers and to identify policy measures, interventions and smart specialization niches that can help nurture their growth potential.
The World bank's advisory services encompass seven deliverables, which will be used by the West Region'Regional Development Agency (RDA West) as inputs in establishing its regional development priorities. 1. Trade Outcomes Assessment 2. Territorial Assessment:
For the ICT cluster, it would be helpful to expand the range of services offered by incubators and business accelerators,
and smart specialization assessment of services and goods producers in the West Region and to identify policy measures,
and vi) Smart Specialization Case studies Report 5. The first five reports drew on complementary methodological approaches and intended to perform a complete competitiveness mapping of goods and services producers in the West region.
and regions to concentrate resources on the most promising areas of competitive advantage based on clusters, cross-sectoral activities, eco-innovation, innovative services, high value-added markets or specific research and innovation
while improving the quality of its services and productivity. 8 COM (2010) 553 13 h) Regional Policy addressing the grand challenges (such as climate change,
The first five reports under this task have provided a complete competitiveness mapping of services and goods producers in the West Region.
listed in Table 7. Among the services sectors, wholesale and retail trade dominate the landscape in terms of turnover (9. 2%and 3. 8%respectively)
the lack of export data for service sectors which includes ICT services prevents the use of the Taymaz et al (2011) methodology.
it does not identify the services segments of value chains, such as R&d, design, commercialization, distribution, marketing/branding, logistics,
and after-sales services, precisely the segments that allow for functional upgrading. Second, being reliant on export data,
or other business development services. 77. The World bank Smart Specialization Case studies Report has examined in detail the economic specialization of the West Region
and services (public and private) are there to support it, will be an important priority for the region.
as part of incubator services, or be provided to entrepreneurs through specialized programs at the local level.
In addition, enhancing regional mobility by connecting secondary and tertiary nodes to TENT-infrastructure is also important and a key issue for EU services.
while services are provided at county level. However, there is insufficient cooperation between regional and national authorities.
The services offered by incubators and business accelerators should be expanded. While there is agreement regarding the usefulness of incubators and business accelerators,
in order to be useful these infrastructures also need to provide other services, such as information about the sector and the clients,
Expansion of services offered by incubators and business accelerators Support to mentorship programs Support the connection between angel investors and potential entrepreneurs (public action to research the market
and allowing firm exit Tourism Lack of appropriate infrastructure, services, and facilities Lack of local brand products Lack of integrated tourism service packages Low awareness at the political level regarding the potential
CITES focus on providing technology services in specific economic sectors. These institutional arrangements have become an important part of Spain's innovation policy.
The services offered by CITES are tailored to the particular needs of the regions and include:
providing value added services to enterprises and acting as incubators for start-offs training Overall, these functions respond to the technological needs,
and higher education for the development of products and services, technology transfer, and networking. The specific objectives of this investment priority are to:(
and (ii) Improve access of enterprises to support services and foster enterprise development. 164. The technology parks already active in the region would benefit from investments in upgrading.
and innovation that could generate products and services with high added value. The most relevant sectors in the West Region economy are automotive
During the next financing period measures can be implemented to help companies incorporate advanced services and technology into the production process,
design and the eco-innovation programs and services. Priority will be given to projects that involve collaboration between businesses and industries.
and modernization of the tourism infrastructure in order to increase the quality of tourism services and to support the sustainable use of natural resources..
and biodiversity and to promote ecosystem services including NATURA 200051 and green infrastructure. The specific objective of this investment priority is to protect
and innovation in regional economy Improving access to support services for SMES, to foster their development National, local and EU funds, West Regional OP TO3.
modernization of the tourism infrastructure for sustainable valorization of natural resources and for increasing the quality of tourism services National,
and promoting ecosystem services including NATURA 2000 and green infrastructure Promote the bio-diversity of the National parks of West region National, local and EU funds,
and promoting ecosystem services including NATURA 2000 and green infrastructure IV. Priority Axis 3 3. 1 Improving skills and competences required in labor market Correlate the investment priority with the Human resources Programme financed under European Social Fund
expansion of services offered by incubators and business accelerators; support for mentorship programs; support for the connection between angel investors
NACE 2 sector list Sector NACE CODES Comments Tourism 55 all (country definition) 56 all (country definition) 79 all (services
regarding tour-operators&booking) 932 all (services regarding entertainment) Table A1. 9. Construction cluster: NACE 2 sector list Sector NACE CODES Comments Construction 41 all (country definition) 42 all (country definition) 43 all (country
in order to create technology parks that can provide support services for innovative activities. The key industrial areas of the West region can also be upgraded to industrial and technology parks, based on demand assessments.
and innovation center for the textile industry The services provided by the new structure can include:
computer-aided design, contract quilting, contract yarn spinning, custom printing, fabric welding, textile designers services, custom embroidery,
These services would offer comprehensive solutions that help improve traceability, reduce losses and improve competitiveness.
The center could support the design of new products and technologies by offering entrepreneurs a series of services
The pilot center could also provide support for the regional network of spas resorts to improve the quality and standards of services 14.
Definition of broadband communications I. 2 Anticipated advantages for the development of broadband communication services II.
CURRENT SITUATION ANALYSIS II. 1 Overview on the existing situation on broadband communication services market...
V FINANCIAL DEMAND AND OPTIONS IV. 1 Financial demand for the development program of broadband communication services.
Thus, the advantages of using ICT services and equipment over creation of an information society able to stimulate the growth of economic competitiveness,
as an info disseminating environment and supplying services and content, creating new markets, thus contributing to a growth in economic productivity.
an increased use of broadband communication services was identified as major objective. 4 In this context, it became obvious that Romania also needs a political document
so as to become vectors of lining all relevant resources to promote broadband services in Romania. The document was structured on five main components consistent with the analysis major directions:
Definition of electronic broadband communications concept and presentation of the anticipated advantages of developing broadband communication services An analysis of the current situation in Romania Definition of general principles and strategic
The current strategy is based on data in the Diagnosis Analysis Report on communication services in broadband (Roland Berger 2006)
so that the access to a wide range of digital services may be ensured. The band width that is required by different on-line services varies significantly
depending on the respective services. The National Authority for Communications (ANC) establishes a general definition which is based only on the quantitative dimension of the Internet connections,
emphasizing the transfer speed of 144 kbps as a threshold for delimiting connections in broadband as compared to those in narrowband.
but also depending on the offer of applications and services. The uniform and final definition of broadband communications is worsen by aspects as dynamism of technological innovation
Taking into consideration all these aspects, the following concept shall be used in the process of providing electronic broadband communication services:
000 inhabitants at most, where at least one internet services provider is present. I. 2 Anticipated advantages for the development of broadband communication services Benefits of broadband communication access do not materialize by means of activities performances.
The later can be executed without access also, but with far more difficulty, in a restricted area, geographically limited.
to stimulate competitiveness and added value services. In addition broadband sector development shall make Romania attractive as a destination for foreign investments.
Public administration is the provider of public information, services as tax collection, education and health etc.
and efficiency, can contribute to an increase in availability and access to government services. The public administration development of those electronic services meant for the citizens demand, for rendering efficient the citizen time, in terms of local and administrative tax payment,
of transmitting data and answering in electronic format as well as of giving useful info as regards certifications and authorizations (e 10 Gouvernment and e-Administration) and rendering efficient the public health services by setting
up data basis nationally concerning health of patients in hospitals and at the level of medical clinics (e-Health) and developing telemedicine services that lead to a permanent monitoring of patients with heart diseases
, diabetes and other diseases as well as of handicapped people. Private companies: For companies broadband communications represent a facilitator of E-business applications
For small, rural and isolated communities, broadband communications development can favor economic and social integration by facilitating access to goods and new, superior services as well as participating facilities in digital economy or information society.
CURRENT SITUATION ANALYSIS II. 1 Overview on the existing situation on broadband communication services market During the last two years we noticed a remarkable evolution at the level of electronic communications market as regards internet services providing.
and the information available at the level of internet networks as well as the continuous development of services using as support the internet created a trend for young people and even a way of life.
In Romania, the penetration rate of broadband communications services continues to grow in 2008, but it is still one of the lowest rates in European union-10,52%at the level of the population and 27,04%at the level of households.
reduced use of personal computers (only 35%of the households have access to a PC), a reduced coverage of electronic broadband communication services (30%of the population lives in cities with no coverage of broadband communication services) and low
Positive characteristics of consumers opening towards innovative services, high digital alphabetization of young people; Growing availability of financing resources;
SWOT analysis concerning broadband services market indicates that, although there are several advantages and opportunities for developing these services,
in cases of a lack of intervention measures adapted to Romania's existing problems, the risk to deepen the digital gap becomes even bigger
The government strategic plan proposes an acceleration of the development rhythm of broadband communication services (identified as one of the most important facilitator of society modernizing
In other words, the strategy proposes a set of recommendations aimed at improving the situation of certain activities that have influence on broadband communication services,
we had in view removal of certain access barriers to broadband services. One of the principles at the basis of this approach is guaranteeing free access to a large range of services with high social and geographic availability.
This supposes mainly the existence of a free market, guaranteed by observing the nondiscrimination principle as concerns treatment applied to network providers
or electronic communication services and encouraging a competitive market as regards the offer diversity, tariffs and quality of services.
So, the national broadband communication strategy acknowledges the importance of market instruments in developing broadband services.
With a view to absorb efficiently the available government funds for implementing the broadband for developing broadband communication services,
and services to generate the so-called virtuous circle creation of networks followed stimulation of services demand by developing a new content,
in order to obtain a maximum of benefits from broadband services in the sense of including them socially
which the strategy was developed refer especially to ensuring access to broadband services, providing relevant content and ensuring necessary preconditions for information, education and security.
Providing relevant content-Percentage of the population using on-line services-Number of users of elearning services-%of companies with their own web site-%of companies using E-business type applications-Number of e-Administration
services available on each relevant field of activity-Solicitations or forms processed on-line Ensuring information,
growth of availability and degree of services use, encourage development of informational content or ensure an adequate framework that may allow the improvement of competitive and
Growth of the penetration rate at the level of households, of broadband connection services up to 40%in 2010 and up to 80%in 2015;
Growth of the rate of access to electronic broadband communication services at the level of the population up to minimum 100%until 2015 Connection and increase in the use of broadband services at the level of SMES;
Growth of the penetration rate of electronic broadband communication services in disadvantaged areas from the access point of view.
Growth of on-line services offer for government and business sectors. The specific objectives refer both to demand stimulation
and electronic broadband services offer for the public and private sector: 22 Connection of public institutions (public demand aggregation) Increase in use at the level of the public field Connection and increase in use at the level of SMES Increase in services'availability
40 80 Access rate of broadband services at the level of the population 10,5 (2008) 20 100 Percentage of persons that use Internet for interacting with public authorities 2. 6
10 50 Percentage of use of e-government type services by natural persons (demand) as a whole 5 20 50 The rate of commercial operation on-line (e-commerce) 1
the number of communities connected in these areas that benefit from broadband communication services after implementing the strategy.
ACTION PLAN IV. 1 Organizational implications of the strategy The strategic plan recognizes initiatives with impact on broadband services development already executed
we noticed the existence of several initiatives of the state institutions, that influence directly or indirectly the evolution of broadband communication services.
which shall implement the government strategy concerning broadband communication services development. A representative example to this effect is Italy,
and broadband services. 25 Relevant examples can be found with other EU member states as Ireland, Hungary and Finland.
which has as purpose providing broadband services in uncovered areas (disadvantaged zones). In Romania, the role of operational entity shall belong to the Working group set up by the decision of the Committee for Promoting the Information Society,
a group that shall monitor the implementation of projects regarding broadband communication infrastructure development as support for promoting informational services.
2. Monitoring the implementation of infrastructure projects and broadband services bigger than EUR 100,000; 3. Establish the main updating ways for central administration using methods
3. identification of specific needs for disadvantaged communities that can be solved by IT&C applications with a view to aggregate them in packages that can stimulate the demand for broadband type services.
and services providing even in areas where such an enterprise is not commercially profitable. For achieving this purpose we must draw comprehensive and well coordinated regional plans that should contribute to extend broadband communication networks in disadvantaged zones as concerns the access.
Financing demand for the development program of broadband communication services For meeting the objectives set,
Summary of the financing demand for implementing government strategy concerning broadband communication services development Major objective Instruments Financing demand by the national development program of broadband services
140 Cofinancing infrastructure projects in failure areas 130 Granting fiscal incentives for infrastructure projects in the failure areas. 10 Extensive growth of broadband services availability Development
of Hotspots at the level of towns (public markets, libraries, public places, etc) 5 Connecting public institutions to broadband services 85 Introduction of on-line services at the level of the public
The possibility to include broadband services in the universal service field. At the European level such a proposal already exists,
projects financing for implementing broadband services and infrastructure can be sustained from the universal service fund;
The opportunity to conclude public private partnerships with actors of the market interested in participating at co-financing projects for implementation of broadband services and networks,
and areas that involve high costs for providing these services, the European commission proposed in 2009, the allocation of 1 billion euro, with the following priority areas:
to stimulate investment in an open and competitive infrastructure for high-speed Internet and related services;
and services (i e. secure Web services in EU) to enjoy high levels of security and confidence, a balanced regulatory framework with well defined rights,
in particular through measures to support skills and accessibility of digital services. C. Granada Strategy for a Digital Europe Another proposal is Granada strategy for a Digital Europe
safety and trust through increased accessibility and electronic integration of all EU citizens, fostering innovation in small companies and protection of personal data. 5 3. European Charter of rights of electronic communications services users,
which will include the rights of all end users of electronic communications services, regardless of the chosen supplier. 4. Market development and digital content.
the management of intellectual property rights and developing a common strategy for e-Government and e-Health services. 5. Strengthening ICT industry and foster its contribution to sustainable development by promoting the research
growing the broadband use in the small and medium enterprises, increasing the rate of penetration of electronic communication services for broadband in disadvantaged areas in terms of access
and implementing infrastructure projects and services, increasing accessibility of services, content and applications development, consumer's education and inclusion of disadvantaged groups of users.
To support the development of broadband infrastructure and services, Ministry of Communications and Information (MCSI) will call on the Structural Funds (figures from approximately 84 million euro).
MCSI promote projects on the development of broadband communications services, especially Internet services. A first step in this direction was made last year by installing 211 hotspots (wireless network providing free Internet service in a public area) in 34 counties.
Thus, users in urban areas have a great diversity of services offered; users in rural areas are facing either the problem of limited choice option,
having access to a single supplier or a limited number of suppliers for most services,
and mobile networks that can provide services at a fixed point. They will be funded from the universal service fund
or are covered partially with electronic communications services. National Authority for Administration and Communications is obliged to ensure the access to universal service throughout Romania.
and between urban and rural areas and to find the most appropriate methods to ensure access to the entire population to a minimum set of electronic communications services.
There is a similar initiative of public consultation on a European level as to identify the best approach to ensure availability of basic telecommunications services for all EU citizens.
and they guarantee citizens‘access to public telephone networks and services such as basic Internet access. The public consultation is meant to find out
The current concept of universal service has been created for traditional telecommunications services, through voice, but is this approach valid in today's dynamic digital environment?
and use basic telecommunications services? Broadband: A comprehensive coverage of broadband is crucial to boost growth and jobs in Europe.
3. Strategy shift from analog to digital In compliance with its obligations in relations with the European union, the Romanian Government decided to implement digital terrestrial television services nationally
and completing the elimination of analog television services until January 1, 2012. The strategy seeks: Achieving full and effective transition from analogue television services in the UHF frequency band to digital TV services in the DVB-T type and complete cessation of analogue emissions until January 1, 2012;
Establishing procedures for public access to television services and digital media; Identify tools and best intervention measures to encourage switching,
relative to target parties (consumers, equipment manufacturers, broadcasters, potential users of spectrum freed etc.).The balanced development of infrastructure to provide digital television services via terrestrial broadcasts, throughout the country;
10 Implementation of legislative measures necessary to ensure shared use of digital terrestrial broadcasting infrastructure,
and competitive market for investment in digital television services, ensuring: the compliance of pluralistic expression of ideas and opinions in the content of audiovisual media services transmitted by service providers under the jurisdiction of the Romanian audiovisual media, the pluralism of public information sources and a balanced
ratio between program services with national coverage and the local, regional or thematic services Implementation of digital television services DVB-H, DVB-T HD-type and/or other
future technologies, according to market demand for such services. Reducing the negative effects of conversion from analog to digital, having regard to the need for public service television
and competitiveness while maintaining a fair market and the principle of technological neutrality. Presentation of the national radio frequency plan
E-Romania strategy includes three types of services: Electronic (e g. start-ups, construction notices, change of address, pay taxes;
To operationalize these services, there is several action directions grouped into 4 categories: A. Government increased capacity to take decisions based on resources offered by Information Society Facilitate obtaining data,
information and updated documents B. Streamline relations with public institutions Increased access to electronic public services Strengthening public confidence in electronic services Ensure protection of personal data Increased performance of public services
and support services for the Information Society Dissemination of public and economic contents Increased use of electronic public services in education Adapting training to the needs of the economy Facilitating access to justice through electronic public services Tourism potential
Short and medium term, the strategy seeks to achieve 300 operational electronic services by the end of 2011
and Information (MCSI) granted a special interest to the initiatives on quickly and efficiently absorption of EU funds and development of integrated services,
and supplementing Government Emergency Ordinance no. 34/2006 concerning the award of public procurement, the public works concession contracts and services concession contracts;
Draft Law to approve Government Emergency Ordinance nr. 113/2009 Payment Services, Legislative proposal establishing a single framework of declarations regarding the nominal amounts due the employees and the general consolidated budget (single desk Law),
-Development-Romania's national platform and the NPS (National Electronic System) by integrating new electronic services,
so that the number of operational services to grow from 16 as they were at the end of 2009 to 150;
and focuses on services and functionalities to be delivered by smart grids. However, the approach is quickly evolving.
The endeavours are originating from different motives and Commission services: competitive energy markets, efficient use of energy, integration of fluctuating renewables15, consumer protection and data safety, 16 industry development (mainly ICT, electrical equipment, appliances
Under the guidance of a Steering committee composed by representatives from Commission services, the regulators, a wide range of industries and the consumers,
While the mission started from a rather narrow focus on metering and directly grid--related services and functions
and ancillary services (both on the time scale and in the spatial extension) as well as increasingly flexible grid tariffs will ultimately be required to deliver the full potential of Smart Grids.
when providing balancing and reserve services. This is a considerable step forward, since a series of hurdles have prevented demand response measures from competing with the electricity generation. 32 Research activities Another important forum of discussion between a wide range of stakeholders is the Smart Grids
Equipment manufacturers T&d Europe, the European Association of the Electricity Transmission and Distribution Equipment and Services Industry
and Electrolux for a communications platform for a home area network that will allow for value-added services.
INFYDE 2015 However, regarding the concrete policy instruments, it can be observed a shift between the traditional financial support (grant) to nonfinancial support (services provided by intermediate infrastructures, competitive intelligence, networks, etc.
Most of services are located in Zaragoza. The city of Zaragoza is very active in innovation mainly in digital services
mobility and energy. A large majority of companies are small and medium including in the car industry around a large plant of General motors. The lack of critical mass in several sectors encourages us to be more active internationally
infrastructures, digital community, digital services, TIC in SMES, TIC business component, electronic administration, TICS in strategic areas.
The structuring of the territory, through infrastructure and telecommunications services Integration of ICT in enterprises Knowledge transfer Boost of egovernment and open Government More challenging over the whole territory,
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