and the potential of open innovation based on Web 2. 0 technologies. Keywords: small and micro firms, open innovation, Web 2. 0. JEL Classification:
O32. Introduction2 In the age of globalization, complex technologies (Nonaka, 2007), shortened product life cycles, and increasing interconnectedness of customers (Tidd and Bessant, 2005), companies depend on their ability to innovate
and application of a variety of Web 2. 0-based information and communication technologies that simplify the relationship with stakeholder groups
established companies were already using Web 2. 0 technologies to integrate customers and external experts into their innovation processes (Mckinsey, 2008).
especially supported through new Web-based technologies, might also offer benefits and advantages for SMES to Katja Hutter, Julia Hautz, Karina Repke, Kurt Matzler, 2013.
Furthermore, these previous studies on open innovation in SMES have neglected the potential of Web 2. 0 technologies and platforms and related concepts such as crowdsourcing (Howe, 2008), cocreation (Winsor, 2005),
and their peculiarities as well as considering the potential opportunities provided through online Web 2. 0 technologies.
this study will assess how Web 2. 0 technologies can serve as an intermediary in supporting small and micro firms in their open innovation activities.
A large share of research on the opening of the innovation process also highlights the important role of online information and communication technologies (ICTS) and Web 2. 0-based applications.
companies can make strategic use of social networks (Marandi et al.,2010), online communities (Spaulding, 2010; Dahlander et al.
and thereby aim to leverage the creativity, skills, insight and intelligence of billions of individuals on the Web (Terwiesch and Xu, 2008).
In addition, social technologies on the Web can support later stages of the innovation processes, help to identify new application opportunities
One recent study focused on the application of social technologies of the Web 2. 0 as tools to open up the innovation process of SMES (Piva et al.
2013 16 open source software communities on the Web can help SMES overcome financial constraints and access external competencies and valuable complementary assets (e g.,
However, potential of Web 2. 0 innovation platforms and communities to support the open innovation activities of SMES outside the special case of the software industry. 2. Empirical study 2. 1
Problems and Perspectives in Management, Volume 11, Issue 1, 2013 19 3. 3. The potential of open innovation practices based on Web 2. 0 and social technologies.
and supported through the adoption of open innovation practices based on Web 2. 0 and social technologies.
It is obvious that the Internet already plays an important role in the small and micro firms investigated in the study
The Internet is essential for us, because it offers a huge amount of specific information that is needed to offer even better solutions for our clients
We are trying to use the Internet in the best possible way. If necessary we are also open for new ideas
to follow latest technology and Internet trends. Furthermore, the prerequisites of the surveyed firms are very good for the strategic application of new open innovation tools
Through using the support of Web 2. 0 technologies in applying open innovation practices information generation can be simplified
or establishing and managing Web 2. 0 based initiatives. Thereby, strong competitive thinking as well as a focus on selfinterests can be an obstacle for collaborations and partnerships.
Finally, research should investigate in more detail how Web 2. 0 based technology like online idea and design contests, innovation platforms and other open innovation tools,
Harnessing the Power of the Oh-So-Social Web, MIT Sloan Management Review, 49 (3), pp. 36-42.4.
Internet Marketing in the Internationalisation of UK SMES, Journal of Marketing Management, 13 (1-3), pp. 9-28.31.
The challenges and opportunities of Social media, Business Horizons, 53 (1), pp. 59-68.38. Kaufmann A. and Tödtling F. 2002.
Effects of the Internet on the marketing communication of service companies, Journal of Services Marketing, 19 (2), pp. 63-69.44.
Facebook and value cocreation, Marketing Review, 10 (2), pp. 169-183.49. Mckinsey (2008. Building the Web 2. 0 Enterprise. 50.
Morgan J. and Wang R. 2010. Tournaments for Ideas, California Management Review, 52 (2), pp. 77-97.51.
The Internet and Foreign Market Expansion by Firms, Management International Review, 42 (2), pp. 207-221.59.
May 2009, published in English Het gebruik van Web 2. 0 ter ondersteuning van open innovatie en collectieve creativiteit.
online tool Web 2. 0 Readiness Scan HR Toolbox 7 Table of contents 1 Why does open innovation in SMES deserve more attention?..
and sent an additional email with detailed information about the study. In total we contacted 18 companies that have been mentioned as having been involved in open innovation activities.
this trend is an outcome of the growing impact of the Internet, television, and other distractions at night.
and blogs where recipes could be added and where people could learn inspirational ways to fry food.
and deepen learning about open innovation among entrepreneurs One way to accelerate the use of open innovation in small firms is to diffuse successful cases using audiovisual tools on the Internet.
and uploading them on Youtube, Slideshare, and so on. For a good example, see the videos on the Web site of the Belgian Design Forum.
Networks of learning in biotechnology, Administrative Science Quarterly, 41,116-145.32 In 2006, Netflix, a major movie rental company, organized a crowdsourcing contest on the Internet.
the Web-based movie rental service company awarded a team of mathematicians and computer engineers called Bellkor's Pragmatic Chaos. The group developed software that is at least 10%more accurate than Netflix's current software (Cinematch) at predicting which movies customers will like based on their past preferences.
Creating a Strategic Center to Manage a Web of Partners. California Management Review 37,146-162.
May 2009, published in English Het gebruik van Web 2. 0 ter ondersteuning van open innovatie en collectieve creativiteit.
online tool Web 2. 0 Readiness Scan HR Toolbox 7 Table of contents 1 Why does open innovation in SMES deserve more attention?..
and sent an additional email with detailed information about the study. In total we contacted 18 companies that have been mentioned as having been involved in open innovation activities.
this trend is an outcome of the growing impact of the Internet, television, and other distractions at night.
and blogs where recipes could be added and where people could learn inspirational ways to fry food.
and deepen learning about open innovation among entrepreneurs One way to accelerate the use of open innovation in small firms is to diffuse successful cases using audiovisual tools on the Internet.
and uploading them on Youtube, Slideshare, and so on. For a good example, see the videos on the Web site of the Belgian Design Forum.
Networks of learning in biotechnology, Administrative Science Quarterly, 41,116-145.32 In 2006, Netflix, a major movie rental company, organized a crowdsourcing contest on the Internet.
the Web-based movie rental service company awarded a team of mathematicians and computer engineers called Bellkor's Pragmatic Chaos. The group developed software that is at least 10%more accurate than Netflix's current software (Cinematch) at predicting which movies customers will like based on their past preferences.
but also in the wave of internet-related innovators, or in the small group of successful startups, such as Google, e-Bay or Amazon, surviving the new economy bubble,
or in the top list of companies offering IT-related services on a global scale.
Email: a. bonaccorsi@gmail. com; Tel:++39 050 22 17 378; Fax:++39 050 22 17 333.
Many technological breakthroughs, including the original idea of the internet, originate from this source (Flamm, 1988;
There is another useful piece of information in Table 1. With the (partial) exceptions of the early pioneering ideas of John Von neumann and of the invention of the internet at CERN,
Apple) 5. Internet (UCLA/DARPA; packet switched multinetworks; http and html protocols; WWW (Berners-Lee) 6. Computational complexity;
Universities were important sites for applied, as well as basic, research in hardware and software and contributed to the development of new hardware.()
and the production of graduates who sought employment elsewhere, universities served as sites for the dissemination and diffusion of innovation throughout the industry.
but also in the huge growth of the videogame industry and of software applications after the internet revolution.
the Internet works today because of abstractions that were products of the human imagination. Computer scientists imagined‘packets'of information flowing through pipes,
This conceptualization led to the development of protocols that govern how data flows through the Internet,
We downloaded from the internet all CVS of all top 1, 000 scientists in the Citeseer service,
and carried out a crude comparison with ISI (now Thomson Reuters) sources, by building up a Web of Science count of publications at the end of 2005.
When the two radical innovations of the PC (in the 1980s) and the internet (in the 1990s) were introduced
and the internet exactly because they had experienced already the early benefits of the technology, while for European service companies the learning curve, in the same period, was much less favourable.
Books LLC (extracts from Wikipedia. Books LLC 2010b. German Computer scientists. Memphis, TN: Books LLC (extracts from Wikipedia.
Bresnahan, T F and M Trajtenberg 1995. General purpose technologies. engines of growth. Journal of Econometrics, 65 (1), 83 108.
The internet: an experiment that escaped from the lab. In Computer science. Reflections on the Field, Reflections from the Field, National Research Council (ed.),pp 129 133.
Validated Policy Briefs shall be published on the INNO-Grips website. Acknowledgements We would like to thank the experts who reviewed the exposé and interim draft of this Policy Brief:
For example, while the US are home to companies such as Google, Microsoft and Amazon which are all fairly young
in order to become the Googles, Microsofts or Amazons of tomorrow. The European commission's Innovation Union Communication of October 2010
Internet research with key search words such as high-growth enterprises, gazelles. Data from various secondary sources is used here not only for exhibiting numbers of high-growth enterprises but also for other indicators such as venture capital provision.
Genetech, Google and Facebook not only grew rapidly but also stimu-28 For recent studies on the issue of determinants of firm growth see Moreno/Casillas (2008);
Website informing entrepreneurs about where to seek finance for certain stages in the life of an enterprise in a certain region may be helpful
for example for operating the website and search tool, for promotional and informational local events as well as for advisory services e g. about EU 124 See for example the statements from Gabriella Cattaneo in the workshop proceedings,
EEN provides an internet-based business platform to facilitate companies'networking activities. However, SMES'deeper participation in such platforms may be limited for several reasons:
Websites (English versions to ease readers'follow-up Korean versions were used for this case study: Korea Credit Guarantee Fund (KODIT:
of Micro United Network Micro United Network Pte Ltd (http://www. microunited. com. sg) provides voice, video and data through internet protocol product distribution
The company was incorporated in 1999 in collaboration with an India-based technology company that had years of experience in running niche distribution for internet-based products and solutions.
Websites: Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR: http://www. a-star. edu. sg/.
Superior skills, Quality Jobs, Higher Incomes<http://www. mof. gov. sg/budget 2010/download/FY2010 FLYERS FOR BUSINESSES. pdf>Singapore's National Day Rally 2010, Part 2:
http://blogs. straitstimes. com/2010/8/29/national-day-rally-part-2. SPRING Singapore http://www. spring. gov. sg/.
http://www. cvca. ca/files/Downloads/Government involvement in the vc industry intl comparisons may 2010. pdf. 163 See Hellmann 2005 study. Policies for high-growth innovative SMES v1. 6 73 ticular interest in the richest program.
http://www. cvca. ca/files/Downloads/CVCA VC IMPACT STUDY JAN 2009 FINAL ENGLISH. pdf 2010 October. CVCA (2010) and Kirk Falconer (2010) Thompson-Reuters. See http://www. cvca. ca/files/News/CVCA Q4 2010 VC PRESS RELEASE FINAL FEB 16 2011. pdf and http://www. canadavc. com/files
Duruflé, G, Government involvement in the venture capital industry International comparisons. http://www. cvca. ca/files/Downloads/Government involvement in the vc industry intl comparisons may 20 10. pdf. Gompers/Lerner (2004:
The Venture capital Cycle, Chapter 13, http://www. google. ca/#hl=en&biw=958&bih=444&q=lerner+impact+sbir&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs rfai=&fp
Websites: Ontario programs: http://www. ovcf. com/Quebec programs: http://www. newswire. ca/en/releases/archive/March2010/03/c6611. html BC Tax credit:
web article: http://mikevolker. com/2010/09/b-c-investment-tax-credit-program/Policies for high-growth innovative SMES v1. 6 74 5. 4 Japan:
Websites: Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor (MOIT), http://www. moit. gov. il. Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS), http://www. moit. gov. il/Cmstamat/Rsrc/Madaanenglish/Madaanenglish. html. MATIMOP-the Israeli Industry Center for R&d, http
Available at http://www. gemconsortium. org/download. asp? fid=606. Autio, Erkko (2007b: Support Initiatives for High-Growth SMES:
Available at http://www. proinno-europe. eu/sites/default/files/IG-WS2 HIGHGROWTH SMES SUMMARY V1. 0. pdf. Janczak, Sergio;
Download at http://www. oseo. fr/oseo/oseo in english2 (accessed 19 october 2010. Parker, Simon C.;Storey, David J.,Witteloostuijn Arjen van (2005:
Available at http://www. proinnoeurope. eu/sites/default/files/newsroom/2010/12/Innogripsii report barriers. to . internationalisation. a nd . growth 0. pdf. Shane, Scott (2009:
Websites Allan Martel Consulting: http://www. allanmartelconsulting. com, last accessed May 2011. Autorola: http://www. autorola. co. uk, last accessed May 2011.
ISI Web of Knowledge: http://www. isiwebofknowledge. com, last accessed May 2011. Korea Eximbank: http://www. koreaexim. go. kr/en2/index. jsp,
Country Name of activity, organisation Objectives and main characteristics Website Focus level EU Denmark Accelerace, by Symbion Accelerace is a practical, fast-action and internationally focused business
/http://symbion. dk/sub sites/accelerace/engli sh/**Estonia Arengufond The Development Fund performs risk capital investments into the starting
Validated Policy Briefs shall be published on the INNO-Grips website. Acknowledgements We would like to thank the experts who reviewed the exposé and interim draft of this Policy Brief:
For example, while the US are home to companies such as Google, Microsoft and Amazon which are all fairly young
in order to become the Googles, Microsofts or Amazons of tomorrow. The European commission's Innovation Union Communication of October 2010
Internet research with key search words such as high-growth enterprises, gazelles. Data from various secondary sources is used here not only for exhibiting numbers of high-growth enterprises but also for other indicators such as venture capital provision.
Genetech, Google and Facebook not only grew rapidly but also stimu-28 For recent studies on the issue of determinants of firm growth see Moreno/Casillas (2008);
Website informing entrepreneurs about where to seek finance for certain stages in the life of an enterprise in a certain region may be helpful
for example for operating the website and search tool, for promotional and informational local events as well as for advisory services e g. about EU 124 See for example the statements from Gabriella Cattaneo in the workshop proceedings,
EEN provides an internet-based business platform to facilitate companies'networking activities. However, SMES'deeper participation in such platforms may be limited for several reasons:
Websites (English versions to ease readers'follow-up Korean versions were used for this case study: Korea Credit Guarantee Fund (KODIT:
of Micro United Network Micro United Network Pte Ltd (http://www. microunited. com. sg) provides voice, video and data through internet protocol product distribution
The company was incorporated in 1999 in collaboration with an India-based technology company that had years of experience in running niche distribution for internet-based products and solutions.
Websites: Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR: http://www. a-star. edu. sg/.
Superior skills, Quality Jobs, Higher Incomes<http://www. mof. gov. sg/budget 2010/download/FY2010 FLYERS FOR BUSINESSES. pdf>Singapore's National Day Rally 2010, Part 2:
http://blogs. straitstimes. com/2010/8/29/national-day-rally-part-2. SPRING Singapore http://www. spring. gov. sg/.
http://www. cvca. ca/files/Downloads/Government involvement in the vc industry intl comparisons may 2010. pdf. 163 See Hellmann 2005 study. Policies for high-growth innovative SMES v1. 6 73 ticular interest in the richest program.
http://www. cvca. ca/files/Downloads/CVCA VC IMPACT STUDY JAN 2009 FINAL ENGLISH. pdf 2010 October. CVCA (2010) and Kirk Falconer (2010) Thompson-Reuters. See http://www. cvca. ca/files/News/CVCA Q4 2010 VC PRESS RELEASE FINAL FEB 16 2011. pdf and http://www. canadavc. com/files
Duruflé, G, Government involvement in the venture capital industry International comparisons. http://www. cvca. ca/files/Downloads/Government involvement in the vc industry intl comparisons may 20 10. pdf. Gompers/Lerner (2004:
The Venture capital Cycle, Chapter 13, http://www. google. ca/#hl=en&biw=958&bih=444&q=lerner+impact+sbir&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs rfai=&fp
Websites: Ontario programs: http://www. ovcf. com/Quebec programs: http://www. newswire. ca/en/releases/archive/March2010/03/c6611. html BC Tax credit:
web article: http://mikevolker. com/2010/09/b-c-investment-tax-credit-program/Policies for high-growth innovative SMES v1. 6 74 5. 4 Japan:
Websites: Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor (MOIT), http://www. moit. gov. il. Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS), http://www. moit. gov. il/Cmstamat/Rsrc/Madaanenglish/Madaanenglish. html. MATIMOP-the Israeli Industry Center for R&d, http
Available at http://www. gemconsortium. org/download. asp? fid=606. Autio, Erkko (2007b: Support Initiatives for High-Growth SMES:
Available at http://www. proinno-europe. eu/sites/default/files/IG-WS2 HIGHGROWTH SMES SUMMARY V1. 0. pdf. Janczak, Sergio;
Download at http://www. oseo. fr/oseo/oseo in english2 (accessed 19 october 2010. Parker, Simon C.;Storey, David J.,Witteloostuijn Arjen van (2005:
Available at http://www. proinnoeurope. eu/sites/default/files/newsroom/2010/12/Innogripsii report barriers. to . internationalisation. a nd . growth 0. pdf. Shane, Scott (2009:
Websites Allan Martel Consulting: http://www. allanmartelconsulting. com, last accessed May 2011. Autorola: http://www. autorola. co. uk, last accessed May 2011.
ISI Web of Knowledge: http://www. isiwebofknowledge. com, last accessed May 2011. Korea Eximbank: http://www. koreaexim. go. kr/en2/index. jsp,
Country Name of activity, organisation Objectives and main characteristics Website Focus level EU Denmark Accelerace, by Symbion Accelerace is a practical, fast-action and internationally focused business
/http://symbion. dk/sub sites/accelerace/engli sh/**Estonia Arengufond The Development Fund performs risk capital investments into the starting
and policy support. 2 3d& Cultural Assets Painting Statue Building Museum Books Church Monuments Archaeological Site.
100%H2020 Coordination and support actions (CSA) 22 Creativity website: http://cordis. europa. eu/fp7/ict/creativity/creativity en. html Digital Agenda for Europe:
/creativity/call1-infoday en. html emails: CNECT-digicult@ec. europa. eu CNECT-Creativity@ec. europa. eu Twitter:@
@digiculteu &@ICTCREATIVITYEU 12 3d & Cultural Heritage
Europeana Newspapers Workshopmarieke Willems, LIBERMAIL: marieke. willems@kb. nlliber2013, Munich, June 26th, 2013 This project is funded partially under the ICT Policy Support Programme (ICT PSP) as part of the Competitiveness
can be downloaded from the Kaleidoszkóp website using the following link: http://kaleidoszkop. nih. gov. hu/3 This is Part 3 of the RDI Mirror series written under the auspices of the National Innovation Office RDI Observatory Department.
The possibly most detailed and absolute data are usually found on the National Innovation Office RDI Observatory's website:
and we know that the cost effectiveness motivated process of repeated production site changes follow the same geographic pattern.
which can be downloaded from our website at: http://kaleidoszkop. nih. gov. hu/0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%51,3%64,7%44,4%59,5
internet subscription prorated to 1, 000 people, 2010 2 405 378 358 312 312 300 289 Appendices 49 Appendices 2. Development in the headcount of researchers employed by individual sectors
can be downloaded from the Kaleidoszkóp website: http://www. kaleidoszkop. nih. gov. hu/54 References Borsi, Balázs Mikita, József (2013:
id=1410&obj id=4470&dt code=EV N&lang=en Date of download: 17,may 2013 Eurostat Statistical Database: http://epp. eurostat. ec. europa. eu/portal/page/portal/eurostat/home European commission (2012:
Regional Innovation Scoreboard. http://ec. europa. eu/enterprise/policies/innovation/files/ris-2012 en. pdf Date of download:
info@nih. gov. hu Web: www. nih. gov. hu kaleidoszkop. nih. gov. hu ISSN 2063-7748 ISBN 978-963-89792-3-0 NATIONAL INNOVATION OFFICE INFORMATION SYSTEM
monuments and archaeological sites (hereinafter‘cultural material')is one of the key areas tackled by the Digital Agenda.
3) On 28 august 2006, the Commission issued a Recommendation to the Member States with a view to optimising, by means of the internet, the economic and cultural potential of Europe's cultural heritage.
It will give Europe's diverse and multilingual heritage a clear profile on the internet,
will make the site more interesting for the users, and should therefore be encouraged. The overall target of 30 million objects by 2015 is in line with Europeana's strategic plan,
as determined and selected by the Member States) through Europeana will enrich the content of the site, in line with the expectations of the users.
Web-harvesting is a new technique for collecting material from the internet for preservation purposes.
organisation and funding 1. further develop their planning and monitoring of the digitisation of books, journals, newspapers, photographs, museum objects, archival documents, sound and audiovisual material, monuments and archaeological sites
in collaboration with the cultural institutions contributing content to the site; Digital preservation 8. reinforce national strategies for the long-term preservation of digital material,
(c) allowing the preservation of web-content by mandated institutions using techniques for collecting material from the Internet such as web harvesting,
and develop use of Irish and Irish speaking social networks in the Gaeltacht and throughout the region.
and local authorities should ensure protection of the Natura 2000 sites in compliance with the requirements of Article 6 of the Habitats Directive by carrying out screening for Appropriate Assessment at all levels in the planning process where required. 13 Regional Planning
the acquisition of key sites that unlock potential for backland development and complementary policies to encourage people to live in villages.
Cahir and Tipperary Town A portal website www. southtipperary. ie promoting industry and living in South Tipperary Postgraduate Research Centre established in TI Clonmel campus Ballingarrane Science
Wexford Wexford Opera house Broadband MAN in Wexford Town M11 Gorey Bypass N30 Enniscorthy-Clonroche Holmestown Landfill & Civic Amenity Site New Ross
Civic Amenity Site Enniscorthy Civic Amenity Site New Ross Sewerage Scheme Rosslare Harbour Sewerage Scheme Gorey Regional Water supply Pipeline Scheme
A significant number of archaeological sites and monuments have been added to the Record of Monuments and Places as a result of extensive excavations from roads programmes in the Southeast since 2004.
The Southeast contains over 150 sites of geological heritage interest which may be proposed either for NHA or County Geological Site designation.
The region contains a fine stock of architectural heritage including many large country houses and their associated demesne landscapes
ecclesiastical sites and other sites of industrial and vernacular heritage. Each local authority in the region maintains a record of protected structures for buildings of architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic, cultural, scientific, social or technical interest.
protection of archaeological sites and monuments and promotion and enhancement of access to these sites. 2. 3 Planning and Provision of Physical and Social Infrastructure 2. 3. 1 Transportation Roads
which will bring together academic research and business on the one site. The Regional Authority will seek to develop the range of third
New and existing schools should provide an opportunity to develop high quality publicly owned education campus sites for multiple use by local communities
In the city centre a number of key opportunity sites have been identified in the Waterford City Development Plan
A 163 ha. site under the ownership of Waterford Institute of technology, IDA Ireland and the Private Sector.
The lands adjacent to the Port of Waterford at Belview have been designated as a strategic industrial development site, taking advantage of the port's strategic location.
These sites are supported by other strategic sites within the PLUTS Study area at Tramore, Kilmeaden and Carrick-on-Suir.
the Derelict Sites Act and acquisition of key sites. 3. Where sufficient development opportunities within the urban area are not available,
These plans should be supported where possible by measures such as the provision of appropriate services and sites.
Measures such as the provision of appropriate services and development sites in smaller villages would help to ensure the long-term sustainability of rural areas. 3. 12.3 Second Homes and Holiday Home Development Some scenic areas
development of Strategic Employment Locations within the region to act as ready togo economic gateway sites to the new industry.
targeted urban regeneration of key sites; business incubation/start up space/units throughout the region to support new businesses;
The identification of strategic employment sites; Urban regeneration and development of the city quays, including new links from the city centre to the north Quays;
becoming involved in site acquisition and assembly where the private sector is unwilling or unable to unlock the potential of key development lands in an environmentally sustainable manner;
utilising to the full the provisions of the Derelict Sites legislation. The retail sector contributes significantly to the growth in employment and to the economic growth of the region.
The Southeast is rich in prehistoric field monuments, early Christian sites and historic houses and estates.
and MNCS in the region-for example, include relevant indigenous companies as demonstration sites on itineraries for prospective overseas investors.
HEIS and research institutes to provide information on their websites from the perspective of the end-user (including industry interests in research)
Consider developing a regional web portal along the lines of the existing http://www. waterfordbusinessinfo. ie Action at a regional level. 18.
or contain, European Sites should be subject to Habitats Directive Assessments being carried out. Natural resources In addition, the creation of opportunities for the establishment of enterprises based on the processing of the natural produce of an area and development of renewable energies should be supported by the development plans and policies of local authorities, subject to environmental considerations.
Development Plans should support the multiple use of educational sites for further education, community and recreation uses.
-Identity a range of suitable sites on which the demand for development might best be met, with particular emphasis on improved public transport links.
Where cycle links are proposed adjacent to designated Natura 2000 sites, Appropriate Assessment Screening will be required in accordance with Article 6 of the Habitats Directive;
or new industrial sites located adjacent to railway lines or where rail upgrade works are proposed, provision should be made for rail freight facilities including freight handling equipment. 88 Regional Planning Guidelines for the Southeast Region 2010-2022 Section 5:
Infrastructure improvements to be carried out in accordance with the best environmental engineering practice and appropriate site restoration.
and reserve key strategic sites for the further development of the ports. All such projects and Local Area Plans will be required to comply with the principles of sustainable development
means expense to the consumer and 8 Guidance on Implementation of the Drinking water Regulations is available on www. epa. ie/downloads/pubs/water/drinking.
ie/Programmes/Groundwater/Projects/Protection+Scheme+Status. htm 10 Reports and action plans on national waste management are available on www. epa. ie/downloads/pubs/waste Regional
or where new industrial sites are being located adjacent to railway lines or where rail upgrade works are proposed,
and reserve key strategic sites for the further development of the ports. Requirements Emerging from SEA/HDA (Transport) In
considering all transport and infrastructure proposals, regard must be had to the requirements of the Habitats Directive including the carrying out of an assessment of the implications for any Natura 2000 site that might be at risk from the proposed development.
While all Natura 2000 sites are of key importance, a number have particular importance as they contain species that are of particular relevance as indicators of environmental quality.
Regional broadband and business internet costs could be reduced by ensuring the establishment of internet hubs in the region with direct international links without the need to connect via Dublin.
and ensure the protection of Natura 2000 sites. 6. 2. 6. 3 Micro-Renewable Energy Technology The Regional Authority will encourage the development of micro-renewable electrical generation technology
if such assessments indicate a negative impact on a European Site; The impact of the development on the landscape has been given due consideration in accordance with the national guidelines on wind energy development or other such guidelines for other forms of renewable energy development;
Sites for new schools should be reserved as close as possible to community facilities and where appropriate, the identification of multi-school campus locations should be considered.
The size of sites to be reserved for new schools will be dependent on the level of education and on the population to be served
Sites for new schools should be reserved as close as possible to community facilities and where appropriate, the identification of multi-school campus locations should be considered.
The size of sites to be reserved for new schools will be dependent on the level of education and on the population to be served
and offer access to books, information and the internet. An accessible library service for local communities is an important base for the knowledge economy.
Sites for new leisure facilities should be reserved as close as possible to community facilitates and, where appropriate,
and should continue to do so through the involvement of staff such as Arts Officers and the provision of sites and facilities.
and integrated into any development proposals involving these sites. Proposals for environmental enhancement in towns and villages and in rural areas.
and approach across administrative boundaries. 8. 2 Natural Heritage The natural environment refers to landscape, water resources, biodiversity, designated sites of nature conservation interest, protected species
-Protect natural heritage sites designated or proposed for designation in National and European legislation, and in other relevant International Conventions, Agreements and Processes (e g.
Ramsar sites, Special Protection Areas, Special Areas of Conservation, Natural Heritage Areas, statutory nature reserves.
and that developments affecting Natura 2000 sites are assessed in compliance with Article 6 of the Habitats Directive.
-Encourage and promote sustainable access where appropriate to natural heritage, geological and geomorphological systems, sites and features.
-Identify and protect sites of local biodiversity interest that act as ecological corridors linking sites of conservation importance.
-Protect geological sites of national and international interest. 8. 2. 4 W etlands and Watercourses Wetlands are areas of marsh, fen, peatland or water,
They may be designated sites under the Birds and Habitats Directives and the Wildlife Act, 2000, and may provide recreational space, both on water and land.
ecclesiastical sites, tower houses and castles. Regional Planning Guidelines for the Southeast Region 2010-2022 Section 8:
-Preserve and protect all protected archaeological sites and monuments and their settings to a degree appropriate to the need to safeguard their historic integrity.
-Take cognisance of the fact that many other sites may remain beneath the surface (or underwater) and possibly may become uncovered following development/excavation work.
and public awareness of, archaeological sites and National monuments. 8. 4 Linguistic Heritage & Promotion of An Ghaeltacht Gaeltacht areas are considered to have unique cultural and environmental attractions,
and strengthen Irish speaking social networks and Irish-medium institutions. Undertake linguistic impact studies where necessary to mitigate possible negative impacts of medium/large scale development proposals being brought forward within
Amenity developments in European Sites should be subject to Appropriate Assessment to determine their impacts on SACS
whether these Guidelines will impact on Natura 2000 sites (Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas) in the Southeast Region and to ascertain
whether there will be adverse impacts on the integrity of these sites. An Appropriate Assessment Screening report has been compiled in tandem with the Guidelines
of which have yet to undergo detailed route/site selection and options, it is considered that an Appropriate Assessment should take place at each stage of the development process from County Development Plan,
and function and conservation objectives) of the Natura 2000 site and that the requirements of Articles 6 (3) and (4) of the EU Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC are satisfied fully.
Avoid any negative impacts on Natura 2000 sites by identifying possible impacts early in the plan/project making,
Mitigation measures should be applied during the appropriate assessment process to ensure that there are no adverse impacts on the sites.
Due to the regional scale of investment and the impact of development and delivery of the settlement and economic strategies it is critical to the protection of Natura 2000 sites that development takes place in tandem with the Regional Planning Guidelines
All Plans and Projects should comply with Article 6 of the Habitats Directive to ensure that there are no significant adverse impacts on the integrity of Natura 2000 sites
and develop use of Irish and Irish speaking social networks throughout the region. Planning Authorities should take cognisance of the need to preserve place names at local level through appropriate policies on naming streets and other developments.
and be in the lowest risk sites appropriate for the development, and should include adequate provision for adaptation to,
C. Developing Strategic Employment Locations within the region to act as ready togo economic gateway sites to the new industry.
AND COMMUNICATIONS A. Continued development of broadband technologies (including broadband loop unbundling) with provision of dark fibre on a regional and interregional basis and establishment of internet hubs in the region with direct international
B. Investment in key strategic sites in and the public realm of town and city centres.
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