Laura CORAS Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania eliza. paicu@yahoo. com Professor Phd Adrian Dumitru TANTAU Bucharest University of Economic Studies
, Romania ad tantau@yahoo. com Abstract: Given the limited amount of research written about the open innovation practices of companies located in Romania,
The technology has had the greatest contribution to facilitating the new communication and collaboration techniques, especially by the growth of the Internet, through social networking, Web conferencing and instant messaging.
and geographical diversity, of relevant knowledge sites, forcing firms to access external knowledge to support their value chain activities (Rothaermel and Hess, 2007) and,
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making a design for a website, or getting photos or audio as content. Usually these communities have tens (e g.
when making Internet search enquiries for a specific (software or electric device usage related) problem, the users do not end up at the official brand Q&a sites as the first hit,
as the companies promote those sites rather than their own brand site. Examples vary from Microsoft to hardware
as the firms look to advance their technology'2. A recent search of Google trends produced about 85 million results in less than a second 3 with high regional interests from South korea, Finland, Denmark, Austria, Switzerland, Germany
Such trends force universities to adapt innovative marketing strategies embracing social networks, interactive websites, intranet and content marketing techniques
in order to enhance their conversation with potential students, staff and public; pressure on universities to demonstrate impact from their research All economic players experience a growing economic and fiscal pressure.
more than 600 000+likes on its news page on Facebook 36 and 650 000+subscribers on its Open Course Ware page on Youtube with millions of views 37.
A greater transparency and openness in communication approaches results in new technology and trends in developing universities websites.
and restructuring their websites R E g I O N A l I N N O V A t I O N,
3) http://www. google. com/trends/explore#q=open%20 innovation (as of 14.1.15)( 4) Linus Dahlander, David M. Gann,(2010),
25) http://www. setsquared. co. uk (26) http://sydney. edu. au/(27) http://www. lse. ac. uk/intranet/students/LSE100
(37) https://www. youtube. com/user/MIT (38) http://www3. imperial. ac. uk/festival (39) https://hubbub. net/about/Contact:
Wikipedia).()( 2) Translations available in English are unofficial. There are several unofficial translations available on the Internet with certain differences.
'http://dea. nu/sites/default/files/Technology%20transfer%20-%20summary%20 in%20english. pdf (26) Coase R. 1960),‘The Problem of Social Cost
considering especially the so-called‘Coase Theorem'regarding the allocation of rights in economic analysis. 27) Wikipedia, Novelty (patent).(
On the Idealist website, it is mentioned that‘Idealist addresses ICT companies and research organisations worldwide wishing to find project partners for a participation in the Horizon 2020 programme of the European commission.
'In terms of empirical study on the Idealist partnersearch, beside the nine Idealist success stories, about FP7 ICT projects who found partners through the use of the partner-search tool, available on the website,
A web analytic approach was taken for counting the CONEX users and sessions before, during and after the event took place (see Figure 3). Later on,
a web analytic tool provided several indications (see Figure 3) across the entire period of this study.
Additional partners are, for instance, Google, Youtube and Apple who support lab users through workshops, lectures, coaching and training.
The lab is located in Berlin-Kreuzberg. The lab's activities are focused on new technologies 70 O P E N I N N O V A t
Large multinational enterprises such as Deutsche telekom AG, Deutsche Post AG, Otto Group, Bertelsmann AG, Axel Springer AG, Prosiebensat. 1, Microsoft and Google
Providing all public services, especially security, health education and economic services through web portals and applications; Becoming a pilot area for new technologies such as 4g and 5g, Wimax, IPTV, Wi-fi points and Basaksehir mobile applications;
According to the Unesco website, its goal is to bring together public and private partners as well as civil societies to contribute towards the development of creative industries
Web: www. drift. eur. nl (7) Meadowcroft, J. 2009. What about politics? Sustainable development, transition management,
Lyon, a journey through 2000 years of history. http://www. en. lyon-france. com/Discover-Lyon/Culture-History/Unesco-Heritage-Sites.
This model is a selection of different available models on the web and offers a new model or a newly co-created model.
Slack chat screenshot Let's say, Dropbox meets Google Apps, meets Yammer;)-With an investment from Google Ventures and the world's famous venture capitalist Kleiner Perkins, the valuation of the company amounts to USD 1. 12 billion.
At that time there were only 268 000 users. That is a lot of money for a start-up launched just one year ago.
With all these different disruptors, it has become more of an art to assess a start-up on the basis of their pitch and website.
a freemium dating app that is‘just'a part of the media company IAC that also owns the two largest paid dating websites in the world.
That is fundamentally different from searching on Google. These examples are relevant because corporate innovation is not dead.
References (1) Google glass, http://www. google. com/glass/start/,2014.2) M. Curley and B. Salmelin,‘Open Innovation 2. 0:
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Kickstarter, the most well-known crowd funding site, raises on average more than a $1 million a day for entrepreneurs.
which shows that the success of funding on websites such as Kickstarter is correlated well to the amount of contacts one has on social media showing the importance of networking and the network effect.
as abstract as a social networking site, or be an admixture of both. There must be a leader who is much like a theatrical producer.
Today the network comprises more than 300 sites. It is imperative for the Living Labs to create attractive innovation ecosystems following the quadruple helix innovation model (i e.,
supported by other actions focusing on web entrepreneurship, young innovators and interlinking policy actions with H2020 as well.
Interview in Ubiquity, a peer-reviewed Web-based magazine, ACM Publication, December. ubiquity. acm. org.
a smartphone app. and a web portal. This service is evaluated involving volunteer participants into a minimum 3-day usage experience where they wear the monitoring device and use the related smartphone application and web portal.
In this way they are able to monitor their body performance indicators during daily activities. At the end of the experience, a questionnaire based on different aspects was given to each participant to explore the scenario from the consumer point of view.
If Internet 1. 0 was static websites and Internet 2. 0 was all about the first social sites designed for interaction,
Internet 3. 0 is now about the mobile platforms and apps that are driving more and more online traffic
As noted above, there will be a huge increase of mobile-only Internet users in the next few years, leading to whole new ways of web usage that demand marketers'attention.
Thanks to the Internet, more and more interactions are online and financially driven (ebay, poker, trading. Rationalizer brought ratio into financial decisionmaking.
Most banks have invested heavily in web based platforms. The accessories should be connected seamlessly to their and other banking web platforms.
This will make more sense to the customers, who will experience this as an extension of the integrated system of a financial institution.
http://en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Square, Inc. 5) Rationalizer Phillips and ABN AMRO 2009 http://www. mirrorofemotions. com/Contact Dr Gohar Sargsyan
References (1) Europe 2020, Economic Governance, website: http://ec. europa. eu/europe2020 (2) http://ec. europa. eu/europe2020/index en. htm (3) http://ec. europa. eu/regional policy (4
IBM, Nokia, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Apple) show, the platform owner potentially gains substantial advantages in terms of value creation and market dominance.
'FI-PPP's website is: http://www. fi-ppp. eu. 2) FI-WARE website: www. fi-ware. eu;
FI-Lab: http://lab. fi-ware. eu. See also: https://www. fi-xifi. eu/fi-ops. html. 3) Jackson, Deborah J.,‘Jackson (2011),
and documents detailing each proposal are available through the Finance Ministry's website. This transparency orientation has been strengthened by the stipulation of a national transparency law in June 2009.
In the past, we have defined rarely sites in a way that would permit joint exploration of organisational or network architecture (13.
The emerging alternative position operates from the premise that the real power lies within the relationships among multiple distributed sites that are both collectively and individually adjustable.
A website (www. agenda2020. org. br) was created with an online public forum and open access to every presentation or discussion topic from the agenda to democratise the governance process moving forward.
Forbes January 10, 2014 http://www. forbes. com/sites/bigbangdisruption/2014/01/10/the-five-most-disruptive-innovations-at-ces-2014/3) http://www. eolane. com
The Openeyif implementation project website and websites of the incubators and their ecosystem actors, social media networks, blogs, specialised discussion forums, technology news sites and through targeted advertising (e g.
Facebook and Google ads; Public platforms: relevant European commission Portals, National and Regional Government sites; Indirect:
communicating through the respective networks of Openeyif implementers, such as EYIF's Regional Innovation Hubs; In person:
or streamed to the web by the video camera that is normally used for people. This virtual stage can be promoted in connection to events in the area
The Web 2. 0 economy has transformed fundamentally the way people interact and communicate. Geographical boundaries are no longer real constraints for organisations.
Wikipedia. With 23 million articles in 285 languages and over 100 000 authors, Wikipedia is a testament to the collective power of individual minds and to the innovative spirit of crowd wisdom:
had we been tasked with predicting the success of Wikipedia over Microsoft Encarta, the latter probably would have been considered the likelier of the two candidates to succeed,
as Microsoft is funded a well company with extensive resources and an established infrastructure. Yet reality shows the opposite:
with 365 million readers, Wikipedia is now the world's go-to source for knowledge,
Wikipedia is the tipping point for the power of the modern crowd. While the key illustrations here support the notion of looking outward for innovation and value,
The site attracted 400 000 unique visitors (equal to the number of tax preparers in the United states),
7) http://en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Co-creation (8) Venkat Ramaswamy, Francis Gouillart, The Power of Co-Creation:
Typically, data is where Google stands for. Numerical analysis of what works best. Apple is the other side of the virtual spectrum.
Data driven firms like Facebook, Amazon and Google, on the other hand, take the hacker way. They run experiments thousands upon thousands of them.
From colours used on a button to different websites to see which site will increase sales, all in real life and with real customers.
but also many web based startups like Pinterest or Youtube exemplify this direction. This connects well to the lean startup movement:
Likely, this happens in a joke or many of the virals on Youtube. Superiority theory explains how people use humor to feel superior over others.
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.
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.
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,
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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 uploading them on Youtube, Slideshare, and so on. For a good example, see the videos on the Web site of the Belgian Design Forum.
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 uploading them on Youtube, Slideshare, and so on. For a good example, see the videos on the Web site of the Belgian Design Forum.
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.
or in the small group of successful startups, such as Google, e-Bay or Amazon, surviving the new economy bubble,
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.
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.
Books LLC (extracts from Wikipedia. Books LLC 2010b. German Computer scientists. Memphis, TN: Books LLC (extracts from Wikipedia.
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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
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,
Websites (English versions to ease readers'follow-up Korean versions were used for this case study: Korea Credit Guarantee Fund (KODIT:
Websites: Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR: http://www. a-star. edu. sg/.
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. proinno-europe. eu/sites/default/files/IG-WS2 HIGHGROWTH SMES SUMMARY V1. 0. pdf. Janczak, Sergio;
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
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,
Websites (English versions to ease readers'follow-up Korean versions were used for this case study: Korea Credit Guarantee Fund (KODIT:
Websites: Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR: http://www. a-star. edu. sg/.
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. proinno-europe. eu/sites/default/files/IG-WS2 HIGHGROWTH SMES SUMMARY V1. 0. pdf. Janczak, Sergio;
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:
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
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monuments and archaeological sites (hereinafter‘cultural material')is one of the key areas tackled by the Digital Agenda.
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 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
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.
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
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,
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 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.
B. Investment in key strategic sites in and the public realm of town and city centres.
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