and Tecvhnology Transfer Center POLYTECH, a National Research and development Institute for Technical Fizics, a Research center for Fuzzy systems,
artificial intelligence, WEB technologies (web mining), robotics, integrated systems, producing systems and planning production systems, calculation systems, voice recognition, images'processing, graphics processing, telemonitoring
, medical education, analises for sets of medical data, telemedicine, nano-electronics, opto-electronics, industrial software, Big data, GPS, ERP data systems, cloud computing, intelligent wireless
electronics, embedded system design, personal health system, ICT for energy efficiency and accessible and assistive ICT, Computer science and artificial intelligence.
UEFISCDI, based on NIS data Knowledge maps Example: Export and import countries for pharmaceuticals Exploratory online consultation (June 2013) 28000+persons invited 1500+responses 2000 new persons have been nominated As relevant Exploration and discovery 12 An R&i
program fiche (ICT/Big data) in the online real-time Delphi consultations. Exploration and discovery Extended online consultation, Aug-Sept 2013 Critical mass 02004006008001000120014001600180020002014201520162017201820192020precondition:
ICT Analysis, management and security of big data Future internet Software development technologies, instruments, and methods High performance computing and new computational models A3.
iterative and dynamic, involving constant gathering and analysis of data at local and national level.
Actors were identified through‘knowledge maps'(social network analyses of the Romanian RDI ecosystem based on data collected from projects, publications, patents;
and R&i programs include/assume KETS Biotech, ICT (Big data, future internet etc.),Advanced and nano-materials The R&i program fiches in the smart specializations fields provide where pertinent arguments pro/against the relevant KETS.
To this end, a broad range of data was put together and analyzed with an eye to determining fields already showing promising scientific results,
13 panels of 15-25 experts and stakeholders worked from this input as well as a large selection of data on the economic value added, on scientific collaborations and results, on societal needs,
together, reached a cost threshold of 5 billion lei (an optimistic estimate of the RDI budget over the programming period) were selected with some minor clustering as the smart specialization priorities of the strategy.
8 Data on all publicly-funded competitive Romanian RDI projects over the last 7-8 years (over 6, 000;
+and data on more than half a million business firms
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we enriched the analysis by correlating the data collected by Eurostat with the data collected at the Center for International Development, Harvard university The Atlas of Economic Complexity initiative.
we processed the available data from 1995 to 2012 for the following EU states: Finland (FI), Sweden (SE), Denmark (DK), Germany (DE), Austria (AT), France (FR), Slovenia (SI), Belgium (BE), Netherlands (NL), Ireland (IE), United kingdom (UK), Estonia
"The Atlas of Economic Complexity"data, own calculations A fist glimpse of a certain dynamic that is counterintuitive
"The Atlas of Economic Complexity"data, own calculations 1, 35 1, 34 1, 29 1, 25 1, 14 1, 50 1, 35
Eurostat data,"The Atlas of Economic Complexity"data, own calculations FI SE DKDE AT FR SI BENLIE UK EE PT CZ ES IT HU
3 The data refers to 2011 indicators 4 Economic activity rate (2011); Source: Eurostat 5 Data for 2010;
Source: Eurostat 6 Persons aged 25-64 with tertiary education attainment(%;%Source: Eurostat 7 Europe 2020 Flagship Initiative Innovation Union COM (2010) 546 12 sustainable and inclusive growth depends on their specific development potential and their assets (in terms of
WB staff calculations based on WDI data 27. During this period, the convergence process has trickled down at the regional level,
World bank staff calculations based on Eurostat data; Peer regions: aggregate peers as defined by ADR Vest PL 41,42, 43,51, 52;
and 14 Data Source: Eurostat 13.6%12.1%13.5%12.7%15.3%13.2%12.7%12.1%14.3%5. 8%11.1%6. 1%2. 1%1. 8%8
Calculations based on data from Eurostat: Gross fixed capital formation by NUTS 2 regions nama r e2gfcf; Employment (in 1000 persons) by NUTS 3 regions (nama r e3empl95;
Calculations based on data from Eurostat: Population on 1 january by broad age groups and sex-NUTS 3 regions demo r pjanaggr3 18 The West is also the only region outside of Bucharest with a significantly high ratio of female to male population of working
Calculations based on data from Eurostat: Population on 1 january by broad age groups and sex-NUTS 3 regions demo r pjanaggr3 The region has a relatively highly skilled population 36.
Calculations based on data from Eurostat, lfst r lfp2acedu. Note: Economically active population by sex, age, highest level of education attained and NUTS 2 regions (1 000.
Calculations based on data from Eurostat, edat lfse 13. Note: Persons aged 25-64 and 20-24 with upper secondary or tertiary education attainment, by sex and NUTS 2 regions (from 2000 onwards%.
Calculations based on data from INS: Activity, employment and ILO unemployment rates, at territorial level, by educational level, by sex and area, in 2009;
World bank staff calculation based on SBS data 40. Additionally, the West Region presents the second highest incidence of gazelles over total number of firms.
In 2010, the last year for which firm level data from SBS dataset are available,
World bank staff calculation based on SBS data Source: World bank staff calculation based on SBS data 41. The sectoral specialization of the gazelles is slightly different than the distribution of firms overall.
While Western firms in general are concentrated mainly in service activities such as wholesale trade (14), %retail trade (10),
World bank staff calculation based on SBS data 42. The contribution of startups to productivity growth in West Romania is higher than the contribution of startups to productivity growth in Romania as a whole.
Diagnostics, Challenges and Opportunities this exercise is based on the final sample of the SBS survey data as after excluding for outliers in
new start-ups (NSU), new big-entries (NBE) and exit firms (X). Considering the first and latest year of data (2005 and 2010) available in the SBS dataset,
World bank staff calculation based on SBS data Source: World bank staff calculation based on SBS data Figure 15:
TFP Growth Decomposition in Romania By Type of Firm And by Region: 2005-2010 Source:
World bank staff calculation based on SBS data The West Regions'export performance is very positive in overall terms 43.
World bank staff calculation based on SBS data Source: World bank staff calculation based on SBS data 44. Overall, the West Region export performance is very positive:
export growth is sustained (Figure 18), particularly since 2009 and is driven by the performance of firms located in Arad
World bank staff calculation based on SBS data Source: World bank staff calculation based on SBS data III. 2. Main challenges Fruits of economic growth were distributed not evenly across the region 45.
The fruits of economic growth and convergence with Europe were distributed not evenly across the region. Already substantial inequalities in economic and social outcomes were exacerbated sharply over the past decade.
World bank staff calculations based on data from Eurostat: Gross domestic product (GDP) at current market prices by NUTS 3 regions purchasing power standard per inhabitant nama r e3gdp 02468 10 12 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
World bank staff calculations based on data from Eurostat: Gross domestic product (GDP) at current market prices by NUTS 3 regions millions of Euro nama r e3gdp 46.
World bank staff calculations based on data from Institute of National Statistics; Monthly gross wages at NACE 2 48.
Calculations based on data from Structural Business Survey Note: In the Auto cluster, the index for Arad is 100 (equal to the regional average)
therefore no bar is visible in the figure. 23 The only available relative price data are on food prices by municipality.
Calculations based on customs data from Institute of National Statistics As a result of the spatial effect of the transition of the economy and conditioned in part by geography,
Calculations based on data from Structural Business Survey Note: Basic sectors include those sectors which sell primarily outside the local area;
Data shows that in 2011 the West Region had the third lowest number of students enrolled in technical high schools of all the regions in Romania (34
Diagnostics, Challenges and Opportunities these numbers are based on the final sample of the SBS survey data as after excluding for outliers.
World bank staff calculation based on SBS data. 57. The auto industry is by far the biggest employer in the region among manufacturing sectors with an importance in terms of total employment that is similar (17%)to the combined share (16.8%)of employment represented by all the other manufacturing sectors
World bank staff calculation based on SBS data. Table 11. Out of Region Plant Size of Firms Headquartered in the West Region (2010) Size(#employees) Plants Percent 0-9 168 64.7 10-49 58 23.0 50
World bank staff calculation based on SBS data. 60. Sectorial, firm and geographical concentration may lead to high volatility of value added growth and sharp drop of per capita GDP during a crisis. By contrast,
Diagnostics, Challenges and Opportunities this exercise is based on the final sample of the SBS survey data as after excluding for outliers. 38 Export performance is concentrated also very
World bank staff calculations based on INS data Source: World bank staff calculations based on INS data 62. Moreover, export growth over the period 2005-2011 has been very reliant on the intensive margin,
i e. 75%of export growth came from incumbent exporters going to markets they already served and with no innovation in terms of product range.
World bank staff calculations based on INS data 63. There is a shift in destination markets within the EU
World bank staff calculations based on INS data 60 70 80 90 100 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Bucuresti-Ilfov
World bank staff calculations based on INS data 64. Overall, West Region exports are concentrated in relatively low-skill, low-sophistication industries like footwear, textile, rubber, wood,
World bank staff calculations based on INS data Increasing integration with regional value chains, leading to low local value addition 65.
the lack of export data for service sectors which includes ICT services prevents the use of the Taymaz et al (2011) methodology.
World bank staff elaboration based on INS customs level data 31 Taymaz, Erol, Ebru Voyvoda and Kamil Yýlmaz (2011.
Second, being reliant on export data, it does not account for the domestic dimension of value chains thereby providing only a partial overview of the situation. 43 67.
World bank staff calculations based on INS data 68. While declining value added at sector level is a global trend
Calculations based on data from Business Registry Note: Foreign firms include firms with any share of foreign participation,
Calculations based on data from Business Registry Notes: 2006 and 2007 Cohorts refers to the firms that started (as evidenced by being recorded in the Business Registry for the first time) in the respective years;
Specifically, the identification of specialization opportunities draws on the Structural Business Survey data (for the 2008-2010 period) and follows a three step approach.
First, the firm level data used for this analysis does not provide information regarding the set of specific products that are produced by each firm.
as the INS data covers 2008-2010 time horizon, the analysis reflects the immediate post crisis scenario and,
which the identification of specialization opportunities has not drew on data (NACE 4 digit) sector analysis. 49 80.
the last year for which Eurostat provides data on regional R&d outlays, the total intramural R&d expenditures (considering business enterprise sector, government sector, higher education sector,
and potential investors. 45 For references on the IMPF projections for Romania GDP, please see International monetary fund, World Economic Outlook Database, April 2013. http://www. imf. org/external
Eurostat data (rd e gerdreg) 47 Although there are no dedicated financial means, the region can identify financing resources in specific cases (e g. certain programs financed from EU Funds,
World bank staff simulations based on Eurostat and IMF data.**Note: the latest available data for R&d over GDP indicator for the West region is for 2010;
2011 and 2012 levels are assumed to be the same. Source: World bank staff simulations based on Eurostat and IMF data. 139.
Building on the analysis conducted as part of this assessment, this chapter drafts inputs for smart specialization strategy organized under three main policy areas:
all cluster analysis is restricted to this time period. Table A1. 4. ICT cluster: NACE 2 sector list Sector NACE CODES Comments ICT 261 all (Eurostat definition) 262 all (Eurostat definition) 263 all (Eurostat
An initiative focused on ICT competitiveness would help to develop the innovative data base of the region (such as an E-Regional Market)
The current strategy is based on data in the Diagnosis Analysis Report on communication services in broadband (Roland Berger 2006)
and on those supplied by the National Authority in Communications concerning coverage with electronic broadband communications. 5 I. 1 Definition of the broadband communication concept Broadband, beyond its lexical or technical definition, irrespective of the transmission means (cable, radio,
only if it is interpreted as a set of technological opportunities that allow rapid transmission of a huge volume of data,
the different development levels, the level of coverage with infrastructure networks as well as the difference as concerns the applications popularity.
into consideration the data in the table above and the fact that there must be a clear definition of areas where access to electronic broadband communications is limited due to different circumstances,
implies an exchange of specialized info globally distributed, access to specific applications and large data traffic generators.
The interconnectivity between the business environment and that of digital communications is still at an initial stage,
Thus, we can develop data basis (e-Tourism, e-Culture), that favor the development of the digital content of cultural type, including in tourism field by introducing necessary info for promoting national attractions thus contributing to the growth of Romanian values and of the number of tourists.
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
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.
Statistical data concerning electronic communication market in Romania in the first half of 2008, reported by providers to the National Authority for Communications,
According to data reported by internet providers in June, 2008, in Romania, there were approximately 2, 27 million broadband access connections to the internet provided at fixed points, with 760,000 more than in the similar period of 2007 (1, 51 millions) and 1,
ANC Coaxial cable Fiber optics xdsl UTP/FTP cable Other supports*radio access, satellite access, access rent lines 13 Data published by the European commission show that,
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
According to data provided by ANC for the next period companies and institutions intend to purchase a broadband connection at high speed transfer, this intention belonging to small companies for a value of 16-17%and at a smaller value than 9%for big companies with more than 50 employees.
Penetration in ascending tendency of mobile phone (123%coverage; High penetration rate of CATV networks (75%coverage;
Ascending tendency of competitivenes on major segments; The range of available technological solutions in ascending tendency;
Long distance data transportation networks are developed well; The purchase cost terminals (PCS, laptops, mobile phones, mobile smartphone, etc) is rather low as compared to previous years Weak points Low penetration
We shall focus especially on extending the coverage area of broadband communication in disadvantaged areas.
-to collect and centralize statistical data related to the process of equipping the population with reception devices.
B. Europe Strategy 2020 Europe strategy 2020 designed for a period of 10 years focuses on developing a digital economy, the promotion of low-carbon, encouraging development of new products and modernizing
Recent data (April 2010) provided by ANCOM show a 12.4%increase in the number of fixed broadband connections at the end of 2009 versus the same period of 2008, from 2, 5 to 2, 8 million connections.
These preliminary data indicate a penetration rate of broadband fixed connections at 13.1%of the population and 34.2%of households at the end of last year.
either the lack access to means of communication, where outside the coverage of electronic communications networks.
A comprehensive coverage of broadband is crucial to boost growth and jobs in Europe. But 23%of people living in rural areas have no access to fixed broadband networks.
There should be a financial contribution from the telecom sector to ensure universal coverage of broadband
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
A. Government increased capacity to take decisions based on resources offered by Information Society Facilitate obtaining data,
and processing 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 health through electronic public services D. International Context Improve information security Reassessment of host status for data Increased competitiveness
-Draft Law on single database (national electronic registers)- Amendments to the Law nr. 161 of 2003,
INE and Datacomex. 1 Data available in December 2012. This table presents the available data for each indicator in the latest update of each source.
Population and territory The Autonomous Community of the Balearic islands is located in the Mediterranean sea along the eastern coast of the Iberian peninsula.
October 2012 data The unemployment rate in Balearic islands in 2011 (21,96%)is well above the European average (9, 70%)and the OECD countries (8, 20),
Evidently, this raises fundamental new questions about management levels, responsibilities, control rights, data access, markets and market roles, as well as regulation.
competitive energy markets, efficient use of energy, integration of fluctuating renewables, consumer protection and data safety, industry development, research.
to avoid the need of regular visual data collection by utility personnel, to gain a better short-term control over electricity losses (including theft prevention),
to define or restructure responsibilities for data handling, customer contact or local congestion management, easily lead to considerable shifts in technological, commercial and political power between the players involved.
competitive energy markets, efficient use of energy, integration of fluctuating renewables15, consumer protection and data safety, 16 industry development (mainly ICT, electrical equipment, appliances
2) ensuring data protection for consumers;(3) establishing a regulatory framework to provide incentives for Smart Grid deployment;(
and a stronger representa--tion of the telecom industry) has been appointed by DG Energy. 25 The updated mandate puts a stronger emphasis on regulatory issues as well as on communication and data handling.
This is a huge growth opportunity for the corresponding industries offering hardware, software, data handling and communication.
http://www. tdeurope. eu/data/TD%20europe%20position%20paper%20on%20infrastructures%20and%20smar t%20grids%20010212. pdf 48 This is also the case in member
Who will have access to real-time consumption data of the customers? Will there be distribution--level markets for optimally managing capacities,
A centralised approach would require much more efforts for data gathering, data handling, data security and discussions on data privacy.
and have access to detailed consumer data. Moreover, in a perspective where consumption and production of energy cannot be separated clearly anymore since increasing numbers of (industrial,
Bundesverband Neuer Energieanbieter, Berlin. http://www. neue--energieanbieter. de/data/uploads/20111010 bne positionspapier smart grids. pdf Brandstätt, C.,Brunekreeft, G.,Fridrichsen, N.,2012.
Research methodology APPROACH DATA METHOD Quantitative Statistical data from Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE) on number of establishments, GDP, employment and Input-Output regional
) Qualitative Qualitative data: all the regional RIS3 in Spain available from the Spanish Ministry of Finance and Public Administration (MINHAP)( http://www. dgfc. sgpg. meh. es/sitios/dgfc/)and each regional
A progressive homogenization in the methods and mechanisms of stablishing priorities at regional level (that is, sharing common databases, sectorial/technological definitions, etc..
the tuning of priority choices included, indicators to follow-up and improve the strategy, a data set of policies (some
1 Background information on research and innovation in Aragon Palma de Mallorca RIS 3 meeting, February 2013 Key socio economic data Aragón is proud of
from data facilitated by IDEPA. After that general introduction, we will discuss position in the last Regional Innovation Scoreboard,
According to the latest population data, for the advancement of the Municipal Register to January 1, 2011, Asturias has 1,
according to the latest data provided by the National Statistics Institute in Central Business Directory. This is a decrease from the previous year of 1. 3
With a noticeable drop in spending on innovation over the past two years with available data, 2009 and 2010.
In view of the above data the main features of the Asturian economy and more specifically of its industrial sector would be the following:
With due caution with the data presented in Expert Assessment of RIS3 strategy for the region of Asturias, Spain Miquel Barceló 6 this report,
See more details in annex 5. 1. For every institution visited some basic data, functions and available figures are provided.
Movilidad, semantica, inteligencia ambiental y Open Data. Sede W3c. 80 personas Presupuesto 2011: 4 M€ Pieza clave de una futura estrategia del sector TIC.
The strategy has been iniciated by IDEPA with the preparation of some data based on enquiries and information already available,
By indirect data like companies participating in Neotec programs (CDTI loans to based technology), EIBT certification by ANCES (National Association of CEEI's) or by information provided by the University,
The strategy indicates some agents related with the priority KET's. Cross-clustering capacity, entrepreneurship and the innovation capabilities of SMES and other strategic actions should be defined.
and Asociations and reinforcing some priority clustering processes in a similar way than in some European regions. c) Try to increase the participation of different private agents
or agents from sources like the University or other agents. h) Action plans and/or realistic roadmaps in line with the objectives must be defined. i) Strategic actions fostering cross-clustering capacity,
Economic data The (Gross domestic product) GDP of Cantabria was 13.289,89 millions of € in 2011. The GDP per capita in Cantabria was 22. 407€ in 2011.
Economic data GDP distribution Services 61%Industry and energy 17%Construction: 12%Agriculture: 3%A high percentage of GDP in services, is a symptom of developed region.
Economic data Industry GDP distribution 34.72%Metal processing. 12.51%Food, beverages and tobacco. 10.37%Chemistry. 8. 01%Machinery and 6, 2%34,72%6
%Car parts. 12,51%10,37%8, 01%7, 61%6, 5%Economic data Services GDP distribution 26,87%Business services. 13,76%Tourism
%13%10%8%8%Economic data The main export destinations: France. Germany. Italy. U k. Portugal.
el fin de alcanzar una cobertura que permita el acceso a una velocidad de 30 megabits por segundo (Mbps) o superior
la concentración de recursos en los objetivos de Europa 2020, la sim mecanismos de ejecución más coherentes, énfasis sobre resultados
there is a significant increase in the R&d activity of the enterprises as compared with the data of one decade ago, in
%Figure 5. Main data of‘HAMHIT'Companies in Castilla y León. Source:
RESEARCH AND INNOVATION STRATEGY FOR SMART SPECIALISATION (RIS3) OF CASTILLA Y LEON 2014-2020 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Research and Innovation S t r a t e g y
%somewhat above than the national average(-0. 4%)and below the European average (2. 2%).According to the data published by EUROSTAT,
Based on objective data and including solid supervision and evaluation systems. 1. 2 METHODOLOGY The elaboration of the Castilla y León RIS3 has followed the six-step methodology published by the European commission's Smart Specialisation Platform4,
The latest available data assigns economic returns for Castilla y León participation in national R&d programmes compared with the national total of 3. 5%in 2012.
Since January 2012, broadband coverage throughout the region has been available (universal service. Concerning Internet access technology, data for the first quarter of 2013 in Castilla y León are very positive,
and for the most part, are above the national average. As for speeds, 64.3%of the population has access to 30 Mbps broadband,
Additional noteworthy data is the positive evolution of technology by the youngest part of the population, especially in the 10 to 15-year-old age range.
where usage data and ICT availability continue to be low with minor annual economic growth. In 2012, specifically, only 68%of companies with fewer than 10 employees had compared computers with 71.6%at the national level.
Usage data from companies using the Castilla y León Online Government is better than the usage of these services by citizens:
STRENGTHS Territory Availability of broadband coverage throughout the region (universal service. Presence of leading ICT related reference centers and facilities in the region.
cloud computing, and new pay-peruse models, Open Data; new models for collaboration with other companies.
such as mobile applications and technology, cyber security, Big data, Internet of the Future, Cloud computing, all of which are crosscutting technologies for any economic activity
6. 1 The deployment of telecommunications networks and services to ensure digital connectivity. 6. 2 Develop the digital economy for companies growth
9 MONITORING AND EVALUATION 1 Latest data available from 2010.2 National Statistics Institute. 3 Scopus Database, Elsevier. 4 Application of historical data queried from the Spanish
and Tourism. 7 Data corresponding to the first six months of 2013.8 At least once a week during the last three months. 9 Data corresponding to 2013.
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