improve the business environment, encourage entrepreneurial attitude, support the provision of train -ing in young and small enterprises, improve access to debt and equity finance when necessary,
-tively scan the environment for potential high-growth firms in order to develop customised support for them.
operational environment Facilitate the environment for small business operation Facilitate the environment for entrepreneurial firm growth
Resource Provision Source Mostly from public sources Combination of public and private sources Type of financial re
-sources Grants, subsidies, soft loans R&d loans and innovation grants, business angel finance, venture finance, IPOS
improving the business environment, promoting entre -preneurship, facilitating access to markets and disseminating good practices. 55
and Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment. 73 The development process can be launched with, for example,
other relevant professional environments within the organisation so that the company has one point of ac
Companies have to acquire funds in a complex and changing financial environment, in an environment that
99 See http://ec. europa. eu/enterprise/policies/finance/financing-environment/index en. htm 100 As announced by the European commission on 13 april 2011, see European commission (2011
103 See http://ec. europa. eu/enterprise/policies/finance/financing-environment/sme-finance-forum/index en. htm
suggested focusing on improving the business environment for all enterprises rather than aiming to create
ï The Production Environment Innovation Tech Development programme provides funds to improve efficiency of the production line and product quality
Governmental policies have been a vital factor in sustaining Singapore's business-friendly environment Singaporeâ s economic success has largely been built on the strength of its manufacturing and financial ser
goals towards creating an innovative environment SPRING Singapore is an enterprise development agency with a focus on supporting the growth of
In any case, success of Singaporeâ s companies is based on an entrepreneurial environment in the country and a critical mass of qualified technical and managerial manpower.
a focus on high-tech SMES within the proper support environment can stimulate gazelles creation significantly. In Canada, the response to the dire shortage of capital funding has
-panies should leverage their strengths in the areas of environment and energy (green innovations) as well as
-prisesâ strategies may have to change in the face of changing economic environments. 175 Speed limitations:
This would mean to improve the tax and regulatory environment for VC and remove impedi
2010 Hoxha/Capelleras Fast-growing firms in a transitional and extreme environment: are they different 2010 Littunen/Niittykangas The rapid growth of young firms during various stages of entrepreneurship
Public sector Environments Work Package 5 European) Policy) Brief)#)5)))2 Learning! from! Innovation! in! Public sector!
Environments 1 Relevance! of! ICTCDRIVEN! social! innovation!''Nowadays,'the'issue'of'public'sector'innovation'is'very'important'in'light'of'the'economic'and'social'crisis'that'is'hitting'European'countries.'
'The'LIPSE'project'(Learning'from'Innovation'In'public'Sector'Environments)' identifies'drivers'and'barriers'to'successful'social'innovation'in'the'public'sector.'
Environments 2. To'develop'policy'guidelines 'and'instruments'that'public'decisionqmakers'can'use'to'improve'adoption,'diffusion'and'upscaling'of'ICTQDRIVEN'innovations.'
Environments Determinants (and (barriers (in (the (external (context('First,'we'found'that'determinants 'and'barriers'referred'to'eqprocurement'are'not'so'different'from'the'determinants
Environments data! on! the! level! of! takecup! of! ecprocurement! on! total! regional! procurement! to! promote
Environments Lastly,'a'prominent'barrier'is'the'lack'of'interqoperability;''that'is,'the'coherent'integration'of'organizational'processes'among'departments'or'organizations.'
Environments Third,'the'external'context'is'relevant'in'pushing'organizations'to'adopt'telework'because'of'the'needqbased'demands'of'society.'
Environments Third,'the'bureaucratic'culture'is'a'critical'barrier'to'upscaling,'especially'(but'not'exclusively)' among'late (adopters'and'non>adopters.'
Environments notification'of'tender'opportunities'and'the'electronic'availability'of'tender'documents'(originally'expected'by'midq2014;'(
Environments 6. Favor'the'spontaneous'emergence'of! âoegrassrootsâ! initiatives! among'employees'for'the'implementation'of'telework'experiments
Environments 6 Project! identity 'Project-Name-Learning'from'Innovation'In'public'Sector'Environments'(LIPSE ''Coordinator -Prof.
(Dr. Victor (Bekkers,'Erasmus'University'Rotterdam,'Department'of'Public'Administration:''Rotterdam,'Netherlands,'bekkers@fsw. eur. nl
environment Projects may contain closely connected but limited demonstration or pilot activities aiming to show
technical feasibility in a near to operational environment Funding rate: 100 %H2020 Research and innovation
environment 7) Moreover, the digitised material can be reused â for both commercial and non -commercial purposes â for uses such as developing learning and educational content
Heritage & Environment 111 Section 9: Flood Risk Assessment 125 Section 10: Implementation 130 APPENDICES 138
Doehlg Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local government Dot Department of Transport DSL Digital Subscriber Line
The changing economic and social environment over recent years has posed challenges for policy makers in ensuring that development is regulated
national economic environment, new and updated planning and environmental policies and legislative requirements relating to strategic infrastructure, strategic environmental assessment, potential impacts on habitats, flood risk as
offers a good quality of life in an environment rich in heritage and landscape value The Settlement Strategy sets out the Settlement Hierarchy for the region.
Environment, Heritage and Local government. Within the region, population targets are set for each local authority area and for the main urban centres to provide a guide for population growth in the region
â¢An environment which is attractive for people to live in â¢The Regional Competitiveness Agenda developed by Forfã¡
heritage and environment for the present and future generations. The Section also highlights the richness and
environment of the highest quality 1. 1 Planning and Development Acts These Regional Planning Guidelines are revised a
*Where the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local government is not satisfied that the planning authority has taken adequate steps to address inconsistencies in a Development
In addition, the following guidance documents have been issued by the Department of the Environment, Herit -age and Local government,
catchments, the maritime environment and the cultural heritage â¢ensuring that construction design is of a high quality and appropriate to the scale and context of its
integrity of our natural environment for future generations as well as meeting our international responsibilities and Climate Change obligations;
highest quality environment in both urban and rural areas 1. 5. 2 Local Area Plans The Planning and Development Act, 2000 states that a Planning Authority may prepare a Local Area Plan for
implementation of the NSS will take place in a very different developmental environment. The regional devel
and environments by identifying and facilitating the development of marine tourism clusters Fishing Fishing Ports are an important part of the economy along the Southeast coast, with Duncannon, Kilmore
levels of use, development and activity in coastal zones and improving the state of the coastal environment
-scape providing links between the physical, the historic, the environment and individuals. They are an important
environment. Cyclists and walkers can explore the historic castles and ruins and the scenic countryside on the
2. 2. 4 The State of the Environment The state of the environment can be assessed by reference to fundamental indicators including the quality of water
and conservation status of biodiversity. Since the preparation of the 2004 Regional Planning Guidelines a range of
EU legislation has emerged to provide additional regulatory control for the environment with key legislation includ
Planning Guidelines details the current status of the environment in the Southeast Region in relation to the range
Irelandâ s Environment 2008, the Environmental Protection Agencyâ s fourth state of the environment report,
an overall assessment of Irelandâ s environment. The overall conclusion of the report is that the quality of Irelandâ s
environment is relatively good but there are some key environmental challenges facing Ireland and these include
species. Biodiversity loss is a serious threat to the quality of Irelandâ s environment as habitat degradation and
those of wetland and aquatic environments such as Atlantic salmon, Otter and Freshwater Pearl Mussel, are 1 Also informed by the EPAÂ s â Water Quality in Ireland 2007-2008:
-agement are critical to ensure maintenance of a good quality environment Along with water quality and conservation of biodiversity, Climate Change impacts present real challenges to future
-vation and understanding of our architectural, archaeological and natural environment County Heritage Plans have been published for County Waterford, Waterford City, Kilkenny, Carlow and South Tip
of visitor attractions, a high quality environment and a wide range of activities (golf, equestrian angling, walking, cycling, quality natural and built
A diverse and good quality environment and landscape Certain opportunities have also been identified 1. In-migration has established a local workforce
society and which offers a good quality of life in an environment rich in heritage and landscape value
where efficient public transport and quality public services and a high quality environment make them attractive places to live, to work in and do business In this is the key to building critical mass and
-acteristic environment, landscape and heritage assets by D1 Ensuring that agriculture continues to play an important role in the lives of the people of the Southeast.
D8 Encouraging the preservation of a high quality environment, and conservation of natural and built heritage
a high quality living environment. Local authorities should en -courage development of towns and villages through setting out clear policies in their development plans and in
Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local government in accordance with Part II Chapter IV of the Planning
spatial planning, transportation, rural life and the environment Section 3. 3 sets out the Settlement Hierarchy for the region and the principles upon
3. Enhancing the Environment and Securing Energy Supplies; Increasing the production and use of renewable
There should be an environment which is attractive for people to live in. This provides a competitive, sustainable and strong platform for business development responsive to domestic and world
â¢Strong cities and towns are needed to support a competitive business environment, working in partnership with
a high quality built environment, including parks, green spaces and other amenities adequate zoned and serviced land banks for uses such as residential and industrial development
water supply, wastewater disposal systems, an environment capable of accommodating current water services requirements and major additional requirements into the future
Biotechnology Research Centre in Carlow, the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local government offices and the EPA Headquarters at Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford and Kildalton College in Co. Kilkenny provide
Health, Environment and Energy, Life sciences and ICT. An intensification of collaboration among institutions within the region will enhance the value of such activity
â¢a thriving, humanâ scale, cultural and social environment, concentrated around distinctive street patterns 6 Autumn 2011 Training Programmes
-tractions and products of a type and scale appropriate to the surrounding environment and which are market
in harmony with the urban/rural, physical and human environment PPO 4. 15 It is an objective of the Regional Authority to work with the relevant authorities including the
subject to demonstrating that the environment will not be impacted negatively 4. 9 Summary of Appropriate Locations for Increased Enterprise Activity
environment and landscape and development of cultural and recreational assets 6 The absence of a university within the region has been cited as a key regional deficit and a formal application by WIT for upgrade to university
agribusiness and environment/life sciences), working with the relevant industry associations and the HEIS. Action at a regional level
Until recently the planning of the built environment had being dictated primarily by the geometry of road design
create attractive, lively, safe and interesting environments â Smarter Travel: A Sustainable Transport Futureâ seeks to achieve a shift to more sustainable means of trans
of pedestrians in the urban environment through the management of movement, including traffic calming. Major
and promoting a safe and pleasant walking environment for all, and this will include the identification of conflict points.
a safer environment in the immediate vicinity of schools, where opportunities arise. School travel plans will be
greater demands on the environment The National Water conservation Programme is designed to identify and substantially reduce the levels of unac
systems in unsewered rural areas for protection of our environment and specifically water quality. The code
use of energy, to improve the quality of the environment and to contribute to sustainable development.
The proposed Climate Change Bill to be published by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local
and the high quality natural environment However, the NSS emphasises the importance of establishing and supporting a viable network of rural
Heritage & Environment 110 Regional Planning Guidelines for the Southeast Region 2010-2022 Section 8:
Heritage & Environment 112113 113 8. 1 Introduction A sustainable approach to development and regional planning means ensuring the provision of a high quality of life
The environment comprises the natural and built environment. Each has its own specific protective legislation
The natural environment refers to landscape, water resources, biodiversity, designated sites of nature conservation interest, protected species (flora and fauna), soils, geological heritage and forestry
Heritage & Environment 113 113 Article 5 of the ELC is set out in Table 8. 1 below
-partment of the Environment, Heritage and Local Gov -ernment, June 2000), though not finalised, heighten
Heritage & Environment 114115 115 Key issues identified during the RPG review process included water quality and sustainability of many surface
marine environment as envisaged by the new EU Marine Strategy Directive will be made even more difficult by
Heritage & Environment 115 115 PPO 8. 6 Planning Authorities should provide for the following biodiversity objectives through Coun
Heritage & Environment 116117 117 ated riparian habitats in urban areas, the integration and improvement of natural watercourses in urban renewal
The following mechanisms for protection of the aquatic environment could be considered for inclusion in development plans
the aquatic environment (particularly within towns and cities â¢The identification and creation of linear parks along waterways incorporating preservation of the
Our built heritage is part of the environment we live and work in and refers to structures built by man, physical alterations
Heritage & Environment 117 117 Vernacular architecture is used the term to describe local and/or regional traditional building forms and types
â¢Promote sustainable and sympathetic reuse, regeneration and/or development of the built environment whist retaining and protecting the distinctive character of a structure or an area
urban-design quality in the design of the built environment PPO 8. 11 Planning Authorities should comply with the obligations under Section 10 of the Plan
Heritage & Environment 119 118 Ireland has known over 120,000 archaeological monuments and only a very small number of these monuments
Heritage & Environment 119 118 8. 5 Amenities The Southeast Region has a wealth and diversity of amenities and attractions including features of national
Heritage & Environment 120121 121 PPO 8. 20 The Regional Authority will support the examination and consideration by local authorities of
Public open space is a vital element in the creation of a quality urban environment,
Heritage & Environment 121 121 The issue of green infrastructure is one that has been growing in prominence and importance in recent years
Heritage & Environment 122123 123 The introduction of Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitats Directive Assessment allows for informed
Heritage & Environment 123 123 provision of appropriate services-be it transport, water supply or treatment.
of appropriate infrastructure would have negative consequences on the environment and should be avoided The Regional Authority is committed to the promotion of sustainable development
Projects in Ireland-Guidance for Planning Authoritiesâ issued by the Department of the Environment, Heritage
Heritage & Environment 124125 A p p ro x. Sc a le Ke y se
the natural environment. Flooding from the sea and from rivers is known probably best, but prolonged and intense
activities, it can threaten people, their property and the environment. Of increasing concern are the consequences
The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local government and the Office of Public works published Guidelines on The Planning System and Flood Risk management in 2009.
Regional Flood Risk Appraisal is contained within the Environment Report prepared as part of the Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Regional Planning Guidelines
In a complex environment it is difficult to set precise targets with a reasonable expectation of them being achieved.
which measure changes in the environment, especially changes which are critical in terms of environmental quality. A range of indicators are proposed as part of the SEA process, to
monitor the effects on the environment of implementing the Regional Planning Guidelines, presented in terms of the achievement of the environmental protection objectives and the impact on the environmental factors that the
Ms. Aileen Doyle Senior Planning Advisor Department of the Environment Heritage and Local government Mr. Jim Ellis Asst.
competences, creative environments and businesses needed for 21st century innovation What is innovation Traditional concepts of
the way the social environment reacts. Will innovative behaviour be ridiculed or admiredâ âoewhat is typical for our last
competitive environment necessary for advanced learning in universities and colleges Why smart grids Smart grid delivers electricity
environment, smarter logistics, the internet of things new materials, medical applications and aging We are currently a long way from these goals.
expect to see an open environment that stimulates and supports innovators from SMES, public sector universities, as well as large companies
Innovation environment Strategic objectives Pillars Pillar 2 identifies new economic opportunities in emerging sectors, based on
Pillar 4 focuses on improving the innovation environment RIS3CAT Structure: Pillars and Tools The strategy seeks to combine R&i tools consolidated in Catalonia with new instruments
Innovation environment Pillar 2 Pillar 3 Pillar 4pillar 1 Public policies This document is divided into four sections.
-cutting technologies and innovation environment) so as to advance towards achieving the four strategic objectives that will make âoevision 2020â a reality in Catalonia.
the new environment, engaging in open innovation and creating value by improving and generating new processes, products and services
6. Protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency 7. Promoting sustainable transport and removing bottlenecks in key network
6. To protect the environment and promote resource efficiency 8. To promote employment and support labour mobility
-Pillar 4. Innovation environment 2. Structure 25 Figure 8. Relationship Between Strategic Objectives and Pillars
Innovation environment Strategic objectives Pillars Figure 9. RIS3CAT Structure: Four Interrelated Pillars These four pillars are described as follows
2. 3. 4. Innovation Environment (Pillar 4 The competitiveness of companies (particularly SMES, which often lack the capacity to
the innovation environment 3. Tools and Policies 3. Tools and Policies 32 RIS3CAT identifies the tools that enable direct action to be taken in order to match
the public policies that directly affect the innovation environment (P 3. Tools and Policies 34
modernise the business fabric and support new emerging sectors, particularly in environments such as the Catalan, with large, internationally recognised scientific production
-Training and professionalisation to enable stakeholders to work in a global environment and on international projects
environment and finance; regulation; and opportunities: these are the four basic areas in which action is required to
ever more competitive environment. In response to this, the Government promotes strategies to foster cooperation between companies in the framework of clusters and strategic plans.
outstanding talent, it is essential to ensure that the environment is favourable for R&i activities and
4. Permeability of RIS3CAT to determining factors in the environment and to the changing needs of society in general and the quadruple helix stakeholders in
RIS3CAT strategy must be permeable to determining factors in the environment and to the changing needs of research and innovation system stakeholders.
evolution of monitoring indicators and conditioning factors in the environment. The Technical Committee is responsible for this monitoring and, when appropriate, for
Innovation environment Strategic objectives Pillars Pillar 2 identifies new economic opportunities in emerging sectors, based on
Pillar 4 focuses on improving the innovation environment RIS3CAT Structure: Pillars and Tools The strategy seeks to combine R&i tools consolidated in Catalonia with new instruments
Innovation environment Pillar 2 Pillar 3 Pillar 4pillar 1 Public policies This document is divided into four sections.
-cutting technologies and innovation environment) so as to advance towards achieving the four strategic objectives that will make âoevision 2020â a reality in Catalonia.
the new environment, engaging in open innovation and creating value by improving and generating new processes, products and services
6. Protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency 7. Promoting sustainable transport and removing bottlenecks in key network
6. To protect the environment and promote resource efficiency 8. To promote employment and support labour mobility
-Pillar 4. Innovation environment 2. Structure 25 Figure 8. Relationship Between Strategic Objectives and Pillars
Innovation environment Strategic objectives Pillars Figure 9. RIS3CAT Structure: Four Interrelated Pillars These four pillars are described as follows
2. 3. 4. Innovation Environment (Pillar 4 The competitiveness of companies (particularly SMES, which often lack the capacity to
the innovation environment 3. Tools and Policies 3. Tools and Policies 32 RIS3CAT identifies the tools that enable direct action to be taken in order to match
the public policies that directly affect the innovation environment (P 3. Tools and Policies 34
modernise the business fabric and support new emerging sectors, particularly in environments such as the Catalan, with large, internationally recognised scientific production
-Training and professionalisation to enable stakeholders to work in a global environment and on international projects
environment and finance; regulation; and opportunities: these are the four basic areas in which action is required to
ever more competitive environment. In response to this, the Government promotes strategies to foster cooperation between companies in the framework of clusters and strategic plans.
outstanding talent, it is essential to ensure that the environment is favourable for R&i activities and
4. Permeability of RIS3CAT to determining factors in the environment and to the changing needs of society in general and the quadruple helix stakeholders in
RIS3CAT strategy must be permeable to determining factors in the environment and to the changing needs of research and innovation system stakeholders.
evolution of monitoring indicators and conditioning factors in the environment. The Technical Committee is responsible for this monitoring and, when appropriate, for
â European regions in non European environments â They can serve as centers of trade and services
Marine environment â¢STRENGTHS: Canarian Oceanic Platform (PLOCAN +Projects of experimentation with renewable energies in offshore facilities
Marine environment Integrated and sustainable harnessing of deep Ocean â¢R+D+i in Offshore Multiuse Platforms including essentially:
Innovation friendly business environments for SMES...70 Research infrastructures, centres of competence and science parks...
â¢dynamics of the entrepreneurial environment Regional assets: a strategy rooted in the regional specificities
should have a special focus on the regional entrepreneurial environment, assessing whether it is lively and can generate a significant flow of experiments, innovation ideas, or entrepreneurial
society, and environment shared by all stakeholders. The scenario constitutes the basis for developing a vision about where the region would like to be in the future,
business environment favourable to the creation of new SMES; existence of policies and instruments to
analysis (undertaken in an international environment and enlightening the spatial division of labour), context conditions for the operation of the cluster, labour market situation, etc
RIS3 processes can develop environments which both support and utilise user-centred innovation activities also with the aim of securing better
professions and they are fashioned invariably in action learning environments where there is a high degree of novelty associated with the activity.
competitiveness, environment, transports, etc When developing RIS3 strategies, Member States and regions need to take into account/be
on the relationship between the built environment and the natural environment. At its most fundamental level, this gives us four types of region, namely regions
environment and natural environment features, which uses three types of regions, namely predominantly urban regions, predominantly intermediate regions,
â¢Innovation friendly business environments for SMES â¢Research infrastructures, centres of competence and science parks
Innovation friendly business environments for SMES Why should an innovation-friendly business environment be part of smart specialisation
SMES are at the centre of the creation of jobs and growth at regional level.
SMES, and especially micro-enterprises, are heavily dependent on their regional environment where proximity plays a key role for innovation,
a framework for building a more friendly business environment in Europe. Regional authorities should focus on the content of the SBA
with specific policy areas (such as industry, health, agriculture, environment and culture) can provide public authorities and private sectors with strategic advice,
Intelligent Transport Systems, ecall), a cleaner environment and more efficient energy networks smart grids, smart metering), inter-modal and sustainable cities (smart cities), new media
a creative environment that promotes traditional cultural assets (cultural heritage, touristic destinations, dynamic cultural institutions and services), stimulates the development of creative
''Developing new business models for SMES','Improving the urban environment ''Developing Business incubators,'Supporting the physical and economic regeneration of urban and rural areas and
109 Included under the Cohesion policy as part of the thematic objective for protecting the environment.
SMES), protecting and improving the environment and promoting sustainable communities, and supporting the establishment of a sustainable, competitive and secure energy supply.
the administrations in charge of health and care services, environment, mobility, energy housing, waste and water management do not perceive themselves as having any role to
129 http://ec. europa. eu/enterprise/policies/sme/business-environment/public-procurement /102 administration (e g. environment, transport, industry, innovation) and allow the development of
strategies that cover entire countries (and even beyond Therefore, the European commission recommends â¢The development of smart specialisation strategies to include the issues of market-up-take
147 http://ec. europa. eu/environment/gpp/index en. htm 148 http://www. prismeprocurement. eu; http://www. winningtenders. eu/t4sme-tender-trial
areas for sustainable growth and innovation such as energy, environment, transport, land-use education or social services. The coordination of different policies and different levels of
economy and getting the actors of innovation and environment working together. Moreover regions have to reflect on how to benefit from the fast-emerging green eco-innovation sector
areas of innovation, competitiveness, environment and energy. This requires integrated and crosscutting approaches that combine innovation and sustainability into joint policies and
environment from design to delivery and end-of-life As part of their innovation strategies for smart specialisation, public authorities at regional and
assets, challenges and opportunities as regards its environment, natural assets, renewable energy potential and climate impacts in the studies that will serve as a basis for the
Environment, climate change and energy are included specifically in the draft new regulatory package, covering all shared managed funds, through thematic objectives, investment priorities
158 http://ec. europa. eu/environment/gpp/toolkit en. htm 159 http://ec. europa. eu/environment/emas/tools/index en. htm
160 http://www. e2b-ei. eu/e2bjti about. php? sse=3 107 Challenges in specific areas
Innovation friendly business environments for SMES Research infrastructures, centres of competence and science parks Universities
Innovation friendly business environments for SMES Research infrastructures, centres of competence and science parks Universities
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