Synopsis: Entrepreneurship: Environment:


INNOVATION AND SOCIETY - BROADENING THE ANALYSIS OF THE TERRITORIAL EFFECTS OF INNOVATION.pdf.txt

constructs his analysis in the economic environment and sees an actor-transformer in anybody who can implement a new combination of arrangements in a firm, an organization

diffusion or â€oepropagation environment. †To a certain extent, Veblen†s theory is imbued thus with a degree of â€oetechnological determinism. †However, Veblen brings other forces into play

reciprocity between technique/technology and the social environment. For him, not only do technologies have an effect on the cultural and institutional environment, but this institutional

environment itself exerts an effect on the technologies. Thus, a form of reciprocity of effects

exists between the social context and the technologies (or innovation, a term that we prefer


Innovation capacity of SMEs.pdf.txt

business-friendly environment for SMES with a view to ensuring and supporting their competitiveness and growth.

They contribute to creating a favourable environment for SME development and innovation and help in their internationalization.

environment incl. CSR •Weaknesses in networking •Lack of internal research capabilities •Shortage of financial resources

innovation environment Innovation Systems INOLINK http://www. inolink. eu /Innovation Policy in University City Regions

•Regulatory environment and procurement •Infrastructure •Support and technical assistance Those from the †financeâ€, †regulatory environment and procurement†and †support and technical

assistance†categories may also relate to the innovation capacity of SMES; however, the project Young

collaborative R&d activities, theme-specific R&d activities (Technological Environment Innovation Subsidy) or specific types of SMES (Young Innovative Enterprises Contract

o Technological Environment Innovation Subsidy •DISTRICT+29 o Joint R&d call •PERIA23 o Young innovative Enterprises Contract, with grants and public loans

investment in developing strategic areas such as quality, new technologies, environment security and hygiene The mechanism is applied through a partnership between ADRAL (the regional

With their wide knowledge of the territory and environment they can guide the fund to the most needed areas

responds to the unique circumstances of the commercial and industrial environment -Group development approach: Maximising learning effect by capitalising on certain

It creates a business to business environment in a regional context It is a flexible but simple concept.

members†relationships in distributed work environments The VE/VO was tested particularly in the field of technological innovation and technology

business opportunities, reports on the business environment and selected sectors such as water, energy, construction in 22 countries

environment. It encourages an approach based on continuous improvements which anchor CSR in SME strategies and management systems.

o Cluster Support Environment Model, focusing on the physical infrastructure requirements of a cluster o Regional Innovation Pole of Western Greece, to improve the technological and

•Cluster Support Environment Model (NW England) in the MINI-EUROPE project This good practice has been developed based on activity undertaken by the Sixth Framework

Environment Model Clustering physical infrastructure requirements to facilitate growth and internationalisation (§3. 2. 5

favourable environment for the innovation of SMES 4. 3 Recommendations for local & regional policymakers not addressed by the projects

between partners, including the SHARP-CLOUD environment (the tool used to interconnect the GPS identified in terms of issues tackled, topics,

This SHARP-CLOUD environment is enabling organisations, including SMES, to form and join online communities,

maintain and sustain member relationships in distributed work environments The VE/VO was experimented particularly in the field of technological innovation and technology transfer

environment, security and hygiene The mechanism is applied through a partnership between ADRAL (the regional development agency

With their deep knowledge of the territory and environment they can guide the fund to the

workers, consumer rights and the environment. It encourages an approach that is based on continuous improvements which anchor CSR in SME strategies and management systems.

business environment, available for private individuals as well as businessmen and other entrepreneurs for commercialising ideas from start to finish, from an invention to an innovationâ€.

containing business opportunities, reports on the business environment and selected sectors such as water, energy, construction in 22 countries.

issues (environment, climate and health issues. The activities carried out by the hub include coaching

Environment Innovation Subsidy Vouchers Cluster Supp Cluster mgmt I-CREO Internationalisatio Productive Clusters Programme Clusters mgmt

seminars, organized in cooperation with regional authorities, business environment institutions or entrepreneurs'associations, in order to foster business relations between regional SMES and


Innovation driven growth in Regions The role of Smart specialisation.pdf.txt

AND POLICY ENVIRONMENT...23 Summary...30 DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIALISATION STRATEGIES: THE ROLE OF REGIONAL PROFILNG AND INDICATORS...

allocating resources in an environment of structural change and uncertainty, risk, and information asymmetries •Activities, not sectors per se are the level for setting priority setting for knowledge

) Governments should create the necessary conditions, environment, dynamics and structures through which entrepreneurs and government learn about costs

ENVIRONMENT Although in many ways, the European union is a laboratory for the elaboration of smart specialisation

health and the environment. Furthermore, the government is not only there to moderate framework conditions, it has an important role in own right by creating markets (low carbon) and as a procurer of

e g. industry, health, agriculture, environment and culture) can play a crucial role during the process of

drivers of change in the GRDC's immediate and broader business environments over the next five years.

studies of the renewal of the Finnish economy and innovation environment. The study represents pioneering work in

The Tekes 2008 strategic focus area paper â€oepeople-Economy-Environment †Choices for building the

Smart Mobility, Solar and energy in built environment, Smart Materials, Lifetec&health (including Homecare), Design Source:

broader business environments over the next five years. They include: grain market characteristics environmental issues; government policy and regulatory requirements;

with VITO, the public research institute for environment, energy and materials. It has taken the lead in

energy efficiency and environment legislation •Enormous increases in raw materials •Negative Impacts of Revaluation of TL on

other priority areas which allow adapted environment for a bottom-up and an entrepreneurial discovery of

Environment, Energy and Resources; Safety; Design and Production Systems; Electrical Vehicles Special Research; Nano-technology in Automotive

infrastructure and environment in which the industry sat. After the Roadmap, a Common Research Agenda

innovation environment that encourage businesses and researchers to explore new frontiers in science technology, and business operations and processes;

environments that attract and retain businesses and create attractive and exciting places for people to learn

providing ongoing employment and creating an environment that allows workplace mobility and hence the possibility of open innovation and idea â€oecross fertilisationâ€

Business, Institute for Regional Development and Environment INNOVATION-DRIVEN GROWTH IN REGIONS: THE ROLE OF SMART SPECIALISATION

thematic working groups comprising 80 people from all three triple helix environments Based on an extensive survey results and on an expert assessment by working group leaders, four

and creating an attractive environment for research and development, and technological innovation preference is given to R&d and innovation activities potentially creating high economic added value

) and socioeconomic fields (health care, life environment, etc..There are six national R&d programmes launched, including sub-measures:

â€oepeople-Economy-Environment †Choices for building the future†represented the main linkage between regional and national strategies.

versatile studies of the renewal of the Finnish economy and innovation environment. The study at hand

expertise serving all industries and clusters, namely environment, design and practice-based innovation This model of thought enabled the collaboration of all the strategies, plans and bodies in the region.

iv) Timber built environments and scarce resources in housing; and iv) Design services Figure 2. 8. National (Lead Market) Themes and Practices in 2008-2010

are the environment, design and practice-based innovation. The regional bodies of Päijã¤t-Häme are

environment Intelligent systems and environments Interactive media Knowledge society for all Scarce resources Clean energy

Wellbeing and health Service business and service innovation  OECD 2013 127 Figure 2. 9. Framework of the national and regional platform

which is the leader in Finland in innovation environment research. The team has participated also in the

Clean tech/Environment †key organizational player†Lahti Science and Business Park INNOVATION-DRIVEN GROWTH IN REGIONS:

environment. Tekes as a national R&d funder; iii) EU€ s smart specialisation agenda; and iv) Industry

innovation environment and increase international education and research cooperation Lessons earned and conclusions for policy

with the top three areas of expertise led to a novel innovation environment, that could, perhaps

development, but also in the production and application of environment-friendly energy and  OECD 2013 131

new materials, environment and agriculture, society in sustainable socioeconomic development, safety and defence. The results of foresight projects have also been included in the Strategy for Innovation and

SMES and strengthening of their institutional environment and support for commercialisation of research. In particular the founding is directed to investments in industrial research

& Environment and in Biology (see Table 3. 2). Unfortunately, the absolute publication numbers are too low to give any valid assessment on

environment, Smart Materials, Homecare Design Life science, biotech, biomedicine pharma, health Environmental technologies, energy Mobility, traffic, transport, logistics

solar&energy in built environment; smart materials; homecare; design. The targeted policy instruments used to support the identified domains span across a whole range of policy domains (R&d, education

policies (research, technology, innovation, industrial policy, environment policy, education and training etc.).) This will help to broaden the traditional, linear-oriented innovation policies with demand-side

smart specialisation in the current economic context and policy environment Economic and policy rationales for smart specialisation


Innovation in SMEs - A review of its role to organisational performance and SMEs operations sustainability.pdf.txt

while preserving the environment so that these needs can be met not only in the present, but also for generations to come.

environment's ability to meet present and future needs "In this case long time life of the organisation and its stakeholders is vital

and the business environment in which they operate according to Burrone and Jaiya (2005. Leseure (2000) in support observed that, works

providing an environment for innovation Whereas Rothwell and Zegveld (1986) contrasted firm size and innovation across several

themes such as fostering a creative environment, the right leadership in addition, listen to new ideas, top management play multiple roles,

their structures and strategies periodically in order to suit the changing environment From the hypotheses conducted, the results showed that there was link between innovation and

Virtual Environments Innovation and R&d Activities, University of Technology Malaysia, Malaysia Essentials, 1999. Entrepreneurship development, 2: 1 http://www. essentials-on


Innovation in urban mobility_ policity making and planning.pdf.txt

environment itself, congestion adversely affects economic competitiveness, social cohesion and sustainable growth in Europe. Mobility issues in European cities and

and the environment requires a change in mindset by both decision makers and transport users. A new

Strategy on the Urban Environment, adopted in 2006 stresses the contribution of urban mobility trends to

damage to the built environment and social exclusion as well as increasing traffic volumes and congestion All policy documents highlight the EU€ s facilitating role

environment and human health. While these problems occur at local level, their impacts extend beyond city boundaries.

environment. Road transport alone contributes two -thirds of transport-related emissions of greenhouse gases New technologies are being developed to enable a

phase out †conventionally fuelled†vehicles in the urban environment and to introduce lower emission vehicles.

urban environment, and to increase living standards economic competitiveness, and social cohesion The guidelines on the Sustainable Urban Mobility

Citymobil †Advanced Transport for the Urban Environment, Final Citymobil Brochure November 2011 â Civitas Initiative (2012:

Environment, COM (2005) 718 final, Brussels â European commission (2007a: Green Paper, Towards a New Culture for Urban Mobility, SEC (2007) 1209 final, Brussels


Innovation studies in the 21st century questions from a users perspective.pdf.txt

who mastered these laws survived in the new environment. Those who did failed not This quotation, dating from the end of the 19th century,

Changes that are not only better for the environment, but which also lead to an upgrading of this sector,

account the characteristics of the selection environment in innovation processes. In other words, the generation of variations is driven partly by the producers†expectations as to the


Innovation, collaboration and SMEs internal research capacities.pdf.txt

) The technological environment within which firms operate has been transformed. Technol -ogy has become so complex that it cannot be handled

who establish weak ties with their environment may not favourably react to public policies which emphasis

environment to suppliers and clients. The manage -ment style is centralised •The second kind of entrepreneurial managers en

its institutional environment 4. 1. 1. The sector of production of the innovation The innovative projects were classified according

and the external environment and on horizontal com -munication among departments. Overlapping knowl -edge across individuals is crucial to ameliorate internal


Innovation, Performance and Growth Intentions in SMEs.pdf.txt

Due to the lack of resources usually common within the small firm environment, a stronger understanding of the factors contributing to their innovative performance is beneficial 1

by its nature be altered quickly by either internal or external events in the firm environment

Strategic management of small firms in hostile and benign environments. Strategic Management Journal 10 (1), 75-87


Innovation_in_SMEs._The_case_of_home_accessories_in_Yogyakarta__Indonesia_2013.pdf.txt

environment, venture capital and business development support. The research recommendation is to include the notion of absorptive capacity in studies of innovation systems

comprises the business environment, education systems and the regional ability to attract and retain high educated people.

relatively weak but improving business environment, and education system reduce the ability to innovate. The question is

-economic stability, the education system and the business environment. As these are likely to be incomplete in emerging economies, they impact on innovation (Lundvall 2007

environment for innovative firms. As Yogyakarta is one administrative metropolitan area, it creates unity in governance issues

Standards of production, quality, environment and labor were audited. IKEA audited the firm their subcontractors, suppliers, transporters and all others involved in the value chain.

secret is a dream in such an environment. However, joint activities of exporters †where

allows high educated entrepreneurs to live in the attractive living environment of Yogyakarta and remain connected to global value chains

related to product safety, environment and labor. However, Indonesia mainly follows international standards. Innovation is driven therefore primarily by international standards and

The past two decades the business environment improved considerably. Ease of doing business improved, while the sector

business environment. In the past, setting up a business in home accessories was considered not to be an option at al.

In combination with a more attractive sector and a better business environment, it helps understanding the establishment of highly innovative firms by highly educated in sectors

The business environment and attractiveness of the sector for high educated improved considerably the past two decades,

attention to macroeconomic stability, business environment, city attractiveness and venture capital. Despite significant improvements in these fields, improvements are needed still.


InnovationTechnologySustainability&Society.pdf.txt

Design for environment: P&g, SCJ, Visteon Staged gate process Dow Partnered eco-efficiency analysis: BASF

addressing environment, health, safety and energy (EHS&E) issues pertaining to its products LCM teams are formed typically to guide

On the environment axis, the product†s â€oeecological fingerprint†is measured according to criteria in five categories:


Intellectual property rights and innovation in SMEs in OECD countries.pdf.txt

new economic environment in which the generation and management of knowledge play a predominant part in wealth creation,

size, focus, resources and the business environment in which they operate. In certain high-technology sectors, such as semiconductors and biotechnology

environment with easier access to funding on the basis of the IP rights The barriers to a wider and more effective use of


Intelligent transport systems in action.pdf.txt

environment >AIMS >define the required measures for the safe use and operation while driving of inbuilt and nomadic


Intelligent transport systems.pdf.txt

interactions, and to construct aâ simulation environment for the evaluation of new technologies. A general-purpose driver

environment around them. They facilitate control, accident avoidance and journey planning †either by providing the

drivers about their immediate environment and impending situations They would be able to receive more complete and up-to-date

for the urban environment The CITYMOBIL project builds on the results of recent European and national projects to create aâ complete

distribution on the city environment. †One more approach to reducing the number of circulating vehicles, especially applicable in crowded urban envi

the surrounding environment, and it is important to help drivers in minimising them. Some studies are therefore


ITIF_Raising European Productivity_2014.pdf.txt

environment firms still have investment choices. These choices are in part dependent on management practices which vary not only between firms but between nations

environment, the socially optimal amount of investment will lag behind actual investment As such, it makes sense for the tax code to spur additional ICT investment, or at least to


JRC95227_Mapping_Smart_Specialisation_Priorities.pdf.txt

Aeronautics and environment Bio-fuels and energy efficiency Remotely piloted aircrafts Safety and security Space Transport and logistics

Cleaner environment and efficient energy networks (e g. smart grids E-commerce and SMES online e-Government (e g. e-Procurement, e-Participation


LGI-report-Re-thinking-the-Digital-Agenda-for-Europe.pdf.txt

environment where only a single medium provides last mile access is a European network environment where detailed regulation to address market power is needed forever

Cable tends to enjoy low unit costs in providing broadband services at whatever speed This puts pressure on incumbents to innovate,

network environment where only a single medium provides last mile access is a European network environment where detailed regulation to address market

power is needed forever â Cable tends to enjoy low unit costs in providing broadband services at whatever

network environment where only a single medium provides last mile access is a European network environment where detailed SMP-based regulation is needed forever

Given this preference of the Regulatory Framework for technological neutrality, and for infrastructure competition, it is striking that the Digital Agenda for Europe contains only a


Mainstreaming ICT-enabled innovation in education and training in EU_ policy actions for sustainability, scalability and impact at system level.pdf.txt

-life environments have been conducted in the E&t context in many countries in Europe and other world regions to speed up the transfer of innovation research into educational practice.

in real-life environments have been conducted in the E&t context in many countries in Europe and other world regions to speed up the transfer of innovation research into educational practice

6 Creative Classrooms can be defined as innovative learning environments that fully embed the potential of

including all types of learning environments, in formal and informal settings 9 2. Research approach

learning environment is, the more challenging it is to scale up and a great individual and collective

Creating Effective Teaching and Learning Environments. First Results from TALIS Retrieved 10 november 2013, from OECD Publishing

Innovative Learning Environments, Educational research and Innovation. Retrieved 10 november 2013, from OECD Publishing, http://dx. doi. org/10.1787/9789264203488-en

environment and climate change; energy and transport; agriculture and food security; health and consumer protection;


Management of patient information - trenda and challenges in member states - WHO 2012.pdf.txt

environment, some of the steps may not be appropriate for outpatient care models •Stage 0:

The closed loop medication administration environment is implemented fully in at least one patient care service area

The hospital has a paperless EMR environment. Clinical information can be readily shared via electronic transactions or exchange of electronic records with all entities

EMR/EHR systems require substantial resources including electricity, a controlled environment, training maintenance and support

characteristics, and environment of data. The purpose of defining metadata is to improve interoperability of data through standardization, that is, giving the collector and receiver of information as much

definitions or environment of the data. The message itself is in a precisely defined format


Micro and Small Business in the EU whats in it for you.pdf.txt

to bring social progress, employment and a positive outcome for the environment Indeed, the Single Market can offer many advantages for your business.

1. Create an environment in which entrepreneurs and family businesses can thrive and entrepreneurship is rewarded The entrepreneurial spirit in the EU, with only 45%of people that would want to be self-employed,

and develop a legal and business environment sup -portive to timely payments in commercial transactions

A simplified environment for EU funding for SMES was aimed also by reconsidering its financial programmes,

It focuses on the fields of innovation and knowledge-based economy, environment and risk prevention

http://ec. europa. eu/environment/eco-innovation/contact/national-contact/index en. htm These NCPS will assist your business to apply for funding


Mid-WestResearchandInnovationStrategy2014-2018.pdf.txt

environment, where businesses and researchers interact more freely, and to ensure that the relevant policies are in

pro-business environment and highly educated workforce, which is the youngest in the EU (Eurostat.

•To support the move towards an Open Innovation6 environment, where businesses and researchers interact more freely,

create an improved business environment for both new and existing businesses. They also provide employee training and up-skilling space and information for businesses on the state supports and

NEXUS †a †community supportive†environment for graduates who require support to start their

environment have proven to be highly successful approaches in other regions and, as outlined in the following chapters, this Strategy aims to progress their development in the Midwest

that it is beneficial for new firms to be in an environment where there are a lot of other firms in

environment that companies need in order to grow e g. policies pertaining to funding, infrastructure etc Funding: Successful clusters are run like business entities

to support an open innovation environment for all Case study: The Creative Dublin Alliance The Creative Dublin Alliance is led by a network the Dublin City CEO, with members

innovation environment and culture Limerick Economic Forum: The Limerick Economic Forum is a high-level body with key decision


MIS2014_without_Annex_4.pdf.txt

An enabling telecommunication regulatory environment can significantly influence the affordability of services. The report finds that the price of ICT services falls with better market regulation and increased

4. 3 Composition of the variable measuring the regulatory environment...156 5. 1 The five Vs of big data...

competitive environments, thus also exerting pressure on the revenues generated by the strongest growing market segments, such as

The overall economic environment of restricted access to capital markets and the efforts of some operators to reduce debt exposure

Enabling environments ensuring accessible telecommunications/ICTS for persons with disabilities should be established in all countries by 2020

and adapt to the changing telecommunication/ICT environment Target 4. 1: Telecommunication/ICT environment conducive to innovation

Target 4. 2: Effective partnerships of stakeholders in the telecommunication/ICT environment society and international organizations should be

involved. New data sources could include big data mostly provided by private-sector companies which could help â€oeimprove the timeliness and

environment. Furthermore, administrative records, which are used widely by official Note: acost of ICT services to be 60 per cent of the 2012 value. bexisting

have on the environment, as the manufacture and use of ICTS and ICT equipment require increased energy consumption and lead to the

exert on the environment. The use of ICTS requires electricity, which is one of the contributors to high

environment on prices is measured as the combination of the effects of the regulator†s autonomy, enforcement power, mandate and

environment Institutional framework Prices Autonomy, enforcement power, mandate and regime of the regulator Retail and wholesale price regulation

regulatory environment in each country is assessed based on the ITU ICT Regulatory Tracker hereinafter the †Regulatory Trackerâ€.

a specific aspect of the regulatory environment •Cluster 1: the independence, decision and enforcement powers, autonomy

environment to ICT developments. For the analyses in this section, data from the Regulatory Tracker have been extracted for clusters 1, 2 and

Composition of the variable measuring the regulatory environment Source: ITU the changes in a variable that is modelled as the

effective regulatory environment to foster ICT developments. Data collected by ITU, see www. itu. int/tracker for more information

an enabling regulatory environment for affordable fixed-broadband prices. Although there is no one-size-fits-all approach, international regulatory

the ICT regulatory environment, may together be a greater determinant for fixed-broadband prices than the price difference explained by GNI p. c

on an adequate regulatory environment in the markets. It is therefore in the hands of policy

environment, are together more of a determinant for fixed-broadband prices than exogenous factors, such as

regulatory environment have less of an impact in setting mobile-cellular prices, since regulation in most countries

environment and allowed the company to manage and analyse weather and location data in ways that were previously not


National Strategy on Digital Agenda for Romania.pdf.txt

and aims to create the conditions of an environment which is smarter, more sustainable and more inclusive.

While the above environment is necessary to give context to the National Strategy on Digital Agenda for

underpinning principle of Romania†s Strategy is creating a competitive environment which encourages and attracts honest taxpaying citizens and businesses,

business environment, to increase public sector efficiency and to reduce bureaucracy Page 8 of 170 1 INTRODUCTION

business environment V-Research and innovation 1. 6. Improving governance on implementation of computerized public

environment ï Digital documents ï Points of access to governmental web ï Websites located on Internet

This will drive down the complexity of the environment, the costs for development and the time to deployment

Ensuring a trusting environment for public services is crucial for a fast adoption of these in an online

environment. A small security flaw in one service can have a detrimental effect on the perceived benefits

a competitive and equal chances environment should be in the center of all Romanian initiatives

With proper technology in place, the current environment can be monitored and evaluated, leading to improvements in areas found inadequate.

Business Environment The Romanian authorities should ensure a coherent egovernment and undertake efforts to ease

environment. ICT play an important role in improving business efficiency and extending market reach and

competitiveness of the business environment, to increase public sector efficiency and to reduce bureaucracy Economic impact of ICT represents 5%of European GDP

environment represents short term strategic priorities aimed at contributing to the effective approach of the major obstacles regarding the economic growth and employment

environment o TIC systems that provide the services and their interoperability degree Identify the socioeconomic needs regarding

information, of private and public resources and services in the cybernetic environment. These reactive and proactive measures can include policies, concepts, standards, security guides, risk management

technologies for economic development and reduction of negative impact on environment of economic activities. Thus, in order to stimulate the development of Cloud 3 major actions may be undertaken

dynamic computing and storage environments ï The IT infrastructure within the cloud that is faster, more secure,

within a cloud environment will render the data much safer Page 56 of 170 2. 4 SOCIAL MEDIA

We have seen how the social media environment has evolved over the past years, from a communication channel between citizens to a business marketing tool

generate and share content using the online environment. These social platforms can be seen in several

However, the most common activities in online environment remain the sending/receiving emails and searching for information about goods and services

Open Data is applied in fields such as scientific environment and governmental environment Open Data relies on 3 principles

ï Paper document (physical environment ï Digital documents ï Points of access to governmental web

environment ï Digital documents ï Points of access to governmental web ï Websites located on Internet

future learning environments. Technology is a high spend consideration for most schools yet smarter spending on the right equipment

environment Responsible: Ministry of Education with support from Ministry for Information Society Using ICT (OER and Web 2. 0) in the

In 2012, the rate of absolute poverty11 in urban environment was of 2. 4, %whereas that of rural

environment was of 7. 4%12 9http://web. worldbank. org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/PROJECTS/0,,contentmdk:

Regarding the ecommerce use by the business environment, in 2013 only 9%of SMES and 13%of large

ï Energy and Environment ï Technological and engineering sciences (especially the automotive industry National Indicators pertaining to Research-Development and Innovation

provide a favorable environment which stimulates the competitiveness and the innovation. The support for the

the intention to invest in a total number of 12,487 localities from the rural environment

In what concerns the broadband cover per environments of residence, in June 2012 it was registered a penetration rate on 100 inhabitants in urban environment of 26,12%,by

only 1, 19%more than in the same period of the year 2011. In the rural environment, the same index

registered a more significant increase, from 6, 98%in 2011 to 8, 82%in June 2012

stronger from one year to another of the rate of penetration rural environment, comparatively to the

evolutions registered in the urban environment In what concerns the report between the households with access to internet and those with access to

Population separation based on sexes, age groups and environments, July 1 2012 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total 21469959 21431298 21354396 21316420

On environments Urban 11823516 11798735 11727153 11678600 Rural 9646443 9632563 9627243 9637820 1 On the 1st of January 2012

Unemployment rate1, by groups of ages, sexes and environments %2009 2010 2011 2012 Total 6, 9 7, 3 7, 4 7, 0

Activity and occupation rate, by sexes and environments %2009 2010 2011 2012 Activity rate Total 63,1 63,6 63,3 64,2

environment The computerisation of the pre-academic system, by means of governmental programmes and several other

The majority of the pupils in the urban environment have a satisfactory level of digital alphabetisation

academic environment The computerisation of the libraries and the formation of digital competencies in the rural environment

leading towards The decrease of the scholastic population in the pre-university teaching system Low level of scholastic competencies, including digital

The lack of collaboration between the business environment and the educational institutions The lack of correlation between the e-learning programmes

ï Continuous support of the ICT infrastructure development within pre-academic environment ï Improvement of the level of digital competencies recorded in Romania by means of organising

training sessions in the scholastic environment and not only ï Additional and direct support of the development of digital competencies in areas in which there

Rural environment, areas which are below the poverty threshold ï Preparation and promotion of the OER and Web 2. 0 instruments†usage for continuous training

environment According to the results of the SWOT analysis a series of ICT measures in the field of culture deal with the

of a competitive environment, having a result significant price reductions for the clients Allows the persons form the rural areas and from the

The continuous change of the environment and of the legal framework and the absence of a consistent development

Business environment Process Fragmentation Impact Starting a business How to start a business 1. Orientation (obtaining the

the business environment (companies and associations of companies) for innovative solutions and new paradigms for overcoming this shortcoming


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