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Policy recommendations for adapting, diffusing and upscaling ICT-driven social innovation in public sector organizations.pdf.txt

investments! in! ICT infrastructure! in! regions! where! this! infrastructure! is! weak.!'''Second,'law'obligations'are'the'most'powerful'driver'of'adoption'for'followers,'late (adopters'and

investments! in! ICT! infrastructures!(e g broadband! connection! and! to! eliminate! territorial! digital divide.''''Second,'legislative'factors'are'also'critical.'

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Recommendation on the digitisation and online accessibility of cultural material and digital preservation.pdf.txt

not step up their investments in this area, there is a risk that the cultural and economic benefits of the digital shift will materialise in other continents and not in Europe

digitisation needs to be complemented by private investment. Therefore, the Commission encourages public-private partnerships for the digitisation of cultural material

necessary in order to give the private partner the possibility to recoup its investment. This period should be limited in time and as short as possible,

â€ The total investment to be made by the private partner, taking into account the effort

Regional Planning Guidelines_SouthEastIreland.pdf.txt

from Targeted Investment Programmes CSO Central Statistics Office DCENR Department of Communications Energy and Natural resources

FDI Foreign Direct Investment FORFÃ S National Advisory Body for Enterprise and Science GDP Gross domestic product

Investment and Development RBD River basin District RBMP River basin Management Plan RO RO Roll-on/Roll off Ferries

1. 1 Progress on Critical Enabling Investment Priorities 23 2. 1 Population Change by Local authority Area 2002-2006 29

Section 5 sets out the priorities for road and rail investment and also policies to promote cycling, walking, the

the investment made in the provision of modern health facilities in recent years. The land needs of the regional

with a primary focus on the investment priorities for the region. These are known as the Critical Enabling Invest

-ment of these Investment Priorities Outcome Indicators are identified which will provide an assessment of how effective the Regional Planning

Guidelines are in realising the Vision for the Region, the Strategic Goals and the Critical Enabling Investment

employment services and leisure facilities and to make better use of existing and future investments in public

investment in the key areas of infrastructural development, education and training, the productive sector and the

foreign direct investment â€¢Integrate regional development within the National Spatial Strategy framework of Gateway

investment in the rural economy â€¢Invest in long-term environmental sustainability to achieve our national goal of preserving the

monitoring systems for NDP investment The Regional Authority is supportive of these objectives and will seek the provision by Government of

Investment Priority Progress 1. Development of a high quality dual carriageway roadway and improved public transport services (road and rail) along the

services and access investments to release serviced land for residential and commercial purposes in the Gateway, Hubs

by continued investment in established third and fourth-level institutions focusing on strengthening academic-industrial

7. Targeted investment in the development of first class busi -ness locations at the Gateway, Hubs and County towns with

Investment against competing locations nationally and inter -nationally The region has had some success in attracting FDI to the

centre of Waterford City through investment in, and support for, the re-development of the North Quays

The progress on the ten Critical Enabling Investment Priorities contained in the RPGS adopted in 2004 is set out

Table 1. 1 Progress on Critical Enabling Investment Priorities Regional Planning Guidelines for the Southeast Region 2010-2022

Investment in Infrastructure The Southeast Region has made significant progress in provision of critical infrastructure across the Region

Public policies and investments, the performance of the economy and national, regional and local planning

Notwithstanding the challenges Ireland currently faces, maintaining as far as possible investment in capital infrastructure (until recently one of the highest in Europe relative to the size of the economy, expenditure be

Such investment would need to be coupled to 1. Tightly focused and well prioritised regional planning policies in the second round of Regional

â€¢the need to provide the infrastructure needed to attract investment into the region â€¢the need to create stronger linkages between Higher and Further Education institutions and the private sector

attract Foreign Direct Investment against similar competing locations nationally and internationally and to facilitate indigenous start-ups in advanced sectors â€ principally in the ICT sector

A combination of strong locally based economic activity, with high added value inward investment, will be key to

-velopment (R&d) investment and innovation, improved links with third-level institutions and the adoption of new

These deficits will be addressed by the Water Services Investment Programme, subject to availability of funding. Increased demand up to 2009 for such services placed an increased

The Strategic Goals A b c and D below indicate where such investment should be targeted 3. 2 Strategic Goals

capable of attracting Foreign Direct Investment and facilitating new indigenous start-ups in advanced sectors in competition with locations nationally and internationally

Strategy, it will guide future growth and investment The Regional Planning Guidelines sit within an overall national policy context of the National Spatial Strategy

by linking academia with entrepreneurship and foreign direct investment. This will complement additional IDA Ireland industrial lands to the east of the Knowledge Campus

In recent years there have been a number of significant infrastructural investments which will position the Gateway

This public investment programme has been accompanied by extensive private investment in the enterprise de -velopment, residential, retail, commercial, leisure and healthcare sectors

Targeted investment in transport links and other socioeconomic infrastructure such as water services, third-level education and serviced business locations will be required to facilitate the achievement of critical mass at the two

investment decisions in such a manner as to accomplish these targets Also, the County towns have significant potential for growth

-tural investments Cahir and Dunmore East have been identified as two towns where more measured growth is desirable in a

Other investment priorities for the region include: the development of the internal road network between the Gate

and renew established rural communities and the existing stock of investment in a way that responds to the various spatial, structural and economic changes taking place,

-gional Authority and constituent local authorities have identified Priorities for investment in critical infrastructure to support this Economic Development Strategy

The Regional Authority will work with Government to ensure that investment is targeted and effective. The

Targeted investment in the development of Strategic Employment Locations at the Gateway, Hubs and County towns with first class infrastructure capable of facilitating new indigenous start-ups

in advanced sectors and attracting Foreign Direct Investment targeted urban regeneration of key sites business incubation/start up space/units throughout the region to support new businesses

continue attracting a significant level of Foreign Investment, particularly in the more knowledge based industries

Foreign Direct Investment with links to third and fourth-level research and development activity â€ IDA Ireland

The region will continue to make provision for major investment. Such investment would have particular require

-ments of access, sanitation, energy, population, telecommunications, research etc Belview offers an ideal location for a strategic flagship development due to

also require investment in water services infrastructure in compliance with all environmental legislation and the

-proach allowing major investment to develop high quality integrated marine leisure and recreation cluster facili -ties.

Building the knowledge economy is a long-term investment. It is imperative that the region is positioned to take

advantage of that investment. The delivery of a University within the Southeast remains the critical piece of

The Government has demonstrated a major commitment to investment in research and development (R&d. Sustained investment in R&d is an essential foundation to maintain the

competitiveness of the enterprise base and to develop Ireland as a knowledge-based society, so as to increase

R&d investment and high value jobs to the region Education plays a central role in the maintenance of a skilled workforce.

stimulate private sector investment and innovation The regional knowledge needs can be satisfied through the location of a dedicated Campus

The target areas for investment are those of pharmaceuticals, bio-pharma medical technologies, financial services and information and communica

Foreign Direct Investment, particularly in knowledge in -tensive industry, is an integral part of the Governmentâ€ s economic develop

PPO 4. 8 It is an objective of the Regional Authority to maximise investment in, and development of

There needs to be greater investment in the significant attractors of the region so that the facilities and

There is an opportunity for increased investment in the development of ac -commodation and tourism facilities in Carlow and South Tipperary to increase tourism incomes in these areas

New investments in recent years, particularly in the Life sciences sector, have boosted manufacturing employment and have helped to offset decline in longer established

Key investments in the electricity network are required to satisfy future de -mands and the broadband offering in the region needs to be improved to support future enterprise potential

attracting knowledge intensive internationally mobile Foreign Direct Investment A variety of lifestyle choices can be accommodated in the diverse physical landscape and settlement patterns

for attracting investment from foreign and indigenous companies, stimulating entrepreneurship and enabling companies based in Ireland to

Continue with planned investments in water and waste water infrastructure to ensure forecast deficits in

The large scale land and infrastructure needs required for major investment, including foreign direct invest -ments, should be considered

-ternative transport networks, investment in roads development will continue to be a priority over the period

During the period 1997â€ 2008, the Exchequer made an investment in excess of â 16 billion in the Southeast

In order to achieve the maximum return on such a large investment it is vitally important to safeguard

and service of the investment made as advocated by na -tional policy objectives. In order to achieve this, Planning Authorities should have regard to the National Roads

RP5 Infrastructural investment along the Rosslare Europort-Waterford-Limerick Junction line including; signalling, new passing loops,

The Doehlg Water Services Investment Programme sets out the fundamental framework for delivery of water services infrastructure

ECJ Judgements referred to in Appendix 3 to Circular L6/09, Water Services Investment Programme 2010-2012, Assessment of Needs

Maximisation of the value of capital investment Improve network management Improve customer service Improve management of water resources and general environmental protection

PPO 5. 24 The Regional Authority will support implementation of the water Services Investment Pro

Public policies and investments, the performance of the economy, and national, regional and local planning policies have changed over the last six years since the adoption of the Regional Planning

Such investment would need to be cou -pled to 1. Tightly focused and well prioritised regional planning policies in the second round of Regional

-tion and investment in low-carbon technology are consistent with global economic growth 6. 3. 2 National Obligations

â€¢Modal Shift to public transport as a result of Transport 21 investment â€¢Support for combined Heat and Power projects

benefited from significant investment in recent years to raise the standard of care. In this regard, local authority

Investment decisions in relation to the Schools Building Programme should be made having regard to the Re -gional Settlement Strategy and all expanding urban areas should be planned having regard to access to prima

Due to the regional scale of investment and the impact of development and delivery of the settlement and eco

-gional Flood Risk Appraisal recognises the need for continuing investment and development within the urban centres of flood vulnerable designated growth towns and waterford City and for this to take

place in tandem with the completion of CFRAM studies and investment in sustainable and comprehen

Putting in place the types of investment needed to underpin the strategic development of the region

development and other policies at local level that make the best use of investment Monitoring the implementation process

10.1 Investment Priorities The Regional Planning Guidelines represent an important spatial or locational framework for the Southeast

-ordinate and pool their investments to gain greater synergies and spin-offs for themselves and the region.

public bodies and private interests working together to support progress on investment priorities defined in

The investment priorities referred to above can be divided into two main groups -Critical enabling investment priorities:

These are the types of limited, key interventions necessary to underpin central elements of the approach of the guidelines

region to match the critical national level investments 10.1.1 Critical Enabling Investment Priorities Under the National Spatial Strategy, it is envisaged that critical mass in the Southeast Region will be enhanced

through Waterford, Kilkenny and Wexford developing their role as a nationally strategic â€ growth triangleâ€.

Other critical enabling investment priorities for the region include supporting the accelerated servicing of land in the key urban centres in the region

CRITICAL ENABLING INVESTMENT PRIORITIES FOR THE SOUTHEAST REGION The Southeast Region is a dynamic region with an attractive quality of life for its half-million people and a

The Regional Authority has identified five areas where targeted investment in education, high level research and development, key employment locations and in roads and transport infrastructure would support and

B. Supporting Knowledge Transfer from academia, Foreign Direct Investment and Entrepreneurship throughout the region by the development of the Waterford Knowledge Campus and outreach third and

Targeted investment in the development of Strategic Employment Locations at the Gateway, Hubs and County towns with first class infrastructure capable of facilitating new indigenous

start-ups in advanced sectors and attracting Foreign Direct Investment against competing locations nationally and internationally.

D. Targeted land servicing measure, in terms of water services and access investments to release serviced land

D. Continued investment in major road infrastructure --Upgrading of the M11/N11 route -Upgrading of the N24 route in accordance with the N24 Prioritisation Study

E. Investment in cycle and pedestrian facilities to improve sustainable transport options F. Improve international freight

A. Significant expansion of the commercial, cultural and civic centre of Waterford City through investment

B. Investment in key strategic sites in and the public realm of town and city centres

C. Investment in primary and post-primary education, community and recreational facilities 5. FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE JOINT waste MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SOUTHEAST

10.1.2 Matching Local Investment Priorities The Guidelines envisage the balanced development of the region through a focus on six distinct but comple

The critical enabling national level investments will address strategic investment deficiencies in the Gateway in the region as well as in the principal towns

To promote balanced development within the region such investment needs to be matched by the prioritisa

-tion of investment by local authorities in order to support the development of other areas, notably the service

Key areas for better investment prioritisation in the future include 1) Identifying investment priorities in the non-national road networks so that service towns and key villages

identified in the strategic spatial framework for the region are linked effectively with the Gateway and

2) Identifying investment priorities in the water services infrastructure of service towns and key villages

authorities in the region will prepare a framework for investment prioritisation to implement the guidelines

10.2.2 Investment Prioritisation Group Delivery of critical enabling investment priorities as well as local investment priorities are very important steps in

implementing the guidelines. It is recognised that the priority for national level investment in the region over the

short term (i e. 3-5 years) is the delivery of the National Development Plan commitments such as investment in the

national roads programme. However, under the auspices of the Regional Authority Implementation Committee a group will be constituted to liaise with key national level organisations and agencies such as the Department

advance the case for future investment priorities after current priorities have been delivered The investment co-ordination group referred to above will also be responsible for bringing forward proposals at

local authority level, for investment prioritisation to develop the spatial structure of the region and the develop

Departments responsible for funding and other bodies responsible for national investment decisions To implement the guidelines, local authorities will be working to ensure that their development plans are con

-count of the Regional Planning Guidelines in for example, the area of determining investment priorities A small number of groups dealing with specific policy areas are envisaged dealing with

The Critical Enabling Investment Priorities are fundamental elements to the Regional Development Strategy Planning Authorities should ensure that policies across different areas in the Development Plan are aimed at

implementation and achievement of these Investment Priorities The Outcome Indicators can provide an assessment of how effective the Regional Planning Guidelines are in

realising the Vision for the Region, the Strategic Goals and the Critical Enabling Investment Priorities.

Public policies and investments, the performance of the economy, and national, regional and local planning policies have changed over the last six years since the adoption of the Regional Planning

Such investment would need to be cou -pled to 1. Tightly focused and well prioritised regional planning policies in the second round of Regional

REINVENT EUROPE.pdf.txt

Business innovate mainly for return on investment society must innovate for social return and transformation.

cross-border investment strategy; and combines infrastructure projects with support for innovative services and open access

the European Investment Bank (EIB) becoming a European Innovation Bank We propose a major development of the

European Investment Fund (EIF) to create a pan-European Innovation Fund; develop an EU wide market for trading and sharing Intellectual

and broker bolder investment readiness initiatives 5. New places for new types of collaborations. Innovation feeds on

capabilities for innovation â€ defi ned in such terms as human capital, investment, quality of ideas and stance to the

through further social investments and cooperation with civil society networks. This is a unique opportunity to

low risk investments. Thus people, entrepreneurs and companies with ambitious and creative ideas fi nd

Businesses innovate mainly for return on investment whereas society must innovate for social return. Europe

Investment Bank (EIB) and through the EU structural funds and EU level recognition. To increase reach

Europe is still putting its infrastructure investments as it did in the 19th and 20th centuries, like bridges, roads

such infrastructure investments fail to realise the disruptive nature of new technologies or to capitalise on

and providing signifi cant investment in digital infrastructures are necessary to realise the vision of lifelong learning as well as to increase the

investment effi ciently or consistently. There is no pan -European risk capital market, meaning European funds lack size and expertise,

and investments made using these models in Europe risk being lost unless these models can be reinvented rapidly.

with the European Investment Bank (EIB) becoming a European Innovation Bank Failures are a necessary aspect of innovation processes

â€¢A major development of the European Investment Fund (EIF), in partnership with the European Investment

Bank (EIB) and European commission with a mandate to create new models to fund transnational partnerships

initial investment was â 200 thousand together with in kind contributions http://www. basf. com/group

funds must attract sustainable co-investment from the private sector across Europe, including corporate venture funds,

Caisse des dã pã'ts (CDC) is owned a state holding company that makes long-term investments in pursuit of public policy objectives and in order to foster economic development...

A fi nancial market place for intellectual property investment and coverage, in line with a similar

and fi nancial coverage products to hedge risks or investments. This project is under construction

An investment Fund for intellectual property rights, dedicated mainly towards public research patents in the fi rst instance.

investment Fund of which CDC is a founding shareholder 25 2. 5) New places for new types of

support, investments in human capital and training, promoting the update of green and energy effi cient technologies, and support

innovation investments Similarly, OECD countries are working to stimulate entrepreneurship. â€oemeasures include tax breaks for companies, initiatives intended

9 This is the same rationale underling public investment into basic science. The public supports long-term basic science

â€ Structural crises of adjustment, Business cycles and Investment behaviourâ€ in Dosi, G. 1988. Technical Change and Economic theory.

Research and Innovation Strategy for the smart specialisation of Catalonia.pdf.txt

Commission has made smart specialisation a prior condition for investment in research and innovation cofinanced by European funds.

Catalonia for 2020 establishes the framework for investment and action in the ICT field The RIS3 methodology establishes that strategic prioritisation should be based on

investment in researchand innovation Promoting a low -carbon economy and competitive industry 1. Framework 12

-Support for financial instruments to boost private investment and multiply the effects generated by public funds

requirement to make smart specialisation a prior condition for investment in research and innovation cofinanced by European funds

in order to ensure the coherence of investment in research and innovation and to optimise the impact on economic and social development in the

and research and innovation (both technological and non-technological) investments and activities planned for the 2014-2020 period,

investment and are engaged in emerging technological sectors or unexplored market niches Action plans can be very different in type,

public investment in the research system and promoting its transfer to the economic system The RIS3CAT framework supports platforms specifically designed to implement the technologies

ï§To set the productive transfer of R&d investment in Catalonia ï§To provide the Catalan transfer system with specific infrastructure in accordance with companiesâ€ needs

The investment and knowledge of universities and research and technology centres can be capitalized through technology mechanisms such as the establishment of new, technology-based

investment in new companies through financial instruments that reduce the risk to which entrepreneurs and investors are exposed

ï§To make public investment in the research system profitable Objectives Main stakeholders Catalan public authorities, companies, business

Direct foreign investment has traditionally been an important source of innovation and improved productivity in Catalonia,

and investment 4. 1. RIS3CAT Steering committee The RIS3CAT Steering committee de RIS3CAT, established by Government Agreement of 17 december 2013, is designated the body by the Catalan Government

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