education, healthcare, retail and community facilities; environmental protection. In addition, they have taken account of the changed global and
6. Education and Health care 7. Agriculture, Marine and Rural Development 8. Community Development 9. Recreation, Amenity and Culture
investment in the key areas of infrastructural development, education and training, the productive sector and the
and extensive services, including the presence of third and fourth-level education institutes Waterford, as the Gateway, Kilkenny and Wexford and the County towns of Carlow, Clonmel and Dun
Education There are two Institutes of Technology in the region, at Waterford and Carlow. In addition, the region has Car
However, lower than average participation in third-level education and a high rate of graduate migration away from the region are inhibiting the further development of third and fourth-level education and
the emergence of the knowledge economy in the region. The absence of a University in the Southeast Region
Regional weaknesses such as lower than average participation in third and fourth-level education, under -developed linkages between industry and third and fourth-level educational institutions and a low level of
objectives of Adult and Further Education Programmes to provide additional access routes to higher education The development of a University of the Southeast will continue to be a priority objective of the Regional Authority
schools, crã ches and other education and childcare facilities. †The procedures to be adopted by planning authorities in integrating schools planning issues into their development
New and existing schools should provide an opportunity to develop high quality publicly owned education campus
sites for multiple use by local communities, including further education, childcare, sports and recreation facilities
quality housing, education, health and social facilities, efficient transport networks and proper amenities. These are
needs to focus on the advanced sectors, the public sector, health and education, retail, tourism, green energy and e-business
Higher and Further Education Institutes and developing industry †academic co-operation and links A4 Ensuring that supporting infrastructure such as telecommunications
and access work, education, shops and services is fundamental to the success of the settlement strategy.
education and serviced business locations will be required to facilitate the achievement of critical mass at the two
or industrialists wishing to establish an enterprise in an area look to the quality of life, the education on offer and
Development of higher and further education and research and development capabilities Development of high quality Business and Technology Parks capable of providing attractive locations for
4. 6. 1 Higher and Further Education Building the knowledge economy is a long-term investment.
4 Advice to the Minister for Education & Science on the application by Waterford Institute of technology for designation as a
Education plays a central role in the maintenance of a skilled workforce. Lifelong learning will increasingly become
strong third and fourth-level education sector in the region will be a strong driver of innovation and entrepreneurship
The deficit arising from the limited fourth-level education opportunities in the region is resulting in a drain of knowl
and fourth-level education plays in attracting, promoting and supporting economic development. Existing third and fourth-level facilities such as Waterford IT and IT Carlow
Third and fourth-level education is well represented in the Southeast Region. The main Institutions are
of Education and Science 2. For IT Carlow to become part of the National Technological University as per the submission to
investors and HPSU Principals in promoting and developing training/education models for workers in high value industrial activities
the Southeast Region†s ability to innovate in education, research and development through its third and fourth-level educational institutions and effective linkages with industry
All school leavers will not progress to third and fourth-level education, so it is important that training opportuni
and Further Education Centres would im -prove access to further education. The development of childcare and eldercare
facilities and other supports would assist in improving access To further Education Special attention should be given to providing training and education opportunities
in the areas of greatest economic disadvantage in the region. Distance learning is an area that offers considerable potential for vocational training and continued
professional development PPO 4. 10 The Regional Authority will support expansion in the Training and Skills sector of further edu
of Multiplex Further Education Centres in accessible locations would advance this objective PPO 4. 11 The Regional Authority will support the VEC network and all existing education providers and
support expansion in this sector of further education as a positive step towards advanced training and
reskilling of the labour force 4. 7 Retail Strategy The Regional Authority would encourage preparation of a Joint Retail Strategy for
broad employment opportunities and a wide range of services including education, healthcare and childcare facili -ties, transport systems and ready access to entertainment and amenity facilities
Skills and Education Knowledge and Innovation Quality of life Factors of Competitiveness 72 Regional Planning Guidelines for
The region benefits from a number of third and fourth-level education providers. These are IT Carlow, Waterford
Continued alignment of education provision with industry needs in the region-collaborative actions course development.
Action at a regional level by education and training providers 21. Specific regional initiative on upskilling-focussing on people in the labour force with basic or
Action at a regional level by education and training providers 22. Specific focus on the retention of highly skilled unemployed.
additional education and research facilities in the vicinity of the principal third and fourth-level institutes, that
Development Plans should support the Training, Skills and Further Education sectors which support eco -nomic and social development.
further education, community and recreation uses Regional Planning Guidelines for the Southeast Region 2010-2022
The main public awareness and education initiative is provided Procurement of an integrated facility is provided During 2010-2011 the construction and commissioning of the integrated facility which includes thermal
wide range of services including education, healthcare and childcare facilities and ready access to entertainment
This role extends well beyond the education of younger people, as the school buildings often serve as
opportunities and a wide range of services including education, healthcare, childcare facilities, transport systems and ready access to entertainment and amenity facilities
the beach area and environmental education. Blue flag beaches in the Southeast include Courtown, Curracloe Rosslare, Morriscastle, Clonea East and Bunmahon
-ronmental awareness and education should be pursued. Local authorities should encourage the promotion of architectural, cultural and natural heritage assets for the purpose of education and tourism.
This should in return provide funding for their protection and maintenance Regional Planning Guidelines for
In the area of social infrastructure, such as education, health, social services, recreation, cultural and amenity facilities, the Regional Planning Guidelines are an important signal to the providers of such infrastructure to
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
fourth-level education to key centres throughout the region, and also supporting the development of high
-Working with the providers of key social infrastructure elements such as education and healthcare to ensure that future plans in these areas are taking account of emerging land use and development
education, resources and structures to turn ideas into value through the provision of relevant opportunities
research, education and training, public services, fi nance and NGOS Public policy should not only stimulate business
strong focus on health and education. Social innovation will require experimentation, engaging citizens as co -creators, and the ability to turn promising ideas and new
in education, training and projects and networks to support innovation, creative entrepreneurship and research, and provide role
business, research, education and training The Nanosystems Initiative Munich is one of the Clusters of
education, research, technology policy and industrial modernization, overlapping also with industrial, environmental, labor and social policiesâ€.
innovation, climate change and energy, employment, education and reducing poverty The strategy also includes seven flagship initiatives that form the framework in which the
Investing in education, training and vocational training for skills and lifelong learning 11. Enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders and efficient
employment, education and combating poverty Finally, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD)) focuses on
To invest in education, skills and lifelong learning 11. To enhance institutional capacity and ensure an efficient
training and education amongst the population, the provision of infrastructure organisational and company management capacity and the existence of an institutional
-Content, in such sectors as tourism, culture, education and games -Marketing (applications for the financial and commercial sectors
innovation, climate change and energy, employment, education and reducing poverty The strategy also includes seven flagship initiatives that form the framework in which the
Investing in education, training and vocational training for skills and lifelong learning 11. Enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders and efficient
employment, education and combating poverty Finally, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD)) focuses on
To invest in education, skills and lifelong learning 11. To enhance institutional capacity and ensure an efficient
training and education amongst the population, the provision of infrastructure organisational and company management capacity and the existence of an institutional
-Content, in such sectors as tourism, culture, education and games -Marketing (applications for the financial and commercial sectors
Our third key is Science Education Europe must not only increase its number of researchers, it also needs to enhance
the current education process to better equip future researchers and other socie -tal actors with the necessary knowledge
education as a means to make change happen â€oeshare results to advance†In order to be responsible, research and
social, education, trade union and business representatives â Approval of the Regional Parliament (pending ï By effectively participating in the
1. Education: learning to be entrepreneurial 2. Raising awareness: motivation 3. Training and Advice 4. Funding:
•Cuts in Education/training funds/investment due to the global economic crisis •Emigration of talented and highly qualified personnel
common, tripartite governance model based on the involvement of industry, education and research institutions, and government (the so-called Triple Helix model), is no longer enough in
public investment in research/education/innovation in the region (by all levels of government predictability of the innovation policy framework for regional stakeholders;
the relevant policies (R&d, innovation, education, ICT â€; coordination of all the relevant policies within the region;
Education and research: Existence of policies to ensure proper supply and mix of skills; existence and
education and research organisations; existence of policies to support the regular and long-term collaboration of education and research organisations with businesses;
explicit consideration of the role of Key Enabling Technologies (KETS Evaluation system: Institutionalisation of ex-post assessment of innovation policy and support measures
stability of public investment in research, education and innovation; proper balance between institutional and competitive funding for innovation;
Education Types of strategies National competitiveness programme Regional programmes 45 Step 3-Elaboration of an overall vision for the future of the region
•Education and training activities in firms •Supporting connection to international production networks •Regional fora to identify growth prospects in value
computing resources, software and data repositories) for research and education; and any other entity of a unique nature essential to achieving or enabling excellence in research.
quality in education. The resulting innovation ecosystem spurs new ideas, solutions and innovations of benefit to the European economy and society, as well as science
In the framework of the Education, Research and Innovation triangle, the so-called knowledge triangle, universities71 have a crucial role to play in creating knowledge
curricula design and in jointly delivering education in an innovative way, fostering graduates with regional relevant competences and with transversal skills including
The Union Programme for Education, Training, Youth and Sport for the programming period 2014-2020.76
73 http://ec. europa. eu/education/universitybusinessforum. html 74 http://cordis. europa. eu/fp7/people/initial-training en. html
76 http://ec. europa. eu/education/erasmus-for-all/doc/legal en. pdf 81 Digital Agenda for Europe
social inclusion and education (einclusion, eskills, elearning), a more effective public administration (egovernment Action plan, eprocurement, ejustice) and dialogue between
design, public services, e-education, e-inclusion, e-skills, entrepreneurship, digital literacy, e -content, creativity, culture, living labs, smart buildings and neighbourhoods, smart cities, trust
research, education and can increase the attractiveness of regions in terms of human resources and investments. These positive impacts
education or social services. The coordination of different policies and different levels of government is always a challenge,
education and information as well as labelling •Taking an exemplary role, for instance in engaging the administration in EMAS
and education. It can also play an important role in the modernisation and transformation of the
and is it in synergy with national research/education policies 6. 2 Is the strategy based on interdepartmental/inter-ministerial/interagency coordination and
but also with regard to other relevant policies such as education employment and rural development policies? Does it assess/take into account the existing level
designated institutions and is the advisory body to the Minister for Education and Skills in
Education Authority, supports the provision of top-class research infrastructure (buildings laboratories and cutting edge equipment) as well as human capital development through
Education sector to increase the generation and availability of new, industrially relevant knowledge. This is a joint initiative between Enterprise Ireland and IDA
policy, research for knowledge creation, the human capital and education objectives associated with national R&d investment and the internationalisation of Irish research
designated institutions and is the advisory body to the Minister for Education and Skills in
Education Authority, supports the provision of top-class research infrastructure (buildings laboratories and cutting edge equipment) as well as human capital development through
Education sector to increase the generation and availability of new, industrially relevant knowledge. This is a joint initiative between Enterprise Ireland and IDA
policy, research for knowledge creation, the human capital and education objectives associated with national R&d investment and the internationalisation of Irish research
processing, graphics processing, telemonitoring, medical education, analises for sets of medical data, telemedicine, nano-electronics, opto-electronics, industrial software, Big data
with regional smart specialization potential, in the view to actualize the education offer specialties and thematics of the courses introduced in schools and universities
education offer level by level (both at specialization and at curricula levels) in the profesional and technical education regional system, to ensure well trained work force offer
education;( (2) Great agro-food potential but currently under-utilised;(3 Transportation/motor vehicles •Key challenges
Education Electronics Energy Pharma Nuclear phys Geophysics ICT Mathematics Materials (new Veterinarian Environment Nanotech Naval
the Ministry of National Education to a consortium of 11 partners and 142 supporting organizations in R&d&i
the Ministry of Education and Research. The agency charged with ensuring intra-governmental coordination on research, development and innovation (RDI) †the National Council for Science
of the Ministry of Education and Research -around 90 Romanian universities, both public and private
Education and Research to a consortium headed by 11 main partners supported by an additional
and (3) CEO education level, professional background and political connection are associated positively with firm†s
Figure 25-Number of students enrolled in foremen education (2010)..34 Figure 26-Number of students enrolled in agricultural high schools (2008 †2011)..34
education and training (expansion and improvement of the vocational school system, industry-relevant curricula and training in entrepreneurial and business management skills;(
Education for all at high standards TO 10. Investing in education, skills and lifelong learning
XI. Investment priorities can be tailored to the particular needs of the region and can be
specialization, such as education, transport and urban development. In addition, a list of potential pilot initiatives is provided as examples
employment, education, research and innovation, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and climate/energy. Each EU country has
education %Reduction of population at risk of poverty or social excl. (no. of persons EU
education-can speed up smart growth across the EU 14. Developing smart specialization strategies requires Member States and regions to concentrate
education levels and knowledge infrastructure. Regions are an indispensable part of the Europe 2020 strategy, as they are the primary institutional partners for universities, other research and education
institutes, and SMES 15. In its Communication Regional Policy Contributing to Smart Growth in Europe8 the
10. investing in education, skills and lifelong learning 11. enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration
the average education level of the region†s workforce will converge with Europe Figure 6:
education leading to an advanced research qualification (level 6) †38. These trends in education follow through to the labor market,
where the West has a comparative advantage in highly skilled workers (proxied those with a tertiary education.
with the lowest education levels is less than half that of those at the highest (tertiary) levels in the West
of students enrolled in foreman education (523. In addition, between 2008 and 2011, enrollment in agricultural high schools has remained constant
education (2011 Figure 25-Number of students enrolled in foremen education (2010 Source: Institute of National Statistics Source:
Institute of National Statistics Figure 26-Number of students enrolled in agricultural high schools (2008 †2011
Despite education and skills often being perceived as a source of comparative advantage for the region, in fact the region faces important shortcomings at all levels of training and skills
the structure and responsibilities of the Romanian Ministry of Education (the national coordinator for education, research and development,
and innovation) 40 and its key national structures41 ï¿Directorate General for Research, Technological Development and Innovation
40 The Ministry of National Education is responsible for the preparation and monitoring of the National Plan for
national policy makers in the areas of education and the labor market. The main role of this group would
and modernize the curricula for theoretical education, vocational training and lifelong learning in order to answer to the demands of the business sector in the region.
of the Ministry of Labor and the Ministry of National Education should be part of this Committee
with policy makers and raise awareness regarding the most critical challenges in the area of education
technical and education Economic activity is increasingly concentrated by sector, firm size and firm ownership Export performance is very
development, support for SMES, and education. Even though the need to improve regional transport infrastructure has been highlighted by the analysis and during consultations with the private sector, the
Investing in education, skills and lifetime learning 150. Expanding the availability of highly skilled labor force that can engage in innovative
between private and education establishments, either for initial education or for long life learning programs can be promoted through ESF projects,
investments in educational infrastructure should be sustained through ERDF measures. These partnerships can be envisaged as self-sustained projects, or as
Education for all at high standards TO 10. Investing in education, skills and lifelong learning
155. Priority Axis 1: â€oeregional competitiveness enhancement and smart specialization in the West Region†aims at promoting the smart specialization potential of the region.
Education for all at high standards 178. The first investment priority under this priority axis is to improve the skills and
In this respect, adapting theoretical education and vocational training to the demands of the labor market, increasing the relevance of the educational and vocational training offer
capacity of vocational training providers to deliver attractive and high-quality education and training programs in correlation with labour market demands, especially for sectors with significant growth
The second investment priority under this priority axis is to invest in education, skills and lifelong learning by developing education and training infrastructure.
The specific objective of this investment priority is the rehabilitation, modernization, development and expansion of pre†university
university education and continuous vocational training infrastructure 182. Soft Measures such as educational and vocational training programs have to be
coordination of the Romanian Ministry of Education, as foreseen in the Decision of the Government 185
Thematic Objective 10 â€oeinvesting in education, skills and lifetime learningâ€, which can be financed from ERDF and ESF, supports both the national and regional
upgrading and modernizing education infrastructure. The support for education infrastructure should be sustained by a national strategy and by planning provision needs at local level.
This approach should be based on a mapping of the existing structures and their level adequacy, taking into consideration
3. Education for all at high standards TO 10. Investing in education, skills and lifetime learning
3..1. Improving skills and competences required in labor market Increasing the share of population with
3..2. Investing in education, skills and long life learning by developing education and training infrastructure
Rehabilitation, modernization, development and equipping of pre†university, university education and continuous vocational training infrastructure
National, local and EU funds West Regional Operational Programme 83 187. The operationalization of the measures highlighted above encompasses, in some
3. 1 Investing in education skills and lifetime learning by developing education and training infrastructure
Rehabilitation, modernization development, and equipping of pre†university, university education and vocational training infrastructure List of preselected
projects identified in the Regional Development Plan Service capacity of supported education infrastructure 86 Investment priorities Proposed pilot initiatives Guidelines for
selection of operations/Financial instruments Results indicator Development of technical education to ensure a better
link between training and industry 189. The implementation of the overall initiatives outlined in this chapter depends on the
3. 2 Investing in education, skills and long life learning by developing education and training
infrastructure Define the list of public projects according to the national policy by the end of 2013
6) Protecting the environment and promoting resources efficiency (10) Investing in education, skills and lifetime learning;
West Region (priority Axis 2and increasing the level of employment and education, by improving skills
management of natural resources, education health, cultural and health tourism, among others. An initiative focused on ICT
Another exemple is e-education that represents an alternative to the traditional learning method, making the applicant
•Supporting education continuously as there are no social or geographical barriers •Simplifying relations among citizens, enterprises, companies
Education: Broadband communications can contribute to an increase in Romanian school†s value by implementing new teaching †learning methods (e
information, services as tax collection, education and health etc. all of major importance for citizens. Technologies and broadband communications can improve
communications already mentioned (as e-Education, teleworking etc. the beneficial effects materialize in the increased access to the interactive content
ensuring necessary preconditions for information, education and security Starting from the fundamental pillars of the strategy we developed a set of
education and security (pre -conditions -the degree of digital alphabetization of the population -%of employees with
•Education of consumers and inclusion of disadvantaged groups of users III. 3. Monitoring indicators
Internal Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Trade and Industry, FICORA (Finnish Communications Regulatory authority), Finnish
of the Ministry of Communication and Information Society, Ministry of Education Research and Innovation, Ministery of Administration and Internal Affairs, Ministry of
•e-Education 60 •e-Tax 80 •e-Culture 40 •e-Tourism 40
Consumers education 15 Other expenditures (ex Communication, instruction, etc 35 TOTAL PROGRAM 1. 250 IV. 2 Financing means
efforts in education and training, in particular with regard to older generations and other vulnerable categories of population
development of new products and modernizing education and training sector. The aim of the emblematic initiative called"A digital agenda for Europe"within this
applications development, consumer†s education and inclusion of disadvantaged groups of users To support the development of broadband infrastructure and services
-Government, e-Participation, e-Health, e-Education etc. to create an objective radiography of performance recorded on each sector and the appropriate course of
•Increased use of electronic public services in education •Adapting training to the needs of the economy
education/training, and internationalisation seem to be the two main axes considered repeatedly, followed by traditional S&t support and overall
Education, research and innovation The University of Zaragoza plays a major role in Aragon with its 35000 students (including many Erasmus students
†Including research, innovation and education †More attention to be paid to incubators and support to new
partners, research, innovation, education Aragon on the S3 platform Sevilla Meeting S3 platform Core working
Education and Training KETS (Key Enabling Technologies ICT Smart Cities and Territories Digital Growth Priorities
A a clear improvement in population with terciary education (from 0, 68 to 0, 75) and in public R+D
education, employment and rural development policies ï There is no evidence that the strategy includes a clear reflection/proposal on how to exploit
7, 73%Education ï¿7, 57%Transport and comunications ï¿6, 44%Health services ï¿
Education 39,5%Private Non Profit 0, 4 %Enterprises 54,4%Government 9, 9 %Higher Education 35,6
%Private Non Profit 0, 1 %Figure 4. R&d expenditure by sectors Source: INE Companies Of high and Medium-High technology sectors (†HAMHIT€),
With regard to the level of ICT penetration in education, 100%of the region†s primary and secondary education public schools had Internet access, with very high broadband
in the field of education OPPORTUNITIES Territory •Importance of ICT in the objectives and
phases of education as well as by promoting an increase of interest and awareness in citizens due to the results of research.
skills in students and teachers in all education stages 5. 2 Bring society closer to scientific and technological achievements
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