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The Transnational Cooperation Network meeting held in Linköping on May 6, 2008, focused on potential collaboration between the Abruzzo Region of Italy and Sweden. The meeting addressed geographical and macroeconomic data, with insights into the strengths and weaknesses of Abruzzo, including industrialization and tourism development. Key comparisons with national averages were discussed, emphasizing the region's positive development trends and the need for improved internationalization capabilities. Various project ideas were shared to foster cooperation and partnership.
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TransnationalCooperation Network Meeting ERCOLE CAUTI
SUMMARY Abruzzo Region Some data Geography Macro-economy METRON Strategy Dataforpotentialcooperation Comparisonbetween Italy and Sweden Project ideas Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting
ABRUZZO REGION 2.383 Km • Linköping • L’Aquila ABRUZZO REGION Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting
ABRUZZO REGION ABRUZZO REGION Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting
ABRUZZO REGION 75Km • METRON • L’AQUILA • ROME 110Km ABRUZZO REGION Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting
ABRUZZO REGION Surface: 10,800 skm Inhabitants: 1.3 milion ROME ABRUZZO DATA Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting GEOGRAPHY
ABRUZZO REGION 4 PROVINCES ABRUZZO REGION Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting GEOGRAPHY
Region ABRUZZO – ECONOMY (1) • First European Region getting out from Objective 1 support • Level of industrialisation higher than the national average • Two speeds for development • Major coastal dynamism • Increasing disparities at internal level ABRUZZO REGION Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting ECONOMY
Region ABRUZZO – ECONOMY (2) • Developedtouristindustry • Summertourism: other 100 km ofcoast • Wintertourism: 20 ski cables and over 150 ski slopes • More than 35 % ofprotected area (national and regionalparks) ABRUZZO REGION Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting ECONOMY
ABRUZZO 50 km - 40 min ABRUZZO REGION Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting ECONOMY
Region ABRUZZO – ECONOMY (3) • GooddiffusionofSMEs • Textile and clothing • Metal-mechanics • Wood & furniture • Leather ABRUZZO REGION Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting ECONOMY
Region ABRUZZO – STRENGTH, WEAKNESS Strengths • Optimalgeographic position • Good social stability • Favourableenvironment • Strong interest in Innovation (3 universities, 3 researchcentres, etc.) Weaknesses • Lackofinfrastructure • Productive system notenoughstructured ABRUZZO REGION Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting ECONOMY
ABRUZZO – comparison with Italian data (1) GDP / INHABITANT • higher than national average • equal to national average • lower than national average ABRUZZO REGION Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting ECONOMY
ABRUZZO – comparison with Italian data (2) INVESTMENTS on GDP • higher than national average • equal to national average • lower than national average ABRUZZO REGION Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting ECONOMY
ABRUZZO – comparison with Italian data (3) IMPORT on GDP • higher than national average • equal to national average • lower than national average ABRUZZO REGION Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting ECONOMY
ABRUZZO – comparison with Italian data (4) EMPLOYEES in R & D • higher than national average • equal to national average • lower than national average ABRUZZO REGION Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting ECONOMY
ABRUZZO – comparison with Italian data (5) NEW ENTERPRISES / CEASED ENTERPPRISES • higher than national average • equal to national average • lower than national average ABRUZZO REGION Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting ECONOMY
ABRUZZO – comparison with Italian data (6) UNEMPLOYMENT RATE • lower than national average • equal to national average • higher than national average ABRUZZO REGION Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting ECONOMY
ABRUZZO – comparison with Italian data (6) YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT RATE • lower than national average • equal to national average • higher than national average ABRUZZO REGION Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting ECONOMY
Region ABRUZZO – Synthesis • Abruzzo is a region with a positive trend of development but with still unstable indicators • Risk related to an industrial system which is too much linked to small enterprises implying local capitals • Need to develop the capability of internationalization of the productive system ABRUZZO REGION Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting
METRON: projects and partners • 31 European projects • 6th FP (RIS, Innov9 etc…) • Equal (National and transnational) • Interreg (IIIA, IIIB) • Art. 6 ESF • Twinning • 157 partners • 55 regions • 29 countries METRON Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting
Mosciano Sant’Angelo - Abruzzo (Italia) Tel. +39 085 8089025 - www.gruppometron.it Bruxelles Bratislava Bucarest Sofia Roma Madrid METRON: offices METRON Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting
Abu Dhabi METRON – extra European office locations METRON Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting
METRON: Strategies There are two fundamental points: • All Regions are key-players in innovation dynamics • All Regions should improve their innovation Innovation is a challenge for all REGIONS IT IS A CHALLENGE BETWEEN TERRITORIES METRON Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting STRATEGY
METRON: Strategies THERE IS NO “MAGICAL RECIPE”, BUT A PROCEDURE HAS BEEN PROPOSED THE RIS PROCESS • Bottom up approach • Involvement of local actors • Measurement of impact • According to ISO 9000 • GLOBAL VISION AND LOCAL ACTION METRON Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting STRATEGY
GDP per inhabitant (PPS) - in % of EU27 = 100 - 2004 GLOBAL SITUATION GLOBAL VISION
GDP growth - 1995 - 2004 GLOBAL VISION
Change of GDP - 1995 - 2004 GLOBAL VISION
Structural funds 2007 - 2013 GLOBAL VISION Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting
Structural funds 2007 - 2013 GLOBAL VISION Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting COMPARISON
European Innovation Scoreboard 2007Summary Innovation Index GLOBAL VISION Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting COMPARISON
European Innovation Scoreboard 2007Innovation Performance GLOBAL VISION Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting COMPARISON
PROJECT IDEAS – Energy • Measures to decrease depopulation in rural areas through the promotion of alternative energy deriving from bio-mass or agricultural products • Protection of cultural heritage and promotion of networks • Use of renewable energy sources and new technologies in tourist resorts PROJECT IDEAS Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting
PROJECT IDEAS – Transport • Demand-responsive public transport • Use of alternative energies: bio-combustibles • Testing of passengers’ transport on the sea PROJECT IDEAS Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting
PROJECT IDEAS – Territorial development • Clusters of enterprises sharing a common energy programme • Shared criteria of extra-municipal territorial planning PROJECT IDEAS Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting
PROJECT IDEAS – Environment • Certification of forests, according to FSC and PEFC standards • Protection of water fauna PROJECT IDEAS Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting
PROJECT IDEAS – Social field • Training of the disabled in libraries • Improvement programme for the services offered in elderly rest homes • Increase in the quality of services of both public and private organizations dealing with services for the mentally disabled PROJECT IDEAS Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting
INTERNATIONALIZATION Steady collaboration: • Researche of new opportunities and markets • Tourism COOPERATION Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting
Thank you ercole.cauti@gruppometron.it METRON srl Mosciano Sant’Angelo Abruzzo (Italia) Tel. +39 085 8089025 www.gruppometron.it