Activities of Nikos CHRYSOGELOS related to 2013/2094(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Smart specialisation: networking excellence for a sound Cohesion Policy (short presentation)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on smart specialisation: networking excellence for a sound Cohesion Policy PDF (208 KB) DOC (102 KB)
Amendments (9)
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas regions should formulate a smart specialisation strategy (S3) in a process of critical self-analysis and in close cooperation with research centres, universities and other higher-education establishments, relevant partners and stakeholders and, in particular, businesses9 ; __________________ 9 See definition of ‘smart specialisation strategy’, Article 2(2)(2b) (new), Legislative procedure 2011/0276(COD), based on proposal for a regulation COM(2011)0615.
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underscores the fact that the regions have very different strengths and weaknesses; calls therefore on the regions not to copy each other's priorities, but, rather, to build up their own competitive advantages and focus on their core potentials and characteristics;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Encourages the regions to invest in cross-industrysector and cross-technology activities which can generate cross-cutting links throughout the regional economy so that as many businesses as possible, including SMEs and micro-enterprises, can benefit from them;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Underscores the importance, in this connection, of consulting businesses, and SMEs and micro-enterprises in particular, since a ‘vision of innovation’ will be successful only if businesses have the appropriate potential to put it into practice;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Stresses that representatives of civil society and its relevant organisations need to be involved in order to increase awareness of such a strategy and its implementation as well as facilitate ownership;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is of the opinion that, for this process, administrative authorities and ministries must establish an entirely new culture of cooperation between themselves and in dealings with businesses and other actors; emphasises that appropriate structures and efficient administration need to be in place; recommends that, if necessary, resources available for capacity building should be used for further empowerment of administrations and civil society organisations;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Considers that all authorities and actors concerned on regional level should be offered high-quality training and seminars focused on issues related to the preparation and implementation of smart specialisation strategies;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Urges the regions to make use of all funding, cooperation and investment opportunities, as well as upstream and downstream actions12 and the bottom-up approach in order to promote an innovation-friendly environment for SMEs, in particular,ly SMEs and micro-enterprises and to make greater involvement in Horizon 2020 possible in order to close the innovation gap between regions; __________________ 12 Annex I, point 4.3.2., Legislative procedure 2011/0276(COD), based on proposal for a regulation COM(2011)0615.
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Believes that any region should have the possibility to boost its particular strengths and make the appropriate choice of actions including small-scale measures;