Gabriela MacoveiuNorth-East RDA, Romania

PP11 – WP responsible

Cluster Policy Learning PlatformWP3 Description

Smarter Cluster Policies for South-East Europe

(Cluster PoliSEE)

Work package 3 – Main Tasks

Action

3.1 Platform concept generation through working groups

3.2 Platform design, setting up and rules

3.3 Platform management and development

3.4 Training package as S3 common knowledge base

A3.1 Platform concept generationThe platform’s concept paper:• provides methodology on how to initiate and push forward

the structure• list the aims and activities to be implemented to achieve them • include recommendations on further input on the 6 central

topics for cluster policies improvement • it is not just a performing ICT tool (information, promotion,

good practice dissemination)• it is a collaborative learning tool for people behind the ICT

tool, the SEE cluster policy makers, the PPs, the innovation actors involved)

A3.1 Platform concept generation – Timetable (proposal)

2012August September October

1.08.20121.08.2012

30.09.201230.09.2012PP11 starts the

elaboration of platform

concept

PP11 starts the

elaboration of platform

concept

STC meeting - WGs’

structure / composition

already defined

STC meeting - WGs’

structure / composition

already defined

30.09.201230.09.2012

1st draft of platform concept circulated to WGs leaders – inputs,

feedback and contribution to be

collected

1st draft of platform concept circulated to WGs leaders – inputs,

feedback and contribution to be

collected

15.10.201215.10.2012

Elaboration of the 2nd

draft of platform concept

Elaboration of the 2nd

draft of platform concept

30.10.201230.10.2012

Consolidated concept

submitted to LP for

endorsement

Consolidated concept

submitted to LP for

endorsementAll PPs bring feedback on the concept All PPs bring feedback on the concept

Activ. 3.1 (2012) May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct

Original timetable (AF)

Proposed timetable

A3.2 Platform design, setting up and rules

Phase Activity Responsible of deliverables

Design Operational plan LP with support of ERDF PPs 11, 1, 5, 18, 8 and IPA-I PP1

Functional architecture

Platforms’ rules of procedure

Regulate how the platform should run, how the document and content is to be managed, membership aspects, others

ERDF PP11, with support of all PPs

Platform set up (of-the-shelf software)

•Content and document management solutions• Intranet tools for PPs (wiki modalities, social

networking solutions, live communication systems) • Specific support for WGs (dedicated workspace )•Good practices and transferability assessment tool•Access based on multiple security levels

(communication, authentication & data protection)•Public section

LP and ERDF PP11, with support of all PPs

A3.2 Platform design & setting – Timeline (proposal)

2012 2013October November December January

01.10.201201.10.2012

15.11.201215.11.2012LP1 starts the elaboration of

operational and functional

architecture

LP1 starts the elaboration of

operational and functional

architecture

ERDF PP11 –Elaborates the Rules of Procedure and agrees it with LP

ERDF PP11 –Elaborates the Rules of Procedure and agrees it with LP

01.12.201201.12.2012

Contributions to operational plan, functional architecture and

endorsement of the Rules of Procedure for platform ongoing

operation

Contributions to operational plan, functional architecture and

endorsement of the Rules of Procedure for platform ongoing

operation

All PPs bring their contributionsAll PPs bring their contributions

With support from ERDF PPs 11, 1, 5, 18, 8 and IPA-I PP1

With support from ERDF PPs 11, 1, 5, 18, 8 and IPA-I PP1

LP sets up the

platform

LP sets up the

platform

15.01.2013

Activ. 3.2 (2012-2013) Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Ian

Original timetable (AF)

Proposed timetable

A3.3 Platform management & development (2)

Platform Management

Level How / by whom

Scientific and Technical Committee (STC)

Strategic level

Providing inputs and feedback

Ensuring strategic relevance of the platform content and activities in SEE area consistent with EU policies and concerned initiatives focused on S3

Using clusters within the strategic process for regional innovation strategies

Contribution of the members

Development level

Full members - PPs (ERDF, IPA and ASPs)

Associated members - representatives of regional/national public institutions responsible for cluster policy development & implementation, R&D transfer and innovation bodies and cluster associations, Academic and research departments with cluster studies, Confederations of clusters and networksStakeholders, financing entities & civil society

A3.3 Platform management & development – Roles of the project partners

A3.3 Timetable (proposal)

2012 2013 2013 2014December January February October

01.12.201201.12.2012

WG Leaders (ERDF PPs 1, 5, 18, 8 and IPA-I PP 1) - QuestionnairesWG Leaders (ERDF PPs 1, 5, 18, 8 and IPA-I PP 1) - Questionnaires

WG Leader conceive Questionnaire for public consultation on specific topic (6)

WG Leader conceive Questionnaire for public consultation on specific topic (6)

01.01.2013 15.02.201301.01.2013 15.02.2013

ERDF PP 11 Feedding on-line repository and platform operation on the 6 central topics for policy improvement for linking relevant audience and stakeholders to the project outputs

ERDF PP 11 Feedding on-line repository and platform operation on the 6 central topics for policy improvement for linking relevant audience and stakeholders to the project outputs

Activ. 3.3 (2012-2014) 2012 2013 2014

Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Oct

Original timetable (AF)

Proposed timetable

PPs, conduct public consultation process (national

language) and feed back to WG Leaders

A3.4 Training package – Contents and structure

Sessions How to Participants

• 1 training preparatory session

- 1 day on-line training session 25 participants

(1 participant from each

project partner

organization)

• 1 training session - 2 days training session in location (Ancona, Italy)

• 1 follow-up training session

- 1 day on-line session

• 1 training activity assessment

- 1 day on-line session

• Training by trainers - Trained staff will transfer the know-how to their organizations in “learning-by-doing”process

-

A3.4 Training package – Timetable (proposal)

15.01.201315.01.2013

All trained staff - performing “learning-by-doing” know-how transfer in their organizations

All trained staff - performing “learning-by-doing” know-how transfer in their organizations

ERDF PP 11 – Elaborates the training pack for sharing S3 approachERDF PP 11 – Elaborates the training pack for sharing S3 approach

01.03.201301.03.2013

2013

January February March April May

ERDF PP 11 – Delivery of training preparatory session (on-line)

ERDF PP 11 – Delivery of training preparatory session (on-line)

ERDF PP 11 – Delivery 2 days training session Ancona, Italy

ERDF PP 11 – Delivery 2 days training session Ancona, Italy

AprilAprilMayMay

ERDF PP 11 – Follow-up training session (on line)

ERDF PP 11 – Follow-up training session (on line)

ERDF PP 11 –Training activity assessment (online)

ERDF PP 11 –Training activity assessment (online)

Activ. 3.4 (2012-2013) Oct Nov Dec Jan 13 Feb 13 Mar 13 Apr 13 May 13

Original timetable (AF)

Proposed timetable

WP3 Summarizing the new timetable (proposal)

2012 2013 20144 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Act 3.1 (AF)

New proposal

Act 3.2 (AF)

New proposal

Act 3.3 (AF)

New proposal

Act 3.4 (AF)

New proposal

(AF) – Original timetable as per Application Form

WP3 - DeliverablesDescription Partner Contributing Partners

Platform concept (including recommendations) ERDF PP11 LP, ERDF PPs 1, 5, 18, 8 and IPA-I PP 1

Platform operative plan and functional architecture LP ERDF PPs 1, 5, 18, 8, 11 and IPA-I PP 1

Platform Rules of Procedures ERDF PP11 All PPs1 Training Pack for sharing S3 approach ERDF PP11 All PPs1 on line repository / database on the 6 central topics result and best practice ERDF PP11 (ERDF PPs 1, 5, 18, 8 and IPA-I

PP 1) ALL PPS

Questionnaire for Stakeholder public consultation on 6 cluster central topics

ERDF PPs 1, 5, 18, 8 and IPA-I

PP 1ALL PPS

Result of public consultation report and statistical data ERDF PP11 (ERDF PPs 1, 5, 18, 8 and IPA-I PP 1) ALL PPS

Staff members with increased capacity on learning mechanism though platform management (knowldge/skills) ERDF PP11 ALL PPS

Policy makers with increased awareness through platform public consultation (knowledge/skills. Regional based cluster policies improved by sharing policies

ERDF PP11 ALL PPS

Stakeholders with increase awareness involved in platform public consultation (rate 1 to 20 for each PPs involved in mutual learning activities)

ERDF PP11 ALL PPS

Regional based cluster policies improved by sharing policies ERDF PP11 ALL PPS

Non EU MS involved for a world-class cluster environment ERDF PP11 ALL PPS