1. METRON Systems for Quality and Innovation ERCOLE CAUTI T RANSNATIONAL C OOPERATION N ETWORK M EETING

2. SUMMARY Slide 2Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting Abruzzo Region Some data Some data Geography Macro-economy METRON Strategy Data for potential cooperation Comparison between Italy and Sweden Project ideas

3. ABRUZZO REGION Slide 3Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting ABRUZZO REGION 2.383 Km Linköping LAquila

4. ABRUZZO REGION Slide 4Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting ABRUZZO REGION

5. Slide 5Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting ABRUZZO REGION ROME METRON 110 Km 75 Km LAQUILA

6. ABRUZZO REGION Slide 6Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting Surface: 10,800 skm Inhabitants: 1.3 milion ROME ABRUZZO DATA GEOGRAPHY

7. ABRUZZO REGION Slide 7Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting 4 PROVINCES ABRUZZO REGION GEOGRAPHY

8. 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 Slide 8Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting ABRUZZO REGION ECONOMY

9. Region ABRUZZO – ECONOMY (2) Developed tourist industry Summer tourism: other 100 km of coast Winter tourism: 20 ski cables and over 150 ski slopes More than 35 % of protected area (national and regional parks) Slide 9Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting ABRUZZO REGION ECONOMY

10. ABRUZZO Slide 10Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting 50 km - 40 min ABRUZZO REGION ECONOMY

11. Region ABRUZZO – ECONOMY (3) Good diffusion of SMEs Textile and clothing Metal-mechanics Wood & furniture Leather Slide 11Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting ABRUZZO REGION ECONOMY

12. Region ABRUZZO – STRENGTH, WEAKNESS Strengths Optimal geographic position Good social stability Favourable environment Strong interest in Innovation (3 universities, 3 research centres, etc.) Weaknesses Lack of infrastructure Productive system not enough structured Slide 12Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting ABRUZZO REGION ECONOMY

13. ABRUZZO – comparison with Italian data (1) Slide 13Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting GDP / INHABITANT higher than national average equal to national average lower than national average ABRUZZO REGION ECONOMY

14. ABRUZZO – comparison with Italian data (2) Slide 14Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting INVESTMENTS on GDP higher than national average equal to national average lower than national average ABRUZZO REGION ECONOMY

15. ABRUZZO – comparison with Italian data (3) Slide 15Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting IMPORT on GDP higher than national average equal to national average lower than national average ABRUZZO REGION ECONOMY

16. ABRUZZO – comparison with Italian data (4) Slide 16Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting EMPLOYEES in R & D higher than national average equal to national average lower than national average ABRUZZO REGION ECONOMY

17. ABRUZZO – comparison with Italian data (5) Slide 17Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting NEW ENTERPRISES / CEASED ENTERPPRISES higher than national average equal to national average lower than national average ABRUZZO REGION ECONOMY

18. ABRUZZO – comparison with Italian data (6) Slide 18Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting UNEMPLOYMENT RATE lower than national average equal to national average higher than national average ABRUZZO REGION ECONOMY

19. ABRUZZO – comparison with Italian data (6) Slide 19Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT RATE lower than national average equal to national average higher than national average ABRUZZO REGION ECONOMY

20. 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 Slide 20Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting ABRUZZO REGION

21. METRON: projects and partners Slide 21 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 Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting METRON

22. METRON Sofia Bratislava Mosciano SantAngelo - Abruzzo (Italia) Tel. +39 085 8089025 - www.gruppometron.it Bucarest Roma Madrid Bruxelles Slide 22Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting METRON: offices

23. Slide 23 METRON – extra European office locations Abu Dhabi Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting METRON

24. 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 Slide 24Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting METRON STRATEGY

25. 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 ACTIONGLOBAL VISION AND LOCAL ACTION Slide 25Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting METRON STRATEGY

26. GDP per inhabitant (PPS) - in % of EU27 = 100 - 2004 GLOBAL SITUATION GLOBAL VISION Slide 26

27. GDP growth - 1995 - 2004 Slide 27 GLOBAL VISION

28. Change of GDP - 1995 - 2004 Slide 28 GLOBAL VISION

29. Slide 29Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting Structural funds 2007 - 2013 GLOBAL VISION

30. Structural funds 2007 - 2013 Slide 30Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting GLOBAL VISION COMPARISON

31. European Innovation Scoreboard 2007 Summary Innovation Index Slide 31Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting GLOBAL VISION COMPARISON

32. European Innovation Scoreboard 2007 Innovation Performance Slide 32Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting GLOBAL VISION COMPARISON

33. PROJECT IDEAS – Energy Slide 33Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting PROJECT IDEAS 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

34. PROJECT IDEAS – Transport Slide 34Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting PROJECT IDEAS Demand-responsive public transport Use of alternative energies: bio-combustibles Testing of passengers transport on the sea

35. PROJECT IDEAS – Territorial development Slide 35Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting PROJECT IDEAS Clusters of enterprises sharing a common energy programme Shared criteria of extra-municipal territorial planning

36. PROJECT IDEAS – Environment Slide 36Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting PROJECT IDEAS FSCPEFCCertification of forests, according to FSC and PEFC standards Protection of water fauna

37. PROJECT IDEAS – Social field Slide 37Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting PROJECT IDEAS 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

38. INTERNATIONALIZATION Slide 38Linköping, 6 May 2008 - Transnational cooperation network meeting Steady collaboration: Researche of new opportunities and markets Tourism COOPERATION

39. Thank you ercole.cauti@gruppometron.it METRON srl Mosciano SantAngelo Mosciano SantAngelo Abruzzo (Italia) Abruzzo (Italia) Tel. +39 085 8089025 Tel. +39 085 8089025 www.gruppometron.it www.gruppometron.itercole.cauti@gruppometron.it METRON srl Mosciano SantAngelo Mosciano SantAngelo Abruzzo (Italia) Abruzzo (Italia) Tel. +39 085 8089025 Tel. +39 085 8089025 www.gruppometron.it www.gruppometron.it