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Governance is increasingly recognised as a crucial factor for effective policies. The realisation of any common goal requires appropriate decision-making to coordinate multiple efforts. The regional innovations strategies initiated by the European Commission in 1994 were often first and most successful step to introduce the main characteristics of good governance in innovation policies, such as leadership, dialogue with stakeholders and a long-term strategic approach.
A very important ingredient of governance is knowledge of the actual situation in the region in order to set the long-term strategic objectives, choose appropriate actions and undertake necessary corrections. A pilot action launched by the European Commission in March 2004 has resulted in 8 pilot projects developing new methods for innovation policy impact assessment, which is of interest to all European regions. The tools developed have a great potential to improve policy-making processes and the adaptation of regional research and innovation policies to upcoming needs and opportunities in the regions.
The aim of this event, which is organised by the IRE Secretariat in collaboration with the Basque Government and Fundación Labein, is to present current developments in impact assessment and benchmarking tools that could be applied in the innovation policy-making of European regions, and show practical examples of successful applications. An overview of initiatives related to evaluation of the innovation performance and policies in Europe will be made. Participants will discuss how the new tools can be applied in the regions and what should be next steps on the European level for the development of an 'impact assessment culture', so that it becomes an integrated part of regional innovation policy.
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