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EU Funding in Wales
Dr. Adrian Healy
School of Planning and GeographyCardiff University
Challenges ......
BIS eligibility simulation (2008 GDP)
Focus of Attention
ERDF/ESF
West Wales and the Valleys
East Wales
EAFRDRural Development Programme
SF consultationA confident, ambitious and entrepreneurial Wales, prospering from sustainable economic growth
SME competitiveness Infrastructure Research and
Innovation Renewable Energy and
Energy Efficiency Helping people at work Education, skills and
lifelong learning Early years and young
people
SME competitiveness Research and
Innovation Renewable Energy and
Energy Efficiency Skills Youth employment
Research, Innovation and Learning
Horizon 2020 Excellent Science Competitive Industries Tackling societal
challenges
ERA chairs Twinning/partnering
arrangements Staff mobility/exchange
Research infrastructures (linked to ERDF)
Erasmus For All Reduce early school
leaving to 10% Increase % of HE
graduates to 40% Learning mobility Co-operation Policy support
European Territorial Cooperation(INTERREG V)
Cross-border Wales-Ireland
Transnational Atlantic Area North West Europe
Inter-regional
Strengthening RTDI ICT access and quality Competitiveness of SMEs Low carbon economy Climate change Environment and resource
efficiency Sustainable transport Promoting employment and
mobility Promoting social inclusion Investing in education and skills
Why Cinderella?
Overlooked
Ad hoc individual initiative
No coordinated or concerted efforts
Looking forwards
Connecting
Innovating
Broadening
Strengthening
Gateways to talent and expertise
Ambitious and entrepreneurial in both approach and in deed