turning the tide regional development in norway. the local cornerstone company closes down...
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Up to six years: national funding Regional monitoring Industry development projects: SMB development, entrepreneurship, network, infrastructure Projects to improve collaboration between local authorities and industry Local Development ProgrammesTRANSCRIPT
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TURNING THE TIDERegional Development in Norway
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• The local cornerstone company closes down
• Unemployment rises
• People move
• Brain drain
Hard for remaining businesses to adapt and grow
Difficult to create start-ups/ attract entrepreneurs
Scenario
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• Up to six years: national funding
• Regional monitoring
• Industry development projects: SMB development, entrepreneurship, network, infrastructure
• Projects to improve collaboration between local authorities and industry
Local Development Programmes
www.regionalomstilling.no
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• Local level: MunicipalitiesLocal challengesLocal solutions and implementation
• Regional level: the county authority Processes programme applications from local authorities Grants funding
• National level: Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development Annual grants
The Players
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• National level, operates locally
• Strategy and business development tools
• Programme and project management support
• Courses, seminars
• Networking activities
Innovation Norway
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CASEMunicipality of VågsøyRegional Development Programme2005–2011
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• High unemployment rate
• Employment fell by 40 % 1995–2000
• Unbalanced industry structure: heavily based on fisheries
• Population decline (age group 20–39)
Vågsøy: Challenges
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Measurable goals in three areas
• New jobs Growth in existing local businesses Start-ups
• Population growth
• More people commuting
Vågsøy 2005–11: Goals
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• Employment goals accomplished
• Goal for population growth overachieved
• More people are commuting in the region
• Improved competitiveness
Vågsøy 2005–11: Key Results
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• Programme organisation: a limited companyLocal enterprises held a majority of the shares
• Management & board with business development skills
• Consensus on strategies and goals
• Communication/PR Management active in local media and the community Public information and updates on:
plans, priorities, results
Vågsøy 2005–11: Success Criteria
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Thank you!Johannes Skaar
Special Adviser, Innovation Norway
Questions?
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