First decisions in the working group

1. Confirm the thematical options :

E-Commerce

2. Determine the geographical zone : speaking of relations between Regions and SMEs, the national differences  (and even regional differences) can be very important ;

LOCREGIS target countries Austria, Finland and Sweden

3. Determine the type of result we would like to obtain :

case studies
inventory of experiences

4. Evaluate the available expertise in the Steering Committee

Participants (so far):
NUTEK (Support partner)
BLEKINGE
NORBOTTEN
JÄMTLAND
KAINUU
VARSINAIS-SUOMI
BIC BURGENLAND
ARCO
 

5. Confirm the option of examining the accordance between the EU messages and statements about SMEs and the actual existing procedures.
 
 

WORKING PLAN

A. discussion with the Commission over the expected results before the first meeting, but after having set the framework, i.e. answer questions 1 to 5

B. compose the group of experts with a fair representativity

C. Make an inventory of the existing material (documents, reports, analysis,etc…) about Regional Development/ SMEs / IS

D. Determine the agenda

E. Plan at least 2 meetings

Timing : meeting with Commission 2nd half of October

• 1st  meeting in Helsinki 19.-20.11.1999
• 2nd meeting 1st half of December