RUR@CT

‘Sharing for Progressing’

Presentation to the RegioStars Awards 2012

Category 1 ‘Smart Growth’

16 January 2012

Why RUR@CT ?

The attractiveness and dynamism of territories depend on

their capacity of innovation

Rural areas have an innovation potential which is not

developed enough and should contribute to territorial

cohesion

Need to go beyond the mere exchange of Good Practices,

hence the focus on the transfer of innovative Good

Practices with concrete and tangible results

contributes to promote and strengthen

innovation.

A network of European Regions

aiming at reinforcing the

effectiveness and efficiency of

regional policies through the

capitalisation and transfer of

Good Practices (GPs) in the field

of rural innovation.

A methodology of transfer

aiming at going beyond the mere

exchange of Good Practices & a

specific methodological

toolbox (database, fact sheets…)

What is RUR@CT ?

Innovative dimension

The first European network/project to deliver an innovative

service to its members: technical assistance & advice on the

transfer of GPs.

GPs classified through their innovation level, based on a

broad approach - not only technological, but also economical,

social and environmental innovation, including organisational

issues and territorial governance.

Innovative use of EU legislation funded by ERDF under Article

37-6b of EC Regulation 1083/2006.

Objectives

Facilitating the Capitalisation and the Transfer of Good Practices between EU Regions

Capitalisation & Transfer- 1 transfer methodology & tools- 150 GPs in database - 3 INTERREG IVC projects based on the RUR@CT transfer methodology - 40 action plans to be implemented (4 in Limousin started their operational phase)

Partnerships & strategy- 30 member regions, 32 partners (from 17 EU member states)- 3 strategic conferences (100-150 participants) - 40 people trained on Art 37-6b & participation to INTERACT pilot project - 3 political statements

Outcomes

Promoting rural innovation for Territorial Cohesion

RUR@CT objectives & results

Implementing innovative rural development projects within regional operational programmes

Impacts and sustainability

At EU level

Synergies developed with 6 EU projects in terms of capitalisation and/or

transfer methodology (especially INTERREG IVC projects).

A legal structure which is expected to strengthen the network and its

sustainability. 2 options: setting up an EGTC or relying on an existing

structure (for example AER).

Recognition of the added value of transfer and of the RUR@CT transfer

methodology at EU level

At regional level

Mainstreaming between Obj. 2 and 3 of Cohesion Policy 4 Pilot

projects on Priority Axis 5 of the Limousin ERDF OP.

‘Exporting’ & ‘Importing’ Regions mentoring from experienced

regions which strengthens the sustainability of transfers

Thank you for your attention!

Further information on:www.ruract.eu