1. (TWGs) INSME INTERNATIONAL NETWORK FOR SMEs THEMATIC WORKING GROUPS
1st INSME Promoting Committee Meeting Milan 7-8 July 2003

2. THEMATIC WORKING GROUPS
WHAT ARE THE TWGs?
The Thematic Working Groups (TWG) will gather INSME Members who are interested in sharing experiences on specific vertical or horizontal topics or with respect to a limited geographical area. 2

3. THEMATIC WORKING GROUPS CHARACTERISTICS OF TWGs
The set up is on a voluntary basis
They will be characterised by a “variable geometry approach”
The Groups will have a dedicated common discussion area in the portal
Participants could also meet in person or via conference call when necessary
The INSME Secretariat will support the coordination and TWGs activities, if needed 3

4. THEMATIC WORKING GROUPS
TWG’s ACTIVITIES
The TWG’s activities will be developed at variable speeds, recognising that each Country and geographical region has different objectives, conditions and resources.
They can pave the way for launching joint INSME pilot projects among INSME Members 4

5. TWGs WITHIN THE INSME ASSOCIATION STRUCTURE
THEMATIC WORKING GROUPS
TWGs WITHIN THE INSME ASSOCIATION STRUCTURE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
INSME ASSOCIATION
Thematic Working
Group1
(e.g. on the Textile sector)
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Thematic Working
Group2
(e.g. for the EUMED region)
President and Vice President
INSME BOARD
Secretary General
Thematic Working
Group3
(e.g. “Fashion Med“)
INSME SECRETARIAT
INSME Think Tank
Thematic Working
Groupn
………..
Focal Point1
Focal
Point2
Focal
Point3
Focal
Pointn 5

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