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Claire NAUWELAERS, independent policy expert
SMART REGIONS conference Brussels, 1-2 June 2016 Smart Specialisation from Design to Implementation Selection process and monitoring Claire NAUWELAERS, independent policy expert
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1. WHY is RIS3 monitoring necessary?
Securing implementation: tracking progress in implementation, making sure that “strategies on paper” become reality Shared understanding: securing stakeholders commitment to RIS3 and developing shared expectations on regional transformation Preparing for RIS3 revision: creating robust evidence to adapt policies in medium term and for strategy evaluation and revision in longer term Communication: collecting evidence and stories needed for communicating about a new and experimental strategy (uncertainty!) Accountability: justifying spending of public funds - transparency Nauwelaers - Copenhagen 2005
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2. WHAT needs to be monitored?
The RIS3-relevant policy mix: the whole portfolio of policies by, in and for the region, from various domains and various levels beyond Operational Programmes: RIS3 was a conditionality for adoption of OPs but other policies too should be consistent with RIS3 priorities also actions to improve governance of innovation ecosystem: networks, clusters, platforms, intermediaries, policy intelligence activities Nauwelaers - Copenhagen 2005
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2. WHAT needs to be monitored? (contd.)
Various ways to translate RIS3 into concrete actions New bold Strategic initiatives at the heart of RIS3 domains, of national/European relevance Reframing existing programmes: with contribution to RIS3 as new criterion for projects selection Changing strategic agendas: modifying mission statements of existing players to align them to RIS3 priorities Funding innovation infrastructure in line with RIS3 priorities Establishing platforms and fora: to continue EDP in RIS3 domains and facilitate project generation Nauwelaers - Copenhagen 2005
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3. HOW to select projects? Close relationship with MAs
Incorporating external views Two-stage processes when possible Performance reserve Robust monitoring mechanisms from inception Exit strategies Selection criteria: Alignment with and contribution to RIS3 Regional relevance International stature Viability-sustainability-appropriate funding mix Nauwelaers - Copenhagen 2005
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4. HOW to monitor? Properties of efficient RIS3 monitoring system
Clear intervention logic: link objectives – targets – actions Shared understanding of components of monitoring system Measurability - simplification of complex realities Feasibility and cost effectiveness – reasonable burden – no duplication Stakeholders participation Stability and flexibility Leading to a policy-relevant and user-friendly picture of achievements Basis for external evaluations: the latter will capture impacts and make the link with context indicators Nauwelaers - Copenhagen 2005
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4. HOW to monitor? (contd.) Indicators for RIS3 monitoring system (with values & targets): Inputs: allocation of resources to policy mix elements Outputs: direct effects of implementation of actions Results: contribution of actions to RIS3 objectives Breakdown by RIS3 domains!! Governance of RIS3 monitoring system Clear responsibility for system management and coordination Ownership in close connection with policy-making bodies Close partnership with Managing Authorities Effective participation of stakeholders involved in delivering actions Right set of skills and tools for collection and analysis tasks Nauwelaers - Copenhagen 2005
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5. Key success factors for RIS3 implementation
Formulation of explicit intervention logic of policies Continued political support to strategic options Appropriate project selection procedure in line with RIS3 goals and priorities Monitoring and Evaluation addressing the ultimate goal of regional transformation (in addition to immediate goals of individual instruments) - Systemic evaluations Feedback mechanism between Monitoring and Evaluation and strategy /policy mix definition: use of monitoring and evaluation as decision tools (not legitimation only) Transnational learning and intelligent peer reviews, use of internal/external sources Private sector involvement and funding: overarching “test” for RIS3 relevance Policy capacity: importance of continuity and capitalization on knowledge Role of communities of key innovation actors and “project champions” with large private sector involvement Nauwelaers - Copenhagen 2005
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