1. Wool project in Limousin inspired by Jämtland experience In what extend article 37-6b support innovation strategies ? Practical case study of a transfer of good practice

2. Based on RUR@CT methodology => preparatory meeting, site visit, transferability analysis, action plan, implementation with mentoring support from exporting region Importing Region = Limousin =>Need to structure a wool sector for a better valorisation at regional level, with economic and ecological perspectives (existing initiatives to be coordinated and reinforced) Exporting Region = Jämtland (Sweden) => Experience of ULLFORUM project aiming at to create a platform for exchange between all the actors of the wool sector and to use the knowledge so gained to gain a better understanding of market expectations and the products to be developed www.ruract.eu

3. Transfer team Preparatory meeting Action plan Synthesis meeting Site visit Political & technical, expert, wool & sheep associations in Limousin Held on 07th September in Limoges => Context and need analysis Held on 21& 22 th September in Ostersund => Transferability analysis Held on 04th April 2011 => Technical and political validation In progress, participative approach (intermediate meeting 18th january) Programming Ongoing phase => Programming date scheduled in September 2011 Wool project in Limousin inspired by Jämtland experience

4. The site visit

5. Action plan Evaluation of quality via analysis of wool samples Classification of sheeps on a sample of farms Detailed listing of entreprises (SME) using wool Analysis of SME needs (quality, quantity, pricing) DETAILED ANALYSIS OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND FOR WOOL AT REGIONAL LEVEL PRODUCTION Genetic selection PROCESSINGMARKETING Training of breeders Financial incentives A wool catalogue Test new products Partnerships / SME Adapted training plan Working on design Creation of a label Quality indicators CREATION OF A PARTICIPATIVE COOPERATIVE FOR NETWORKING ACTORS INTO ECONOMIC APPROACH Wool project in Limousin inspired by Jämtland experience

6. Technical leaflet for breeders (communication costs)20 000 € Genetic selection plan (expertise costs)10 000 € Mini-mill (investment costs)150 000 € Promotion tools and marketing plan40 000 € Legal structure for networking all stakeholders (expertise)8 000 € Regional coordination (staff costs)96 000 € TOTAL (for 3 years)324 000 € FINANCIAL RESOURCES Europe (axis 5 ERDF OP) = 40% Region Limousin = 40% Other partners (*) = 20% Wool project in Limousin inspired by Jämtland experience Budget for 3 years

7. Wool project in Limousin inspired by Jämtland experience Letter of commitment Specified role of Jämtland Region : To provide a feedback from ULLFORUM project to Limousin’s stakeholders : by answering questions and/or sending documents related to the methodological approach (by email, phone or visioconference) To support Limousin’s project leader (AROL) and wool expert for optimizing the use of the minimill which is going to be implemented around Limoges : by providing a technical assistance (one expert from Jämtland could come in Limousin for a few days with travelling and accomodation costs covered by Limousin)

8. A STRATEGIC CHALLENGE A TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT A political commitmentA missing know-how « Initiating » Answering to… Two reasons for transferring ggod practices…. « Catalyzing » With the following objective… To promote the development of new regional policies To improve / find solutions to existing projects or initiatives CONCLUSIONS ABOUT INNOVATION & COOPERATION Tackling two types of « needs » (Wool project)