1. European Week of Regions and Cities Brussels 10-13 October 2005 Dr. Hans Meves N.B.E.: Network-Bureau-Europe Innovation. Sustainable Development The K.E.R.N.-Region in Northern Germany: Impulse for Regional Development through ICZM

2. Dr. Hans Meves: Workshop "Regional competitiveness programmes for urban and rural areas"2 The Idea n To look into the K.E.R.N.-Region as an example for inter-communal co-operation: as measure for regional competitiveness and employment n To introduce ICZM as a supportive framework - focussing on innovation and sustainable development (as catalyzer for economic growth and competence building) European Week of Regions and Cities Brussels 10-13 October 2005

3. Dr. Hans Meves: Workshop "Regional competitiveness programmes for urban and rural areas"3 n private consultant bureau n consisting of an international team n focus on EU policy analysis, project development, network building, funding, and capacity and competence building n member of the K.E.R.N.-ICZM working group n Associate of hellberg & ASSOCIATES (IGC Varel) N.B.E. European Week of Regions and Cities Brussels 10-13 October 2005

4. Dr. Hans Meves: Workshop "Regional competitiveness programmes for urban and rural areas"4 Thematic Focus n The K.E.R.N.-Region n Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) n Regional Competitiveness for urban and rural areas European Week of Regions and Cities Brussels 10-13 October 2005

5. Dr. Hans Meves: Workshop "Regional competitiveness programmes for urban and rural areas"5 The K.E.R.N.-Region n Location n Organisation (diagram) n Background (Primary Goals) n Fields of co-operation n Relevance for stakeholders European Week of Regions and Cities Brussels 10-13 October 2005

7. Dr. Hans Meves: Workshop "Regional competitiveness programmes for urban and rural areas"7

8. 8 Facts n Four cities and one county n More than 600 000 citizens (1:5 of the population of SH) n 25 % of the GNP n Highest concentration of industry, business, science, and public and private services European Week of Regions and Cities Brussels 10-13 October 2005

9. Organisational Structure European Week of Regions and Cities Brussels 10-13 October 2005 Members of K.E.R.N. e.V. MunicipalitiesSupport Organisations/AssociationsOther members City of KielChamber of Commerce KielCity of Büdelsdorf City of NeumünsterBusiness Association Mittelholstein e.V.City of Nortorf City of RendsburgBusiness Association Kiel e.V.City of Schönberg City of EckernfördeTrade Union Germany, Section northern Germany County of Rendsburg-Eckernförde

10. Dr. Hans Meves: Workshop "Regional competitiveness programmes for urban and rural areas"10 Background n 1990 Foundation of K.E.R.N.- Technology-Region e.V. n increased competition demanding improved competence building and competitiveness n K.E.R.N e. V.’s mandate therefore is the permanent improvement of communal, economic, and cultural co-operation n professional marketing of it’s capacity for European/international competition and employment European Week of Regions and Cities Brussels 10-13 October 2005

11. Dr. Hans Meves: Workshop "Regional competitiveness programmes for urban and rural areas"11 Background n Reform of administrative structures u European policy towards a Europe of regions u bigger communal administrative structures and increased authority u bigger counties (= regional counties) taking over selected duties of the states (Länder) u improved co-operation between urban and rural areas European Week of Regions and Cities Brussels 10-13 October 2005

12. Dr. Hans Meves: Workshop "Regional competitiveness programmes for urban and rural areas"12 Background n Goals of the reform u improved competence and cost reduction of daily work/duties u improved and less bureaucratic service for the citizens u more democracy (increased participation = emancipation of the citizens) European Week of Regions and Cities Brussels 10-13 October 2005

13. Dr. Hans Meves: Workshop "Regional competitiveness programmes for urban and rural areas"13 Fields of co-operation n Innovation and technology transfer n Tourism n transportation and road infrastructure n waste n area management n vocational training n culture n demographic change (model region) n integrative coastal zone management (ICZM) European Week of Regions and Cities Brussels 10-13 October 2005

14. Dr. Hans Meves: Workshop "Regional competitiveness programmes for urban and rural areas"14 Relevance for stakeholders n Improved abilities and better competence for European co-operation n better quality of European projects n higher success rate of applications n more genuine expression of local needs n shift to bottom-up approach in agenda setting for future funding periods European Week of Regions and Cities Brussels 10-13 October 2005

15. Dr. Hans Meves: Workshop "Regional competitiveness programmes for urban and rural areas"15 ICZM n Vision n Assumptions n ICZM in the K.E.R.N.-region n practical relevance n examples (projects) European Week of Regions and Cities Brussels 10-13 October 2005

16. Dr. Hans Meves: Workshop "Regional competitiveness programmes for urban and rural areas"16 ICZM n Vision u An integrated coastal zone management approach provides access to the genuine potential of the region to revitalise rural and urban maritime areas through innovation on a sustainable basis European Week of Regions and Cities Brussels 10-13 October 2005

17. Dr. Hans Meves: Workshop "Regional competitiveness programmes for urban and rural areas"17 ICZM n Assumption (1) u The K.E.R.N.-Region, like other European regions, increasingly needs to co-operate at the regional- transnational level to increase their competitiveness as places for settlement, business, and job creation European Week of Regions and Cities Brussels 10-13 October 2005

18. Dr. Hans Meves: Workshop "Regional competitiveness programmes for urban and rural areas"18 ICZM n Assumption (2) u To interpret and implement ICZM as pro-active tool to facilitate regional development based on the regions maritime resources, the exchange of experience and know-how among key sectors and stakeholders needs to be improved and facilitated European Week of Regions and Cities Brussels 10-13 October 2005

19. Dr. Hans Meves: Workshop "Regional competitiveness programmes for urban and rural areas"19 ICZM n Assumption (3) u Initiatives in the K.E.R.N.-Region across county (Kreis) and national borders are supposed to establish an effective and efficient network of experts and practitioners to facilitate the access to and distribution of maritime information European Week of Regions and Cities Brussels 10-13 October 2005

20. Dr. Hans Meves: Workshop "Regional competitiveness programmes for urban and rural areas"20 ICZM n Assumption (4) u Platforms for exchange of ideas and innovation between business, science, and administration play a key role in succeeding in the strive for growing regional competitiveness and employment. International co- operation is essential (successfully implemented, e.g. by the IR III A programme) European Week of Regions and Cities Brussels 10-13 October 2005

21. Dr. Hans Meves: Workshop "Regional competitiveness programmes for urban and rural areas"21 ICZM n ICZM in the K.E.R.N.-region (1) u unfolding activities F 1999 price for marine technology F 2000 “informal” working group ICZM F 2002 “official” working group ICZM F 2004 development concept maritime economy (state government SH) F 2005 cluster marine business S-H F 2005 analysis of the economic potential of marine business in S-H F 2006 Marine Science Centre European Week of Regions and Cities Brussels 10-13 October 2005

22. Dr. Hans Meves: Workshop "Regional competitiveness programmes for urban and rural areas"22 ICZM n ICZM in the K.E.R.N.-region (2) u utilisation of the marine and maritime potential F marine industry F marine research F oceanography F tourism F planning European Week of Regions and Cities Brussels 10-13 October 2005

23. Dr. Hans Meves: Workshop "Regional competitiveness programmes for urban and rural areas"23 ICZM n ICZM in the K.E.R.N.-region (3) u Focus of current activities F marine research & technology marine farming health & wellness tourism F ICZM-network ICZM-forum/secretariat ICZM-management/manager European Week of Regions and Cities Brussels 10-13 October 2005

24. Dr. Hans Meves: Workshop "Regional competitiveness programmes for urban and rural areas"24 ICZM n Practical relevance u re-discovering the economic potential of coastal areas u generating new business for the marine economy u stabilising existing and developing new alliances for innovation, competitiveness, and jobs u minimising conflicts (prevention) u simplifying spatial planning u increasing public-private partnerships European Week of Regions and Cities Brussels 10-13 October 2005

25. Dr. Hans Meves: Workshop "Regional competitiveness programmes for urban and rural areas"25 ICZM n Project examples u several national and international/ EU- project initiatives (IR III A, B, C) u adventure tour Baltic Sea coast u pilot projects for high quality products made from Algae and sea grass weed (Zostera Marina) u framework concept for ICZM and regional development plans u cluster initiative marine Business and competence network oceanography European Week of Regions and Cities Brussels 10-13 October 2005

26. Dr. Hans Meves: Workshop "Regional competitiveness programmes for urban and rural areas"26 Regional Competitiveness n Relevance of ICZM for competitiveness and employment u re-initiation of co-operation in the Technology-Region-K.E.R.N. u numerous initiatives and projects with future-oriented perspectives u higher competence in EU and international co-operation u best-practise and quality oriented public-private partnerships European Week of Regions and Cities Brussels 10-13 October 2005