1. W. Wobbe; 11.10.2005 Support for the coherent development of policies Regional Foresight as a Tool for Research and Innovation Open Days 2005 Seminar on Competitiveness: Role of the Regions in Research and Innovation Dr. Werner Wobbe European Commission, DG Research www.cordis.lu/foresight

2. W. Wobbe; 11.10.2005 Support for the coherent development of policies Science and Technology Foresight European Commission, DG Research Science and Technology Foresight European Commission, DG Research Promote a European Foresight Area Interconnect and support TF activities at European, national and regional level in Europe Internal think tank activities Provide input to EU research and innovation (RTDI) policy development Implement projects in support of RTDI policy & foresight development Foresight Knowledge Sharing Platform Promote foresight co-operation in support of the European Research Area

3. W. Wobbe; 11.10.2005 Support for the coherent development of policies Foresight Activities in the Mutual Learning Platform for 2005 A Mutual Learning Platform (MLP) for regions has been launched under the Network of Innovating Regions in Europe (IRE). The MLP is defined as a mechanism for interactive learning by regional authorities and by interested public and private organisations in European Regions. A workshop will be held in Brussels, October 19-20 2005 on Foresight.

4. W. Wobbe; 11.10.2005 Support for the coherent development of policies Country Specific Practical Guides to Regional Foresight

5. W. Wobbe; 11.10.2005 Support for the coherent development of policies Blueprints for regional foresight Blueprints for regional foresight FOR-RIS: Combining short term regional innovation strategies (RIS/RITTS) initiatives with long-term time perspective of foresight initiatives UPGRADE: Towards more knowledge based regional economies: reconversion of regional production systems in decline TECHTRANS: Trans-regional integration and harmonisation of technology support mechanisms – a multi-regional response to multi-national firms TRANSVISION: Bridging culturally close neighbouring regions separated by national borders AGRIBLUE: Foresight for sustainable rural economies

6. W. Wobbe; 11.10.2005 Support for the coherent development of policies Foresight knowledge sharing platform Foresight knowledge sharing platform (a) Monitoring foresight developments in Europe and in major world-regions as well as disseminating the related information to practitioners, users and stakeholders. (b) Specific studies on prospective key issues for EU research and innovation policy (c) The active promotion of mutual learning between foresight practitioners, users and stakeholders in Europe

7. The European Foresight Monitoring Network

8. W. Wobbe; 11.10.2005 Support for the coherent development of policies Plattform: Monitoring Plattform: Monitoring (Foresight briefs) 46 topics listed 25 briefs finished 14 under finalisation Objective: Provide snapshots of monitored foresight exercises, inform interested audience Types: Overview, single issue and others ~40 briefs annually Procedure: Suggestion of topics (sketch) sent by email Selection of briefs Writing of briefs Lay out

9. W. Wobbe; 11.10.2005 Support for the coherent development of policies Platform: Monitoring - information transfer Public website - Mapping, network, documents, - Events, resources, email service Reports - Annual Issue analysis report - Annual mapping report - Annual overall report Briefs sent to Foresight network

10. W. Wobbe; 11.10.2005 Support for the coherent development of policies Mutual Learning (FOR-LEARN) FOR-LEARN (JRC-IPTS) The project gives Support to mutual learning between Foresight managers, practitioners, users and stakeholders of policy making organisations in Europe l Consolidation of the methodological framework l Support to practitioners l Mutual Learning Foresight workshops

11. W. Wobbe; 11.10.2005 Support for the coherent development of policies Mutual Learning (FOR-LEARN ) You are invited to use the FOR-LEARN information The FOR-LEARN Support for practitioners online (query site) is available The FOR-LEARN Online Handbook will be available end of October 2005 Both to be found on FOR-LEARN Web portal under: http://forlearn.jrc.es Information concerning Foresight: http://www.cordis.lu/foresight/