1. NETWORK OF INNOVATORS IN GOVERNANCE IN THE MEDITERRANEAN REGION ACTION PLAN 2007-2008 Rapporteur: Carlos Conde Martínez, Universidad de Granada, Spain

2. A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY FOR TRANSFER OF INNOVATION IN GOVERNANCE IN THE MEDITERRANEAN COUNTRIES ACTIVITIES SUGGESTED BY THE SCM ORGANIZATIONAL ISSUES Task 1: Define the status and responsibilities of the SCM Task 1: Define the status and responsibilities of the SCM Task 2: Define the identity of the Innovmed network Task 2: Define the identity of the Innovmed network Task 3: Develop a communication strategy Task 3: Develop a communication strategy Task 4: Setting up a system of regular exchange of information Task 4: Setting up a system of regular exchange of information IDENTIFYING DEMAND OF INNOVATION BY GOVERNMENTS Task 5: Needs assesment Task 5: Needs assesment ASSURING SUPPLY OF INNOVATION Task 6: Setting up a validation system Task 6: Setting up a validation system Task 7: Identification of innovations Task 7: Identification of innovations Task 8: Creating a database of innovations Task 8: Creating a database of innovations Task 9: Diffusion of innovations Task 9: Diffusion of innovations INDTRUMENTS FOR EFFECTIVE TRANSFER Task 10: Adaptation of innovations by governments Task 10: Adaptation of innovations by governments Task 11: Training on innovation Task 11: Training on innovation Task 12: Case studies Task 12: Case studies Task 13: Simulation events Task 13: Simulation events Task 14: Internships Task 14: Internships

3. Task 1: Define the status and responsibilities of the SCM Definition SCM are ambassadors of the network, they are identified as Innovmed members in special occassions. SCM are ambassadors of the network, they are identified as Innovmed members in special occassions. Local / regional coordinators in charge of the difussion and extension of the network Local / regional coordinators in charge of the difussion and extension of the network Chairs of thematic / regional working groups Chairs of thematic / regional working groupsSteps Appoint local / regional coordinators Appoint local / regional coordinators Define and compose the thematic working groups Define and compose the thematic working groups

4. Task 2: Define the identity of the Innovmed network The Innovmed network is defined by: A mission: promote innovation in governance as an instrument to improve social conditions A mission: promote innovation in governance as an instrument to improve social conditions An ambition: become a platform of expertise, exchanges and knowledge sharing, adding value to governments efforts An ambition: become a platform of expertise, exchanges and knowledge sharing, adding value to governments efforts A set of values A set of values The network is inspired by the normative values of good governance: integrity, transparency, participation, social inclusion, accountability, gender equality The network intends to contribute to the promotion of the knowledge based society in the region, by assuming a culture of evaluation, supporting research in governance, assuring transparency and free access to public information as well as promoting critical thinking in public affairs Practical application of identity A memorandum of understanding that institutional members and new members sign A memorandum of understanding that institutional members and new members sign Including the normative aspects of governance in the criteria to validate innovations Including the normative aspects of governance in the criteria to validate innovations

5. Task 3: Develop a communication strategy Identification of relevant actors (including non Mediterranean) Potential members Potential membersInstitutionalIndividual Larger audience (civil society, private sector, citizens)

6. Task 4: Exchange of information Define use and acess to the web platform SCM communication system (blog, one on line meeting per month) Annual conference

7. Task 5: needs assesment Thematic / regional working groups identify concrete needs expressed by governments Methodology: Interviews Interviews Questionnaires Questionnaires Existing evidence Existing evidence

8. Task 6: Setting up a validation system Definition: Innovmed defines standards that permit validate innovations as relevant, adequate and replicable Steps Define standards Define standards Appoint a validation committee Appoint a validation committee

9. Task 7: Identification of innovations Possibility 1: Making use of existing sources of knowledge on innovation (identify the relevant ones) Possibility 2: Developping an original information system Reactive strategy: governments propose and Innovmed validates Reactive strategy: governments propose and Innovmed validates Proactive strategy: in search of innovations Proactive strategy: in search of innovations

10. Task 8: Creating a database of innovations (if possibility 2) Definition: Validated innovations make part of a database Steps Translate the innovation into an operational document Translate the innovation into an operational document Define a “Thesaurus” or thematic clasification of innovations Define a “Thesaurus” or thematic clasification of innovations Develop the software and include the database in the platform Develop the software and include the database in the platform Deciding on access and use Deciding on access and use

11. Task 9: Diffusion of innovations Annual conference Presentation in workshops and relevant gatherings Annual country report

12. Task 10: Adaptation of innovations by governments Innovmed act as a facilitator for transfer between goverments Advises on methodologies and strategies Advises on methodologies and strategies Develops know how and experience in transfer Develops know how and experience in transferSteps Connect demand and supply Connect demand and supply Gathers knowledge Gathers knowledge

13. Task 11: Training on innovation Definition: organization of seminars for officials about innovation and transfer Seminars are: Thematic Thematic Applied, include a compromise of action Applied, include a compromise of action Sustainable: are the basis for “local communities of knowledge” including graduate students and scholars Sustainable: are the basis for “local communities of knowledge” including graduate students and scholars

14. Task 12: Case studies Make use of existing methodologies (Harvard, WB) (adapted to the regional needs and conditions) in order to transform the innovations included in the database into case studies Case studies could be used for in service training as well as regular teaching in higher education institutions

15. Task 13: Simulation events Officials from different countries meet to develop exercises of simulation. The purpose is training as well as recognition of merit Steps Develop the simulation exercises Develop the simulation exercises Organizing and funding the meetings Organizing and funding the meetings

16. Task 14: Internships Definition: officials from a country interested in a particular innovation make internships in the country that has developped the innovation Steps Innovmed acts as a platform to put in contact innovative administrations with administrations interested in that innovation Innovmed acts as a platform to put in contact innovative administrations with administrations interested in that innovation Receiving administration receives the guest official Receiving administration receives the guest official Sending administration assumes the cost Sending administration assumes the cost Replacement cost Travel and stay cost

17. LET’S FOCUS AND SET PRIORITIES!! ORGANIZATIONAL ISSUES Task 1: Define the status and responsibilities of the SCM Task 1: Define the status and responsibilities of the SCM Task 2: Define the identity of the Innovmed network Task 2: Define the identity of the Innovmed network Task 3: Develop a communication strategy Task 3: Develop a communication strategy Task 4: Setting up a system of regular exchange of information Task 4: Setting up a system of regular exchange of information IDENTIFYING DEMAND OF INNOVATION BY GOVERNMENTS Task 5: Needs assesment Task 5: Needs assesment ASSURING SUPPLY OF INNOVATION Task 6: Setting up a validation system Task 6: Setting up a validation system Task 7: Identification of innovations Task 7: Identification of innovations Task 8: Creating a database of innovations Task 8: Creating a database of innovations Task 9: Diffusion of innovations Task 9: Diffusion of innovations INDTRUMENTS FOR EFFECTIVE TRANSFER Task 10: Adaptation of innovations by governments Task 10: Adaptation of innovations by governments Task 11: Training on innovation Task 11: Training on innovation Task 12: Case studies Task 12: Case studies Task 13: Simulation events Task 13: Simulation events Task 14: Internships Task 14: Internships Is the activity endorsed? Who’s doing what? When? What has to be decided today?

18. My own suggestion Task 1: Define the status and responsibilities of the SCM Task 1: Define the status and responsibilities of the SCM Task 5: Needs assesment Task 5: Needs assesment Task 6: Setting up a validation system Task 6: Setting up a validation system Task 7: Identification of innovations Task 7: Identification of innovations Task 10: Adaptation of innovations by governments Task 10: Adaptation of innovations by governments