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TURNING THE TIDE Regional Development in Norway
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The local cornerstone company closes down Unemployment rises People move Brain drain Hard for remaining businesses to adapt and grow Difficult to create start-ups/ attract entrepreneurs Scenario www.regionalomstilling.no
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Up to six years: national funding Regional monitoring Industry development projects: SMB development, entrepreneurship, network, infrastructure Projects to improve collaboration between local authorities and industry Local Development Programmes www.regionalomstilling.no
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Local level: Municipalities Local challenges Local solutions and implementation Regional level: the county authority Processes programme applications from local authorities Grants funding National level: Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development Annual grants The Players www.regionalomstilling.no
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National level, operates locally Strategy and business development tools Programme and project management support Courses, seminars Networking activities Innovation Norway www.regionalomstilling.no
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CASE Municipality of Vågsøy Regional Development Programme 2005–2011
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High unemployment rate Employment fell by 40 % 1995–2000 Unbalanced industry structure: heavily based on fisheries Population decline (age group 20–39) Vågsøy: Challenges www.regionalomstilling.no
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Measurable goals in three areas New jobs Growth in existing local businesses Start-ups Population growth More people commuting Vågsøy 2005–11: Goals www.regionalomstilling.no
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Employment goals accomplished Goal for population growth overachieved More people are commuting in the region Improved competitiveness Vågsøy 2005–11: Key Results www.regionalomstilling.no
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Programme organisation: a limited company Local enterprises held a majority of the shares Management & board with business development skills Consensus on strategies and goals Communication/PR Management active in local media and the community Public information and updates on: plans, priorities, results Vågsøy 2005–11: Success Criteria www.regionalomstilling.no
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Thank you! Johannes Skaar Special Adviser, Innovation Norway Questions? www.regionalomstilling.no
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