Region contributes to EU2020 strategy
The European Commission launched a consultation on its future EU2020 Strategy, designed to replace the current Lisbon Strategy. The consultation closed on 15 January 2010 and the region submitted the following contribution. This contribution is based on a number of recent positions adopted by the East of England European Partnership on key EU policies. The purpose of the contribution is to remind the Commission of some of this region’s key priorities. The key priorities of the East of England European Partnership are set out around the 3 key drivers:
- Creating value by basing growth on knowledge
- Empowering people in inclusive societies
- Creating a competitive, connected and greener economy
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The East of England nets some EU funding
ERBI and CEBR, together with other Eureopan partners, triumphed within the 2009 Europe Innova Competitive Innovation Platform (CIP).
Advanced Biotech Cluster platforms for Europe (ABCEurope) project aims at developing and implementing the most effective services to biotechnology companies Euyrope wide.
14 of the most active cluster support organisations in Europe came together to develop a series of actions and after a significant effort, submitted a successful proposal. The project will start in September 2009, with a duration of 3 years.
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Singleimage are now holding a "Finance in FP7" workshop in Brussels
FINANCE IN FP7, Tuesday 26 January 2010, at the premises of the East of Englnad European Partnership
This workshop addresses the financial rules and practices of the Cooperation and Capacities Programmes of FP7. Through lectures and exercises, it will give you a practical interpretation of the EU financial rules and guidelines drawing on real experience. The workshop will bring out the differences and similarities between FP6 and FP7
www.singleimage.co.uk
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EEDA Host Innovative Migrant Resource Launch
Richard Ellis, Chair of EEDA, hosted the launch of myUKinfo on the 11 June - a website providing migrants with essential information on living and working in the UK. Resources are freely available on diverse themes, notably training, housing, transport, financial services and benefits, healthcare and emergency contact information. Sponsors and advertisers from all levels of government, charities and commerical enterprises will also be welcome to avertise on the site.
Attendees included representatives from regional migrant worker organisations and the Commercial Attache of the Polish Embassy to promote the 30,000 info cards that will now be distributed to libraries and CAB offices in English, Polich and Portuguese.
Visit the portal at www.myukinfo.com or make direct contact on info@myukinfo.com
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Region Submits Application for Rail Upgrade
Through early release of funds through the European Economic Recovery Plan, an application to upgrade of the Felixstowe to Nuneaton railway line has now been received by the European Commission.
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Eastern Region Adds Voice to Transport Developments
In light of a contentious Green Paper, a regional response on Trans-European Transport Networks has now been sent to the European Commission. Click here to read in full.
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Region Acts on Territorial Cohesion
Following intense scrutiny of the Green Paper on Territorial Cohesion, the East of England has submitted its formal response to the European Commission. Click here to read in full.
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CCS and North Sea Grid Calls
A call for offshore wind energy and CCS projects has been launched. Deadline for submission is 15 July 2009, details for which can be found here
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