Objective of the practice:
Increase the application of multilevel and transnational governance in the Alpine Space
Subtopics of the practice:
Digital Divide, Climate Change, Biodiversity Conservation, Smart Specialisation Strategies.
Geographical scope of the practice:
Alpine Region
Short summary of the practice:
A-RING aligns R&I strategies across the Alpine Region, addressing challenges like climate change and digitalisation through a collaborative, transnational framework.
Detailed information on the practice:
The primary goal of the practice is to create a transnational collaborative framework to address critical issues in the Alpine Region while enhancing the effectiveness of Smart Specialisation Strategies (S3). This idea originated from identifying gaps in existing collaborative efforts among public authorities, academia, and businesses in tackling key challenges. Success is measured by the level of multilevel governance application and stakeholder collaboration, with key performance indicators (KPIs) reflecting the number of joint initiatives and policy briefs developed. Specific outcomes include strengthened governance structures, improved R&I collaboration, and a shared Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) that promotes joint S3 strategies. The practice contributes to long-term sustainability by ensuring that R&I efforts are responsive to societal needs and environmental challenges. Its unique and innovative aspect lies in its bottom-up approach, which actively engages stakeholders across sectors, addressing citizen needs and fostering innovation through collaboration.
Resources needed:
Total budget/expenditure: EUR 1 404 421.46. Total EU funding (amount): EUR 1 147 996.37. Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 85.00%. Co-financing sources: ERDF Amount, EUR 1 147 996.37.
Results achieved:
The practice has led to enhanced transnational governance and R&I collaboration. Outputs include policy briefs, a SRIA, and increased engagement among public authorities, academia, and business sectors. Measurable outputs show improved alignment and joint initiatives, contributing to addressing societal challenges.
Potential for learning:
A-RING serves as a model for addressing complex transnational issues through collaborative governance. Other regions can learn from its bottom-up approach to align diverse stakeholders, integrate citizen needs into R&I processes, and create effective policy frameworks. The experience gained in the Alpine Region can inform similar initiatives elsewhere, enhancing collective responses to shared challenges like climate change, digitalisation, and biodiversity conservation. By fostering transnational collaboration, regions can leverage each other’s strengths and resources, ultimately leading to more sustainable and innovative solutions.
Further information:
https://keep.eu/projects/23267/Alpine-Research-and-INnovat-EN
Keywords:
Transnational collaboration, R&I strategies, Alpine Region, societal challenges, Smart Specialisation Strategies, digitalisation, climate change, biodiversity conservation.
