Evaluation of the actions co-financed by the ERDF 2007-2013 related to the development and exploitation of the innovation potential within the operational programs "convergence" and "Regional competitiveness and employment"

For the 2007-2013 ERDF programming period, the European Commission emphasises the need for ongoing (or continuous) evaluation is based on a flexible approach and oriented towards the needs of Member States. In this context, the Wallonian regional government, in accordance with its ERDF Operational Programmes for "Convergence" and "Regional Competitiveness and Employment", decided to conduct a thematic evaluation on the development and exploitation of innovation potential. The objective of this evaluation was to investigate the manner and extent to which the systems implemented by Wallonia within the framework of the 2007-2013 ERDF programmes contributed to the development of innovation in the business sector, especially amongst SMEs in the region. This evaluation focused on Axis 2 “Development of human capital, knowledge, expertise and research” of the two ERDF Operational Programmes 2007-2013 and specifically the following measures: Measure 2.1 - Stimulation of the technological potential of SMEs; Measure 2.2 - Developing the potential of research centres; Measure 2.3 - Support services for advanced non-technological innovation, in management and economic valuation.


Project Details
Country BELGIUM
Start date 2012.03.28
End date 2012.12.31
Client Region: Walloon
Sector REGIONAL POLICIES
Sub-sector Regions specific geo
Ref. ADE A476