Regional Competence

Databases and networks, for intellectual capital management and innovation in SMEs

The project addresses key factors in the emerging knowledge- and competence-based e-Society. It is aimed at the promotion of a favourable regional social and business environment for the continuous improvement and success of innovative SMEs and other organisations, facilitating flexible, customised competence development.

The project also seeks to further regional competitiveness e.g. through improved cooperation between SMEs with complementary competence profiles. It seeks to adapt, validate and further develop tested tools, methods and procedures for the verification, registration, validation and development of competence at individual, company and regional levels. It includes training of (e.g.) experts for the cultural, linguistic and sect oral adaptation and support of the tools and for participatory evaluation and research. It addresses issues of awareness and the identification and elimination of barriers to implementation.

Last updated: 2004-10-28