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CONTEXTCONTEXT
• No cohesiveness between different observatory models
• No means of identifying which model is best within a certain context and function
• No means on their observatories to share ideas, to identify and exchange best practice
• to ascertain which observatory model is best for their particular user need in terms of functionality, flexibility and crucially, sustainability
THE SOLUTION PROPOSEDTHE SOLUTION PROPOSED
Holistic observatory model Socio-economic information Based on the needs of potentiall users Based on web services Integrating distance work tools Adapted to the needs of the participating regions Tested in the market and with its own business model
SERVICES OFFEREDSERVICES OFFERED
The latest news on developments in the region
A database of datasets and which signposts (points) to datasets held remote from the site or holds the datasets on site
An advice service to assist with difficult queries or to advise on best practice and full online help facilities.
A database of resources such as social, economic and environmental reports with as many as possible linked to electronically across the web
Project management tools available on line
A general forum for the discussion of issues and for questions
Other tools necessary for the subscriber.
POTENTIAL CLIENTS / USERSPOTENTIAL CLIENTS / USERS
PUBLIC SECTOR Business Support Agencies Local employee training
agencies Local Government Authorities Local Learning Partnerships Regional arm of Government
of member state Regional Assembly in the form
of a democratic or quasi-democratic body
Regional Development Agency Regional Planning Body Technology Support Agencies
PRIVATE SECTOR Consultancies, especially
those engaged in Business Development
Existing companies planning further development
Finance sector Potential Inward
Investors Trade Associations Transport companies Utilities
PARTNERSPARTNERS
East of England Development Agency (UK)
IDEC –Software Consulting – (GR)
AEDA – Athens Municipality – (GR)
Toulon Var Technologies – Software Consulting – (FR)
Instituto de Formación y Empleo – Municipality of Granada ((ES)
Instituto Andaluz de Tecnología – (ES)
Fundación para el Desarrollo de la Ciencia y Tecnología (ES) - Promoter
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ANALISIS OF INFORMATION NEEDS
Objective: Definition of the relevant information needs of key user groups by means of questionnaires and workshops for public and private sector representatives
Result:
Classification of information categories based on Dublin Core Metadata Standard
PHASESPHASES
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ANALISIS OF OPERATING CONTEXT
Objective: Identification of relevant web tools to facilitate data collection, collation and analysis.
Result:
Identification of the most adequate technology: Operating System : Linux. Web Server : Apache. Database Management System: MySQL. Programming language: PHP.
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PHASESPHASES
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DEVELOPMENT OF THE CORE FRAMEWORK
Objective: Adaptation of the platform to meet the needs of the users and their requirements.Platform = core observatory framework = equal for all partners
Result:
Set of Regional Observatories, using the same standard (technology and information) for data representation, based on web-based services for interoperability
PHASESPHASES
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VALIDATION
Objective: Testing of the Regional Observatories and the core framework with potential users
Result:
Complete adaptation of platform/core framework to the user needs
PHASESPHASES
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EXPLOITATION
Objective: Establishing the framework for further development of the platform and expansion of involved regions, aimed at self-sustainability
Result: Exploitation plan based on market analysis European Association of Regional Observatories Collaboration agreements with regional players
for information providing
PHASESPHASES
SUPPORTING REGIONAL POLICYSUPPORTING REGIONAL POLICY
1. Provide regional information throughout Europe: Information on the region and its policies, Opportunity to benchmark the information to the information
of the other EARO Regional Observatories,
2. Exchange good practices and experiences and use the EARO as a platform and starting point for advanced collaboration,
3. Improve regional policies, gaining access to updated information on the region establishing a regional network that support policy
development and creation
Manon van Leeuwen
Director Information Society
Fundecyt
mailto: [email protected]
www.epride.orgwww.epride.org
Thank you
for your
attention