Resilient territories: innovation and creativity for new modes of regional development

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A workshop about innovative and creative modes of regional development to promote resilient territories took place in Faro, Portugal at the end of November. A range of different topics, analytical methods and perspectives have been discussed. You can find out here more about the outputs of this workshop.

 

 

The value of Living Labs

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The Technology Innovation Management Review has just published their November issue focusing on Living Labs. Living Labs are still a relatively new and unexplored approach in policy making and social sciences. Their value for networking and regional development is highlighted throughout the November 2013 Technology Innovation Management Review issue where examples of value creation for micro-enterprises and innovation enhancement are discussed. You can find out more about Open Living Labs here.

The first Open Data Barometer released

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The Open Data Barometer takes a multidimensional look at the spread of Open Government Data (OGD) policy and practice across the world. Combining peer-reviewed expert survey data and secondary data sources, the Barometer explores countries readiness to secure benefits from open data, the publication of key datasets, and evidence of emerging impacts from OGD. Read more about it here.