22. EXPANSION OF THE RTP OBSERVATORY

1. PROJECT GOALS

The project concerns the expansion of the RTP Observatory as a point of co-ordination for the RTP projects during the implementation. Specific goals include: (1) the promotion of the implementation of the RTP actions, (2) the dissemination of best practice for regional innovation support, (3) the provision to the public and private sector in Central Macedonia with information on innovation and regional competitiviness and development

2. RTP PRIORITY UMBRELLA

Monitoring and evaluation of the Central Macedonia RTP actions

3. SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH THE PROJECT

Monitoring and adjustment of the RTP actions during the implementation
Evaluation of the developmental impact and synergy of the projects on the competitiveness of the regional productive system.
Providing information to interested bodies in Central Macedonia on the supply of and demand for technology services in the region and on the potential for local innovative development.

4. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

Formulation of the business plan for the expansion of the observatory as a multi-centre system (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Ministry of Macedonia-Thrace, Region of C. Macedonia, Prefectures)
Installation of observatory units in the various prefectures and training of personnel in the use, processing and up-dating of the data
Ensuring compatibility with and hooking the observatory's units up to the other RTPs and other European and international technology information centres
Improving user access to the services of the network

5. DURATION OF IMPLEMENTATION:

1997-1999

6. IMPLEMENTING AUTHORITY:

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, RTP Management Unit.

7. RELATED OPERATION PROGRAMMES FROM THE 2nd CSF & COMMUNITY INITIATIVES:

ROP-C.Mak. (25), ROP-R&D (24), ROP-SME (33), ADAPT (121)

8. DEMAND DIAGRAMS