Transcript E-PRIDE - Konference ISSS / V4DIS

CONTEXT
• 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 PROPOSED
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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 OFFERED
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The latest news on developments in the region
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A database of datasets and which signposts (points) to datasets held
remote from the site or holds the datasets on site
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An advice service to assist with difficult queries or to advise on best
practice and full online help facilities.
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A database of resources such as social, economic and environmental
reports with as many as possible linked to electronically across the web
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Project management tools available on line
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A general forum for the discussion of issues and for questions
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Other tools necessary for the subscriber.
POTENTIAL CLIENTS / USERS
PUBLIC SECTOR
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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 quasidemocratic body
Regional Development Agency
Regional Planning Body
Technology Support Agencies
PRIVATE SECTOR
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Consultancies, especially
those engaged in Business
Development
Existing companies planning
further development
Finance sector
Potential Inward Investors
Trade Associations
Transport companies
Utilities
PARTNERS
Fundación para el Desarrollo de la Ciencia y
Tecnología (ES) - Promoter
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)
PHASES
ANALISIS OF INFORMATION NEEDS
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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
PHASES
ANALISIS OF OPERATING CONTEXT
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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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PHASES
DEVELOPMENT OF THE CORE FRAMEWORK
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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
PHASES
VALIDATION
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Objective:
Testing of the Regional Observatories
and the core framework with potential
users
Result:
Complete adaptation of platform/core
framework to the user needs
PHASES
EXPLOITATION
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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
SUPPORTING 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
development and creation
policy
Thank you
Manon van Leeuwen
for your
Director Information Society
attention
Fundecyt
mailto: [email protected]
www.epride.org