Mobilising these structural and FP7 instruments together can help fostering (much more
efficiently than considered separately) the research and technological
development potential to contribute and promote growth and employment
at local, regional, national and European scale. The European Union
Scientific and Technical Research Committee (CREST) has recently
issued a set of guidelines on 'Coordinating the Framework Programme
and the Structural Funds to support Research and Development'. This
document summarises recommendations on developing strategies and
strengthening governance; developing human resources and
infrastructures; promoting R&D excellence and international cooperation;
reinforcing results' exploitation and valorisation strategies and improving
communication and information.
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