Press Release: “Regions For Economic Change” – European Commission strengthens exchange of best practices in innovation among European regions

The European Commission has presented plans to boost innovation by bringing European regions together into strong partnerships and to help them take advantage of experience and best practice. This new initiative "Regions For Economic Change" was adopted on 8 November 2006 by the Commission under the “Territorial Cooperation” objective. It introduces new ways to dynamise regional and urban networks to help them work closely with the Commission to have innovative ideas tested and rapidly disseminated into the mainstream programmes. An annual 'Regions For Economic Change' conference featuring innovation awards is foreseen to coincide with the Spring European Council to further enhance communication and dissemination of best practice results in line with the EU agenda for growth and jobs.