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EUROPEAN COMMISSION: Public private partnership rewritten
EU commissioner Janez Potocnik and high-level representatives of the automotive, construction and manufacturing sector, which are particularly affected by the economic downturn, agreed yesterday that considerable progress in the implementation of smart investment in eco-friendly technologies is needed within a public private partnership framework. Addressing the current economic crisis, Potocnik the Commissioner for Science and Research reminded, that: "Making smart investments in research and innovation now is the recipe for tomorrow's success. The EU's sustainable growth and its leadership position on the global scene are at stake. By moving together in the same direction, we can make it. It is no time for a break in research investments!"
Partners have signed a Joint Statement affirming their agreement to push the implementation of the research Public-Private Partnerships for three partnerships: “Factories of the Future”, “Energy-efficient Buildings” and “Green Cars”. The idea is a part of the European Economic Recovery Plan adopted in November 2008.
All the signatories believe, that a combination of the short-term economic and fiscal measures with long-term ‘smart investments’ in research and development will form solid grounds for the future competitiveness of the EU industry in the post-crisis period. Asking for the “strong cooperation between stakeholders and a coordinated approach at European level”, the project will allow for more green, knowledge-based and sustainable European economy.
The Commission counts with a contribution of 50 percent to the total Research and Development budget from the budget of the 7th Framework Programme and matching investment from the private sector.
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