Building a strategy document based on international project : “Innovation in regional policy” study case
Cichacz, Karolina (2012)
Tampereen ammattikorkeakoulu
2012
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http://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2012060411467
http://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2012060411467
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The aim of this thesis was to analyze the current situation of the Baltic Sea Region after year 2008, when the global crisis has hit the economy. The thesis described the socio-demographic and economic aspects of the eight European countries having a direct access to the Baltic Sea and three non-EU members (Norway, Russia, Belarus) who also play a supportive role because of their closeness and interest of keeping the entire Baltic Sea area clean, prosperous and safe place to live. The thesis was prepared for the purpose of the EU Baltic Sea Region QUICK project and the results were presented on the Hanseatic Conference in May 2012, in Hamburg.
The theoretical framework included practicalities regarding international integration, strategic policies, their progress and development. The thesis covered topics related to management and challenges of building a strategy document based on European Union-financed projects.
The study case research was conducted through quantitative methods and driven by the constructive feedback of the managers from the Baltic Institute of Finland as well as partners of the QUICK project with leading Hanseatic Parliament. The research followed the mission of the Baltic Sea Region Programme 2007-2013 and included indicators of Europe 2020 Strategy as well as European Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region.
The outcome of the research indicates that building an international policy document is a time-taking process because of the challenges related to the geographical scope of the project. Moreover, it requires constant assistance of the interest groups in order to make the final strategy transparent, understandable and in favour of all the participating parties.
The theoretical framework included practicalities regarding international integration, strategic policies, their progress and development. The thesis covered topics related to management and challenges of building a strategy document based on European Union-financed projects.
The study case research was conducted through quantitative methods and driven by the constructive feedback of the managers from the Baltic Institute of Finland as well as partners of the QUICK project with leading Hanseatic Parliament. The research followed the mission of the Baltic Sea Region Programme 2007-2013 and included indicators of Europe 2020 Strategy as well as European Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region.
The outcome of the research indicates that building an international policy document is a time-taking process because of the challenges related to the geographical scope of the project. Moreover, it requires constant assistance of the interest groups in order to make the final strategy transparent, understandable and in favour of all the participating parties.