Debriefing on the Bucharest Conference6 – 7 March 2009

Fostering and Building Human Capital for Sustainable Knowledge Societies in South Eastern Europe

Meeting of SP WBC28 May 2009, Liblice

Katarina Miljević, Task Force Secreteriat Vienna

Debriefing on the Bucharest Conference, 6 – 7 March 2009Fostering and Building Human Capital for Sustainable Knowledge Societies in SEE

Objectives

Debriefing on the Bucharest Conference, 6 – 7 March 2009Fostering and Building Human Capital for Sustainable Knowledge Societies in SEE

Participants

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Thematic workshops

1. Human capital contribution to regional development

2. Effective policies for building human capital

3. Fostering human capital for labour market needs and competitiveness

4. Human capital contribution to sustainable development

5. TVET and HE modernization in Romania through Phare projects - Challenges for building human capital in a changing society

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Missing Links

Culture of cooperation and of evidence – based decision making

Broader institutional partnerships

Relevant institutions (e.g. adult education providers)

Innovation-friendly management procedures of administration

Financial investments and flexible budgeting procedures

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Conclusions and Recommendations

Human capital as key factor for sustainable economic development, social cohesion and innovation

Innovative Partnerships through mobilizing research and making meaningful connections between research and education

Exchange of experience and developing joint best practice through strengthening regional cooperation

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Outlook on priorities 2009 - 2010

Highlighting the role of education, training, science and research for sustainable economic development and knowledge-based growth

Providing of a platform for debate for new strategic partnerships

Implementation of follow-up activities to the Bucharest Conference

Cooperation and exchange with regional networks and the RCC

Assisting in the organization of “Knowledge Clusters”

Capacity Building Programme for Regional Cooperation

Thank you for your attention!

Task Force Websitewww.taskforcehumancapital.info

Conference Websitewww.clubofrome.at/taskforce-conf2009