The economic, social and environmental challenges facing regional Australia are serious and require innovative, transformative policy responses. However, regional policy in Australia is typically ad hoc and fragmented, offering limited support to regional communities. By way of contrast, the EU has developed its Regional Policy as a comprehensive program over the past 40 years.

This event examines the potential of linking economic and socio-ecological innovation policy, and its implications for place-based innovation systems that enhance sustainability. 

We welcome two key leaders in the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, Dr Mikel Landabaso, Director of Growth and Innovation, and Alessandro Rainoldi, Head of Unit, Territorial Development, who will talk about global and European approaches to regional development and innovation for sustainability.

Speakers

Dr Mikel Landabaso
Director of Growth and Innovation
European Commission’s Joint Research Centre in Seville

Alessandro Rainoldi
Head of Unit, Territorial Development
European Commission’s Joint Research Centre in Seville

Moderators 

Professor Bruce Wilson
European Union Centre of Excellence
Social and Global Studies Centre
RMIT University

Dr Chloe Ward 
European Union Centre of Excellence
Social and Global Studies Centre
RMIT University

When
Thursday 18 MARCH 2021
5.30pm - 7pm
(Melbourne time)

Where
Online

Cost
Free
(RSVP required)

 

RSVP
Here

 

The Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence in Smart Specialisation and Regional Policy promotes international cooperation between researchers and policy makers working to support innovative economic and social development in regions. 

The Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence in Smart Specialisation and Regional Policy is supported by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.