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Internationalisation policies for a future oriented regional manufacturing sector
Restructuring is a permanent feature of the market economy and companies’ internationalisation is one of its key dimensions. But what do regional internationalisation policies look like, how do they support companies’ internationalisation and how do they coordinate with national policies? How do administrations in various European regions cooperate across national borders and along supply chains to jointly foster their internationalisation? What specific instruments and policy measures are in place at a sub-national level to support the internationalisation activities of regional firms? And why and how do companies engage in internationalisation activities, what are the main challenges they face and how do they tackle them?
These and other related questions will be analysed at a seminar to be held in Shannon on 12th and 13th June 2017. This seminar is part of a major EU-financed project, “The Future of Manufacturing in Europe.” and takes place in The Oakwood Hotel, Airport Road, Shannon.
While it is well known that Ireland’s industrial strategy has a strong focus on foreign direct investment, it also strongly supports the international expansion of domestic companies. The Shannon Region, not least through the efforts of the agency Shannon Development, was a pioneer of these initiatives and during these two days will act as an arena for discussion on internationalisation-related matters. With speakers from the Shannon region and from different regions across Europe, the seminar will feature both local and European experiences in the internationalisation field. Decision makers and influencers of regional policy will discuss their practices and lessons learned on effective institutional cooperation, support measures and company practices in a global business environment. Representatives from companies will also participate to share their experiences.
With speakers from the Shannon region and from different regions across Europe, the seminar will feature both local and European experiences in the internationalisation field. Decision makers and influencers of regional policy will discuss their practices and lessons learned on effective institutional cooperation, support measures and company practices in a global business environment. Representatives from companies will also participate to share their experiences.
For more information, contact
- Donald Storrie on email donald.storrie@eurofound.europa.eu or mobile phone: 087 - 741 9746
- Valentina Patrini on email valentina.patrini@eurofound.europa.eu or phone: 01 - 204 3230
