To design this desired GPPI scenario, it has been necessary to review and identify the state of the art of policies, methodologies, experiences and good practices on GPPI, implemented by project partners and by other European public agencies. In particular, this document aims to combine the objectives of GPP and PPI, - GPPI - by placing particular emphasis on the direction of innovation: not only focusing on economic potential but also addressing environmental consequences. On the other hand, as PPI can foster business innovation in regional, national and international markets, this document aims to link to the regional R&D strategies to achieve the goals related to GPPI set by the Smart Specialisation Strategies (RIS3).
In order to facilitate knowledge exchange on GPPI through pilot actions that put newly developed skills into practice, in particular, events for procurers and SMEs to foster participation in GPPI processes, a Local Working Group (LWG) was established in each partner region. The LWG were formed by public authorities, procurers and representatives responsible for the development, delivery and management of public procurement, green economy and/or innovation support measures for SMEs, since they were considered as the key agents able to help in the identification of good practices and in the definition of the desired scenario for GPPI. Moreover, by using their own dissemination channels they had a multiplier effect, facilitating the transferability of the GREENIN results at EU level.
As a result of the peer learning process between the 3 partners of GREENIN (FUNDECYT-PCTEX, LNEG and IFKA), this Design Options Paper (DOP) provides other Regional Agencies with recommendations on possible policy schemes, methodologies and initiatives for the deployment of GPPI in European territories, aligned with smart specialisation strategies, to favour the participation of SMEs in public procurement processes and improve their competitiveness. Specifically, GREENIN DOP reflects the achievement of the following impacts:
- A framework with a valuable methodology to design effective policy to implement GPPI in European territories.
- 1 pilot action in each participating region to facilitate dialogue and networking activities between procurers and SMEs in order to foster the participation of companies in GPPI processes.
- At least 10 stakeholders per partner, involved in peer review, dissemination and exploitation of project activities.
- At least 15 European regions collaborating in the identification of policies, methodologies, experiences and good practices through European networks.
The consortium has implemented a number of communication activities in order to disseminate information with regards to the project and its output, i.e. the DOP. In particular:
- Project partners’ website, as main channel for project dissemination and communication, where project outputs are available.
- Project communication materials, such as flyers on project activities able to be downloaded from project lead partner’s website.
- Online social media tools to promote project activities and results that will be linked to project partners’ communication channels in order to connect with a wider audience
- Project partners’ networks and channels with targeted mailing lists, including European Networks that supported the project such us ERRIN, EURADA and EEN.
All these actions have contributed to increase the outreach of the project.
