Funded by European Commission DG Research, 6th Framework Programme

Thursday 13th November at 10.00 - 13.30

10.00 - 10.10            Welcome

Mr Pierre Valette, Head of Unit

Unit L.2 Research in Economic, Social Sciences and   Humanities - Prospective, DG Research

10.10 – 10.20           Introduction to the Project
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                                    Prof. David Smallbone

                                    Project Coordinator

                                    Kingston University, UK

10.20 - 10.50            Main Findings and Policy Implications
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                                    Prof. David Smallbone

                                    Project Coordinator

                                    Kingston University, UK

10.50 - 11.00            Comment

                                   Mr Jean Peyrony, Unit C.2 Urban Development and Territorial                                              Cohesion, DG Regional Policy

Discussion

11.20 – 11.35           Coffee

11:35 – 12.00           Presentation of Görlitz-Zgorzelec Case: Policy Perspectives
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                                    Prof. Dr. Friederike Welter

                                    Jonköping Business School (formerly of University of Siegen)

Prof. Dr. Anna Rogut

Academy of Management in Lodz

12.00 - 12.10            Comment

                                   Mr Inigo Urresti, Unit E.1 Entrepreneurship, DG Enterprise and                                              Industry

12.10 – 12.45           General Discussion

12.45 – 12.50           Closing Remarks

12.50 – 13.30           Lunch