INTRALAB: in Search of Inspiring Policy Practices
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INTRALAB: In search of inspiring policy practices Case-studies report INTRALAB: In search of inspiring policy practices “INnovation, TRAnsport and LABour Market Policy Practices in EU Member States: the balance between sectoral and integrated approaches and the involvement of sub-national levels” Client: European Commission, DG REGIO Rotterdam, May 2011 INTRALAB Case-studies report 2 Contents Preface 9 1 Introduction 11 1.1 Background 11 1.2 Approach for the study 11 1.3 Overview of the selected case-studies 11 1.4 Set-up for the case studies 12 2 Innovation case studies 15 2.1 Belgium: Flemish Innovation Cooperation (VIS) support programme 15 2.1.1 This Case Study 15 2.1.2 Innovation performance and policy mix in Belgium 15 2.1.3 Governance issues 17 2.1.4 Case description: Flemish Innovation Cooperation (VIS) 22 2.1.5 Impact of the case study 25 2.1.5 Comparison with cases in other EU-Member states 29 2.1.6 Conclusions 30 2.1.7 References 31 2.2 Czech Republic: ROZVOJ support programme 33 2.2.1 This Case Study 33 2.2.2 Innovation performance and policy mix in the Czech Republic 33 2.2.3 Governance issues 36 2.2.4 Case description: Support programme to dynamically growing SMEs ROZVOJ 42 2.2.5 Impact of the case study 47 2.2.6 Comparison with cases in other EU-Member states 50 2.2.7 Conclusions 50 2.2.8 References 52 2.3 Finland: Centre of Expertise Programme (OSKE) 55 2.3.1 This Case Study 55 2.3.2 Innovation performance and policy mix in Finland 55 2.3.3 Governance issues 56 2.3.4 Case description: Centre of Expertise Programme (OSKE) 59 2.3.5 Impact of the case study 62 2.3.6 Comparison with cases in other EU-Member states 65 2.3.7 Conclusions 65 2.3.8 References 67 2.4 The Netherlands: WBSO R&D tax subsidy 68 2.4.1 This Case Study 68 2.4.2 Innovation performance and policy mix in The Netherlands 68 2.4.3 Governance issues 70 2.4.4 Case description: WBSO R&D tax subsidy 72 2.4.5 Impact of the case study 74 2.4.6 Comparison with cases in other EU-Member states 77 INTRALAB Case-studies report 3 2.4.7 Conclusions 78 2.4.8 References 79 2.5 Poland: National SME Services Network (KSU) 81 2.5.1 This Case Study 81 2.5.2 Innovation performance and policy mix in Poland 81 2.5.3 Governance issues 83 2.5.4 Case description: National SME Services Network 88 2.5.5 Impact of the case study 92 2.5.7 Conclusions 95 2.5.8 References 97 2.6 Spain: INGENIO 2010 Initiative 99 2.6.1 This Case Study 99 2.6.2 Innovation performance and policy mix in Spain 99 2.6.3 Governance 101 2.6.4 Case Description: INGENIO 2010 105 2.6.5 Impact of the case study 109 2.6.6 Comparison with cases in other EU-Member states 115 2.6.7 Conclusions 115 2.5.8 References 117 2.7 Sweden: VINNVAXT innovation support programme 119 2.7.1 This Case Study 119 2.7.2 Innovation performance and policy mix in Sweden 119 2.7.3 Governance 121 2.7.4 Case description: VINNVÄXT 124 2.7.5 Impact of the case study 127 2.7.6 Comparison with cases in other EU-Member states 131 2.7.7 Conclusions 132 2.7.8 References 134 3 Transport case studies 135 3.1 Sweden: Road safety policy 135 3.1.1 Positioning of the case 135 3.1.2 Transport System Performance and policy mix in Sweden 136 3.1.3 Case Description: Road Safety Policy in Sweden 139 In Conclusion 144 3.1.4 Impact of the Swedish Road Safety Policy 144 3.1.5 Comparison with Cases in Other EU-Member States 146 3.1.6 Conclusions 148 3.1.7 References 149 3.2 Slovenia: Road Corridor Development 150 3.2.1 Positioning of this case study 150 3.2.2 Transport system performance and policy mix in Slovenia 151 3.2.3 Slovenia Transport Policy governance issues 153 3.2.4 Outline of the case 154 3.2.5 Case-study results and impact 157 3.2.6 Comparison with other related cases 161 INTRALAB Case-studies report 4 3.2.7 Conclusions 164 3.2.8 References: 166 3.3 UK: London congestion charging 169 3.3.1 Positioning of the case 169 3.3.2 Transport performance and policy mix in the UK 169 3.3.3 UK Transport policy 170 3.3.4 Case description: London Congestion Charging 172 3.3.5 Impact of the case study 175 3.3.6 Comparison with cases in other EU-Member States 179 3.3.7 Conclusions 181 3.3.8 References 182 3.4 High speed rail infrastructure development in France 183 3.4.1 Positioning of the case 183 3.4.2 Transport performance and policy mix in France 183 3.4.3 Transport policy 185 3.4.4 High Speed Rail development in France 187 3.4.5 Impacts 194 3.4.6 Comparison with other countries 204 3.4.7 Conclusions 205 3.5 Spain: Motorway development 208 3.5.1 Positioning of the case 208 3.5.2 Transport performance and policy mix in Spain 208 3.5.3 Case-description 210 3.5.4 Impact of the policy 215 3.5.5 Comparison with cases in other EU-Member States 216 3.5.6 Conclusion 217 3.5.7 References 218 3.6 Denmark: Integrated urban planning in Copenhagen 220 3.6.1 Positioning of the case 220 3.6.2 Transport performance and policy mix in Denmark 220 3.6.3 Case-description: Copenhagen Finger Plan 223 3.6.4 Impact of the Finger Plan 226 3.6.5 Comparison with cases in other Member States 232 3.6.6 Conclusion 236 3.6.7 References 238 3.7 Poland: Krakow Regional Airport Development 239 3.7.1 Positioning of the case 239 3.7.2 Transport sector performance and policy mix in Poland 240 3.7.3 Case-description: Krakow Regional Airport Development 244 3.7.4 Impact 249 3.7.5 Comparison with cases in other EU-Member States 252 3.7.6 Conclusions 254 3.7.7. References 255 4 Labour market case studies 261 4.1 Poland: Regional employment promotion in Upper Silesia 261 INTRALAB Case-studies report 5 4.1.1 Positioning of case-study 261 4.1.2 Labour market performance and policy mix in Poland 262 4.1.3 Description of case-study in Upper Silesia 265 4.1.4 Impact of the case 268 4.1.5 Comparison to other EU Member States 269 4.1.6 Conclusions 270 4.1.7 References 271 4.2 Denmark: The case of the “Golden Triangle” 272 4.2.1 Positioning of case-study 272 4.2.2 Policy performance and policy mix in Denmark 273 4.2.3 Flexicurity model and its impact 282 4.2.4 Comparison with cases in other EU Member States 284 4.2.5 Conclusions 286 4.2.6 References 287 4.3 Hungary: Regional employment promotion in West Pannonia 288 4.3.1 Positioning of this case-study 288 4.3.2 Institutional set-up in Hungary 291 4.3.3 Case description: Integrated regional development policies In West Pannonia 295 4.3.4 Impact of the case 296 4.3.5 Comparison with cases in other EU Member States 297 4.3.6 Conclusions 298 4.3.7 References 299 4.4 Spain: Decentralisation of PES to increase effectiveness of ALMPs in Catalonia 301 4.4.1 Positioning of this case-study 301 4.4.2 Background to the situation in Catalonia 302 4.4.3 Sectoral versus integrated approach 303 4.4.4 National, regional and local roles 304 4.4.5 Application of the integrated decentralised approach to Catalonia 306 4.4.6 Impact of the case 310 4.4.7 Conclusion 311 4.4.8 References 312 4.5 Germany: Reducing unemployment by increasing self-employment 314 4.5.1 Positioning of this case-study 314 4.5.2 Background information on labour market challenges and policy interventions in Germany 314 4.5.3 Case description: More employment through self-employment? 316 4.5.4 Impact of the case 320 4.5.5 Comparison with cases in other EU Member States 323 4.5.6 Conclusions 324 4.5.7 References 325 4.6 United Kingdom: Regional employment promotion in the West Midlands327 4.6.1 Positioning of this case-study 327 4.6.2 Labour market performance and policy mix in the UK 327 4.6.3 Case description 331 INTRALAB Case-studies report 6 4.6.4 Impact of the case 334 4.6.5 Comparison with cases in other EU Member States 336 4.6.6 Conclusions 336 4.6.7 References 337 4.7 ITALY: Fragmented unemployment insurance system 339 4.7.1 Positioning of this case-study 339 4.7.2 Labour market performance and policy mix in Italy 340 4.7.3 Case description: 342 4.7.4 Fragmented income protection for the unemployed 344 4.7.5 Impact of the case 347 4.7.6 Comparison with cases in other EU Member States 349 4.7.7 Conclusions 351 INTRALAB Case-studies report 7 INTRALAB Case-studies report 8 Preface This case studies report is part of a study that is undertaken in the context of discussions on the main policy directions for EU Cohesion Policy for the programming period 2014-2020.