FP7 Building the European Research Area (ERA) of knowledge for growth

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Building the ERA of knowledge for growth
COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES Brussels, 6.4.2005, COM(2005) 118 final

This document PDF serves as a background to the development of FP7, extending the concept of the 'European Research Area (ERA) and developing the 'Lisbon Strategy'. The Lisbon Strategy intends to deal with the low productivity and economic growth in the EU through the formulation of various policy initiatives to be taken by all EU member states, with broad objectives that will, it is hoped, be attained by 2010. As far as research is concerned the objective is to approach a spending level equivalent to 3% of GDP, compared to the current level that is less than 2%. As indicated in the contents list below the document also provides further information on the proposed development of the technical content and management of FP7.

Contents

EUROPEAN RESEARCH AREA (ERA) OF KNOWLEDGE FOR GROWTH: THE EU'S ASSET AND CHANCE
1.1. Delivering on the Lisbon objectives
1.2. Putting the knowledge triangle of research, education and innovation to work
1.3. Mobilising EU financial instruments at the service of knowledge for growth

2. THE SEVENTH RESEARCH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME: 4 OBJECTIVES
2.1. Cooperation
2.2. Ideas
2.3. People
2.4. Capacities

3. CONTINUITY, WITH A NEW IMPETUS FOR LISBON
3.1. Placing the emphasis on research themes rather than on "instruments"
3.2. Meeting industry's needs
3.3. Reinforcing links with national and private efforts
3.4. Exploiting EU Potential to the full
3.5. Rationalising the funding instruments
3.6. "Cutting red tape": simplifying the operation of programmes and providing better value for money
3.7. Optimising the management of the Framework Programme

4. A RESEARCH BUDGET THAT MEETS THE EU'S AMBITION
4.1. The widely supported enlarged scope of FP actions requires a doubling of funding
4.2. A boost in FP funding will leverage national and private investments
4.3. Doubling the R&D investment will enable the EU to meet new science and technology challenges
4.4. EU intervention plays a vital role in making the EU research system more efficient and effective
4.5. A larger FP7 will reinvigorate the Lisbon strategy

5. LINING UP WITH THE "LISBON OBJECTIVES"

Table: 7th Framework Programme of the European Community (EC) (Maximum overall amount11 (EUR million), respective shares and indicative breakdown, 2007-2013)