1996 - European Telework Week
1996 - European Telework Week
1996 - European Telework Week
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<strong>Telework</strong> 96<br />
2. TELEWORK STIMULATION ACTIONS<br />
2.1. Analysis of Impact and Exploitation of Results<br />
2.1.1. Introduction<br />
The Actions for stimulation of transborder telework and research co-operation in Europe<br />
have had a significant impact on the development of new initiatives, transborder<br />
collaboration, and preparation for the 4th Framework Programmes. These have also<br />
generated a significant community of interest at political, administrative, academic and<br />
industrial levels. This interest is reflected by the activities within the Fourth Framework<br />
Programme, as well as other initiatives including the series of <strong>Telework</strong> annual<br />
conferences, and <strong>European</strong> <strong>Telework</strong> week.<br />
There were 30 projects focusing on <strong>Telework</strong> and Regional development as well as<br />
several projects working within the Copernicus Framework.<br />
The results of the survey indicate positive and clear examples of results and exploitation<br />
of results, and that significant benefits from the initiatives have been widely achieved.<br />
2.1.2. Methodology<br />
Given that the projects concerned were not large, and that they were also examining a<br />
broad spectrum of issues, a simple questionnaire directed to the co-ordinating partner<br />
was deemed the most effective approach.<br />
This survey was carried out at the end of June 1995, when the majority of projects had<br />
already terminated their primary project activities. Several of the projects were given<br />
some time extensions to complete their analysis, and some continued their activities after<br />
they had officially finished their tasks.<br />
The Exploitation and Impact Questionnaire was designed as an additional assessment<br />
tool to assist with quantitative overviews of results, their usage and impact.<br />
The questionnaire covered:<br />
• Stimulation and awareness activities<br />
• Transborder links<br />
• Transfer of know-how<br />
• New products and services<br />
• Stimulation of participation in 4th Framework Programme.<br />
Not all questions were relevant to all projects, and not all information was available at<br />
the time of the questionnaire. The observations presented are based on responses from all<br />
projects to the relevant questions, as regards the situation at the end of June 1995.<br />
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