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8/10/2011

South Moravian Innovation Centre (JIC)

 Name / TitleSouth Moravian Innovation Centre (JIC)Case Study RegionSouth Moravian Region (CZ)Geographical coverageBased in Brno.Primarily regional focus, extending to national.TypeAdvice service; funding scheme Main activity / focus The institution (JIC) is helping innovative companies, students with original ideas, researchers and inventors. JIC promotes collaboration between industry, research institutions and public administration. The “Center” creates a friendly environment […]

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8/10/2011

Centre for Regional Development of the Czech Republic (CRR)

  Name / Title Centre for Regional Development of the Czech Republic (CRR) Case Study Region South Moravian Region (CZ) Geographical coverage   Based in Brno.Regional, national and European geographical coverage Type Advice service; funding scheme; training scheme; government  Main activity / focus  Consultation, mediation and control of projects within the selected grant programs of […]

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8/10/2011

The Integration Centre

Name / TitleThe Integration Centre Case Study RegionWest of IrelandGeographical coverage Galway, Mayo, RoscommonTypePolicy; advice serviceMain activity / focusAdvice and training for immigrants in the West of Ireland Region. Target beneficiaries / marketAll migrants living in the West of IrelandYear established2009 Current Funding source(s)Most of the funding allocated to The Integration Centre comes from the Atlantic Philanthropies […]

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8/10/2011

Mayo Intercultural Action

Name / TitleMayo Intercultural ActionCase Study RegionWest of IrelandGeographical coverage County MayoTypeVoluntary group; advice service; project Main activity / focus Mayo Intercultural Action provides support and advocacy for migrants living and working in County Mayo, its gives a voice to asylum seekers who are in hostel accommodation in Mayo under Direct Provision, it helps people who have […]

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19/09/2011

Teagasc

Name / TitleTeagasc – The Agriculture and Food Development AuthorityCase Study RegionBMW, West of Ireland – RoscommonGeographical coverage National, with a range of county advisory centres and several research centres. It has 3 Advisory Offices in County Roscommon (Roscommon Town, Castlerea, and Boyle.TypeGovernment; training scheme; advice service; policy; project Main activity / focus Policy advice to government […]

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19/09/2011

Pobal

 Name / TitlePobalCase Study RegionBMW, West of Ireland – RoscommonGeographical coverage NationalTypeGovernment; programme management; funding scheme; advice service; project Main activity / focus Assists communities and local agencies to undertake programmes that promote social inclusion and equality. Delivers a range of programmes (20 in total) on behalf of government. Those of most direct relevance to rural areas […]

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19/09/2011

Roscommon Vocational Education Committee (VEC)

 Name / TitleRoscommon Vocational Education Committee (VEC) Case Study RegionBMW, West of Ireland – RoscommonGeographical coverage  National, with county-level branches. Roscommon VEC has its main office in Roscommon Town, with Outreach Centres in Boyle and Castlerea* TypeGovernment; advice service; training scheme; projectMain activity / focusProvision of vocational educational trainingTarget beneficiaries / marketPublic/CommunityYear established1930Current Funding source(s)Department of Education […]

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19/09/2011

FÁS – (Foras Aiseanna Saothair)

 Name / TitleFÁS – (Foras Aiseanna Saothair) Case Study RegionBMW, West of Ireland – RoscommonGeographical coverage  National, with county and regional-level branches.TypeGovernment; advice service; training scheme; project; partnershipMain activity / focus Employment/recruitment; advice to industry/community enterprise.Target beneficiaries / market Employers/community/publicCurrent Funding source(s)Department of Enterprise, Trade & InnovationParticipantsEmployers/members of the public seeking skills-based training/community enterprise participantsWebsite http://www.fas.ie Description FÁS is the […]

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19/09/2011

Roscommon County Enterprise Board (RCEB)

 Name / TitleRoscommon County Enterprise Board (RCEB)Case Study RegionBMW, West of Ireland – RoscommonGeographical coverage National, with county-level branches.Type Government; funding scheme; advice service; research; training scheme; projectMain activity / focusProvision of business supports to micro-businesses (less than 10 employees).Target beneficiaries / market Members of the public/community involved in small business and enterprise creation.Year established1993Current Funding source(s)Department […]

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