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Framework Conditions. Several activities have been undertaken in support of the participation of entities established in South Africa to Horizon 2020, namely training activities and information days about participation in Horizon 2020 were provided both to South African national contact points (NCPs) and to researchers and academics in South Africa. South Africa has set up a well-functioning network of National Contact Points. 49 xxxxx://xx.xxxxxx.xx/research/bioeconomy/pdf/declaration_of_intent.pdf An Implementing Arrangement was signed in 2015 between the European Research Council and the National Research Foundation providing research opportunities in Europe for South African early-mid career researchers. South Africa became a member of EUREKA in 2014 and established a Europe Enterprise Network node in 2015. A remaining problem lies in the commercialisation of research results50. The EU shares its lessons-learnt with South Africa in this domain. South Africa has been a WTO member since 1995 and is a signatory to the TRIPS Agreement51 that resulted in expanded commitments to internationally binding guarantees of intellectual property rights. 50 OECD Review Report on South Africa (2006)
Framework Conditions. Framework conditions for research cooperation with Brazil have been improving over the last decade. The government adopted two consecutive National Science, Technology and Innovation Strategies, whose key elements included an improved innovation regulatory framework, a larger and more accessible funding structure and international cooperation. The setup of a co-funding scheme by the Research Foundation of the State of São Paulo (FAPESP) and by the Brazilian National Council of Research Foundations (Confap) will provide Brazilian researchers with funding sources to support their participation in Horizon 2020 projects. The nomination of a National Contact Point for Horizon 2020 at the University of São Paulo is also an important step to facilitate Brazilian participation in Horizon 2020. EU-Brazil cooperation will also be strengthened by supporting two-way mobility of researchers and academic staff. There are ongoing discussions for an Implementing Arrangement between Brazilian institutions and the European Research Council. Additionally, Confap has recently been nominated a National Contact Point for the Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Actions with the objective of providing targeted assistance to Brazilian researchers interested in working for limited periods in the EU.
Framework Conditions. This document reflects the actual status as of July 2014 with the outlook for the end of the project by December 2014. At the time of delivery the project is in month 31 of 36. The project is now in its evaluation phase. This report concentrates on the hardware and software of the installed or planned charging stations and does not cover other topics regarding functionality or software and communication requirements.
Framework Conditions. The division of roles, the project framework and financing of the project are critical activities. Several of these activities will require clarification from the authorities, both Norwegian and international. The timing of clarification of these activities, including the process vis-à-vis ESA to clarify the issue of required government subsidies, will be crucial in terms of the progress of the project.
Framework Conditions. Having the right framework conditions in place is essential for strong and balanced EU- China S&T Cooperation and for making EU and China attractive global R&D players. A new co-funding mechanism (CFM) was agreed at the 2015 Summit and ICD and the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology published the first CFM call for proposals in December 201525. Under the CFM, MOST allocates 200 million RMB, or about 28 million euros, annually to provide competitive funding to China-based entities participating in joint projects with European partners under Horizon 2020. Protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights are crucial for the promotion of innovation. Dialogue and cooperation with China on these areas should be intensified. EU-China cooperation could also benefit from increased flexibility in visa policy, to facilitate international mobility for scientist exchanges at all levels, including experts as well as young talents. Reciprocal access to respective STI funding programmes is being addressed in the on- going reform of the Chinese STI funding system. The agreement on reciprocal access to 25 See MOST call Chinese version - MOST call English translation. respective STI funding programmes reached at the EU-China Joint Committee meeting opens the door to more cooperation opportunities although it requires close monitoring and fine tuning.
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