Tuesday, February 14, 2006

European community programmes - Experts propose measures to increase the role of philanthropy in research

European community programmes - Experts propose measures to increase the role of philanthropy in research: "Experts propose measures to increase the role of philanthropy in research

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6th Framework Programme for research, technological development and demonstration aimed at creating the European Research Area
New framework programme for research, technology and demonstration activities that focus on research themes rather than instruments
Philanthropy – as provided by foundations, trusts and charities, for example – can play an important role in raising funds for research, but the potential has not been examined or used properly at European level.

So says an expert group set up by the European Commission, which has released its report “Giving More for Research in Europe”. The experts found that too little attention is given to the role of foundations and other philanthropic bodies in research, and makes recommendations as to how this could be increased, including through a better tax and regulatory environment, targeted donation campaigns and better mechanisms for attracting such funds to research. This report follows on from the Action Plan for More Research and Innovation adopted by the Commission in October 2005, which proposed national and European action to mobilise sources of funding for European research and innovation. The report will"

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