Policies Fostering Investments and Innovations in Support of Rural Development taking into account forest owners perspective on enhancing economic viability through cooperation and innovation
27-29 March 2006
Hotel Kaskády, Sliač, Sielnica (near Zvolen), Slovakia

Background
The aims of the seminar and the workshop are to
Review and discuss policy issues, experiences and options for promoting investment and innovations with a view to strengthen competitiveness and economic viability of the forest sector in the context of integrated rural development.
Provide the latest knowledge and scientific findings regarding policies fostering investments and innovations in the framework of sustainable rural development policies and strategies in support of MCPFE and the EU Lisbon Strategy.
Target groups
Policy makers in forest policy and rural development
Forest policy scientists and economists
Scientists working on issues related to investments, innovations and rural development
Forest owners and managers
Other interested experts

http://www.efi.fi/events/extra/2006/mcpfe-investment/Programme.html