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In 2008 the Commission proposed a new approach called joint programming for large-scale joint public research initiatives at European level. Joint programming is the process by which Member and Associated States engage on a variable-geometry basis in defining, developing and implementing common strategic research agendas based on a common vision of how to address major societal challenges that no Member State is capable of resolving alone.

• European Research Area - Joint Programming

The SCAR committee provided important input in the process of selection of relevant themes which became part of a first wave of joint programming initiatives.
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The Commission has adopted on 28 April 2010 two Recommendations on Joint Programming Initiatives (JPIs) on "Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change" and on "A Healthy Diet for a Healthy Life". These recommendations are the result of a specific request formulated by Competitiveness Council on 3 December 2009, based on a previous selection of themes by a High-Level Group on Joint Programming.

The role of SCAR has been determinant in such an outcome. A key step of this process was the workshop held on 4 June 2009 with the aim of providing support to the High-Level Group on Joint Programming and building consensus towards the identification the JPI themes.

In parallel, the Member and Associated States supporting each JPI started to establish a governance structure and to reflect on the next steps towards further substantiation of the scientific scope, methodology and tasks of the initiatives. For both JPIs, there will be an opportunity to submit a proposal for a coordinating and support action (CSA) in response to a specific call for proposals (deadline 5 October 2010) based on joint programming topics in the KBBE work programme 2010
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Always when you see this small picture click into him and you will unroll hidden text.		   SCAR meetings.

The SCAR plenary meetings are normally organised twice a year. Thirteen meetings have been held so far since February 2005.

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The SCAR committee is supported by a Secretariat with staff from the Commission's Directorate-General for Research and staff made available to SCAR from Member States (‘virtual secretariat’). The Secretariat is in charge of the preparation and follow-up of forum meetings (e.g. coordination of the agenda, invitation, documents for the meeting, minutes) and provides assistance to the working groups.
Contact person: François Constantin.
Last update: 01/01/2012 | Top