THEME INCONET-GCC2 Science, Technology and Innovation International Cooperation Network between EU and the ArabGulf Countries aiming at the bi-

For more elaboration on the activities and what was achieved notably in INCONET-GCC2, see the discussion on the main directions and conclusions presented in the Whitepaper and Roadmap on the EU-GCC Research Collaboration (Deliverables 4.1 and 4.2 of the project). [...] In other words, what is the most productive way forward in terms of follow-up to INCONET-GCC2, for the project itself and its consortium, for the Commission and other regional actors, for groups or communities of other stakeholders that are central to the future bi-regional collaboration between the EU and the GCC? We distinguish this agenda from that of bilateral collaboration between individual. [...] Involve a broadened set of actors in research and innovation, in part to diffuse awareness and ability to make use of tools for cooperation, spread the results of initiatives undertaken and help strengthen the reach and linkages of the innovation system. [...] To build on the momentum that has been created, however, and especially if there is to be a broadening of the scope of collaboration, most of the project partners in the GCC appear to be of the view that the above can be applied, but that the region is not yet ready for effective usage of the mainstream channels for bi-regional cooperation. [...] This carries the potential to add to the National Dialogue Process pertaining to the inclusion of economic and business people in the transitional process of re-building the country.