Training of Facilitators SDD MedBEESinessHubs Jun 2022

SDDP MedBEESinessHubs 2022 Report Title Mechanisms that ensure successful technology transfer in accessible and assistive ICT products and services Project MedBEESinessHubs Triggering Question “What are descriptors/ characteristics of an ideal sustainable responsible development in our rural areas that secure prosperity for all local people?” Dates 28-29 june Author(s) Yiannis Laouris Editor(s) Camille Lechoux Total Duration two days Statistics Participants=18 Number of ideas=69 Number of Clusters=10 Ideas received Votes= 36 indicating Spreathink = 48% Ideas on MAP R= 13

Executive Summary

The second part of the training took place face-to-face in Cyprus between 28-29 june. It was hosted by the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce. The Triggering Question was: “What are descriptors/ characteristics of an ideal sustainable responsible development in our rural areas that secure prosperity for all local people?” The participants produced 69 responses, which were clustered in 10 categories. Following the selection of their top 5, 36 ideas received votes (indicating Spreadthink = 48%), and 13 were structured. At the root of the tree, they had: #4: Well-designed sustainable business model; #14: Fair policies and budget; and #21: Creating cooperation with producers and all stakeholders.

Visual Overview of List of Clusters

Visual Overview of Mapping

After voting for their top 5, 17 ideas received votes (indicating Spreathink = 40%), and 7 were structured.

The following ideas made it to the root of the tree:
Idea 3: (9 Votes) Lack/absence of a clear common goal for the group to work on
Idea 2: (7 Votes) Moderator/facilitator
Idea 5: (4 Votes) Inconsistency and incompatibility between group members (age, educational level and experience, etc.)
Idea 20: (4 Votes) Conflict of interest
Idea 13: (3 Votes) Not knowing the contents of the topics well
Idea 35: (3 Votes) Some members might not have the appropriate knowledge and the skills for stakeholders’ dialogue
Idea 1: (1 Votes) Logistical arrangements

The striking finding is that the group identified #2: Moderator/facilitator, as the most influential factor.

Participants

Name
Abdalaziz, Al-Salhi
Amal, Wehaibe
Amr, Daoud
Androulla, Xenophontos
Ayed, Abdel Aziz
Christos, Tanteles
Demetra, Palaonda
Elia, Wehbe
Evi, Kazamia
Fady, Abou Fayad
Fransesco, Bachis
Geogia, Venizelou
Greca, N.Meloni
Khaldoon, El Hassanieh
Luigi, Manias
Mai, Darwish
Merna, Ziadeh
Noni, Demetroula
Noor, Alzaben
Osama Mourise
Said, Gedeon
Samra, Raconcic
Savvas, Maliotis
Yiannis, Laouris
Marios, Michaelides
Camille, Lechoux
Manon, Coussemacker
France, De borggraeve