JULY 2011

We are initially informed that the holistic World Society Well Being and Quality of Life Project (WSWBQoLP) and FP7 are not compatible. The former is too complex for the latter to handle. The fully integrated multithematic structure of WSWBQoLP clashes with the fragmented structure of FP7. There shall be enormous coordination problems.

There seemed to be only two possibilities:

1. WSWBQoLP Fragmentation.

One way to proceed is to fragment the whole project, take out a piece and present it for FP7 funding in complete contradiction with the European Commission’s strong open appeal to stop fragmenting, for integration and a holistic view to research. There has always been a clash inside the EC between the more avant-garde commissioners, officers and staff with whom I get on very well and the “others”.

The four fragments that could be presented for FP7 funding - if I can find  an expert in FP7 Call for Proposals submissions - are:

i. Innovative Invasive Bladder Cancer Treatment. We developed a new successful treatment for invasive bladder cancer in collaboration with St. John’s Clinic in Brussels, Belgium. But in order for the treatment protocol to be recognised as an official alternative to EBM, we need a thorough interdisciplinary investigation with many patients. Please see CWIN 4-1. Details are only available on request for potential partners. THERE ARE NO CALLS FOR CANCER PROJECT PROPOSALS THIS YEAR.

ii. Pilot Scheme 2 (PS 2). An innovative well being and quality of life improvement program for the Elderly in Institutions or at home. Details are only available on request for potential partners. Some of the material is taken from CWIN 4-1. SUBMITTED - CLOSED for stage 1

iii. Multiculturalism: towards a Culture of Tomorrow. How to integrate different cultures, ethnic groups, ... at local, regional, national and world level.

iv. Pilot Scheme 1 (PS 1). On new and renewable energies, urbanism and transport. Details are only available on request for potential partners. 

v. CWIN 9

I have many others, but these are the ones I am principally interested in for the moment. I haven't the time for more anyhow.

Advice is further needed as to which Call for Proposal would be most appropriate for each case. 

2. Funding for a WSWBQoLP Event or Meeting? 

The WSWBQoLP Event stands a very good chance of rapidly creating NC Teams directly. The WSWBQoLP Event must be a very joyful event open to all (tax payers...) that shall attract the public of all ages. There could be stands for each country including concerts with all kinds of music ranging from Mozart to Lady Gaga - gastronomy of the future (with Feran Adria) - transport of the future - ICT of the future - buildings of the future - education of the future - society of the future - culture of the future and multiculturalism - religion/spirituality of the future? - how to create a world integration of budgets, economies and finance? - politics of the future: a world constitution? - a progressive introduction to New Global Governance... In Brussels, there is a place called Palais des Expositions that could certainly be used. But the problem in Brussels is the Belgian “government”.

I personally prefer to concentrate on the WSWBQoLP, the 3^rd Millennium’s top priority. If national interdisciplinary teams can be set up with the support of the population and local/national authorities, this is a major achievement for any country. 

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