Mr Roger Knox's opinion recognises that innovation landscape is very diverse in Europe and calls for a mix of policies that effectively support excellence as well as cohesion in Europe’s regions. "The innovation can apply equally to new ways of working and delivering services as well as to new products. It calls for more attention to reviewing what already exists and how it could be done more effectively and efficiently"- said the Rapporteur. According to Mr Knox "there is a need to make opportunities for and recognition of innovation more open, particularly to the grassroots and outlying regions by facilitating access to knowledge and communication through improved physical and virtual structures".