13.7. 89 Official Journal of the European Communities No L 200/23 COUNCIL DECISION of 20 June 1989 adopting a specific programme for the dissemination and utilization of scientific and technological research results (Value) 1989 to 1992 - (89/412/EEC) THE COUNCIL OF THE EURQPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community and in particular Article 130q (2) thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1), In cooperation with the European Parliament (2), Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3), Whereas Article 130g (c) of the Treaty assigns to the Community the task of, inter alia, disseminating and optimizing the results of activities in Community research, technological development and demonstration; Whereas Article 130k of the Treaty states that the framework programme shall be implemented through specific programmes developed within each activity; Whereas, by Decision 87/516/Euratom, EEC (%), as amended by Decision 88/193/EEC, Euratom {5), the Council adopted a framework programme for Community activities  in the field of research and technological development (1987 to 1991), providing for activities in the field of dissemination and utilization of scientific and technological research results in order to increase the efficiency of the research and technological development work itself and to stimulate the process of innovation and industrial exploitation in Europe; Whereas the Council decided on the same occasion to give more attention to these horizontal activities, which constitute an essential part of the Community’s scientific and technological strategy; Whereas Decision 87/516/Euratom, EEC stipulates that a specific objective of Community research must be to strengthen the scientific and technological basis of European (1) OJNo C184,14.7.1988,p. 12,.and O] No C 27, 2. 2. 1989, p. 10. (2) OJ No C 326, 19. 12. 1988, p. 144, and O] No L 158, 26. 6. 1989. (3) O] No C 337, 31. 12. 1988, p. 12. (*) O] No L 302, 24. 10. 1987, p. 1. (*) O] No L 89, 6. 4. 1988, p. 35. industry, particularly in strategic sectors' of advanced technology, and to encourage industry by making it more competitive at the international level, and whereas the same Decision also lays down that Community action is justified if it .contributes, among other things, to enhancing the Community’s economic -and social cohesion and to encouraging its overall harmonious development, while at the same time being consistent with the pursuit of scientific and technical excellence; whereas Value programme is planned to contribute to the pursuit of these objectives; Whereas a specific programme for the dissemination and utilization of the results of scientific and technological research should complement the activities carried out in this area in the context of other specific Community research and development programmes and should also be closely coordinated with Community programmes in related fields, such as the SPRINT programme and the action plan for small - and medium-sized enterprises; Whereas it is desirable to promote cooperation between -~ European Community research- and development programmes and Eureka projects; whereas, in the context of the present programme decision, it is desirable for appropriate links with the Eureka Cosine project to be established; Whereas this programme must make use of the latest telecommunications and information technology to achieve its objectives, for example by the creation -of computer networks; . Whereas the dissemination of results should be carried out taking into consideration the . technologically strategic interests of participants in the Member States and of the Community and in conformity with any requirements. of confidentiality; Whereas it is appropriate for the special needs of small and medium-sized enterprises to be taken into account as regards technological information and assistance for exploitation; ~ Whereas the Commission, in implementation of the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, carries out activities in the coal and steel sectors which do not come under the RTD framework programme and the results of which must be disseminated and used through appropriate autonomous activities;