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Towards a better coordination between the cohesion policy and other EU policies. Jakub Szymański Department for Regional Development and Structural Funds Marshal`s Office of the Malopolska Region. EGER - October 15th, 2004. Short characteristics of the Malopolska Region
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Towards a better coordination between the cohesion policy and other EU policies Jakub Szymański Department for Regional Development and Structural Funds Marshal`s Office of the Malopolska Region EGER - October 15th, 2004
Short characteristics of the Malopolska Region • Regional policy for development of rural areas • Increasing competitiveness – what a region should do? • How to coordinate various infrastructure programmes?
Urbanization level(June 30th, 2003 r.) Poland – 61,6% Małopolska – 50,3%
Average area of private farms (2002) Poland (5,76 ha)
Population with tertiary education(2002) Poland – 12% Małopolska – 10,1%
Gross domestic expenditures on R+Dper person [PLN] (2002) Poland (120)
Employment in R+D per 100 employed (2002) Poland (4,5)
Unemployment rate (December 31st, 2003) Poland (20,0%)
GDP per person (2001) by NUTS 3 subregions Poland – 44,9% of UE25 averageMalopolska – 38,8% of UE25 averageLarge disparities between Malopolska subregions
Regional policy for development of rural areas What kinds of support are needed by rural areas?Will separate programmes for rural development be advatageous for rural areas (context of the new European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development)?Common objectives but different actions? How should programming look like?Conclusion: actions aimed in supporting rural areas should be a part of operational programmes designed for the whole region.
Increasing competitiveness – what a region should do? Creation of good conditions for SMEs development...Support for scientific research the results of which can be absorbed by SMEs...Small grants for innovative investments to be made by start-ups...Conclusion: indirect support to enterprises may be more effective and are more transparent than direct grants.
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How to coordinate various infrastructure programmes? What kinds of infrastructure can be developed by regional authorities?Should regional operational programmes include projects focusing on Trans European Network infrastructure?Cohesion Fund – support to regional or state priorities?Conclusion: Cohesion Fund should contribute to TEN projects, ERDF – to regional transport infrastructure comprised in regional operational programmes
Contact Marshal`s Office of the Malopolska RegionDepartment for Regional Policy and Structural Fundsul. Basztowa 2231- 156 KrakowPolandtel.: +48 12 29 90 700fax: +48 12 29 90 726e-mail: jszy@malopolska.mw.gov.plwww.malopolska.pl