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The implementation in Sweden of the EUSBSR A multi-level governance exercise. Mainstreaming of the Baltic Sea Region perspective. The Government has… Given the task to contribute to EUSBSR Action Plan to : 39 public authorities All 21 regional state county boards
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The implementation in Swedenof the EUSBSRA multi-level governance exercise
Mainstreaming of the Baltic Sea Region perspective The Government has… • Given the task tocontributeto EUSBSR Action Plan to: • 39 public authorities • All 21 regional statecounty boards • Assignedoneauthoritytocoordinate, tobuild and spreadknowledge – overview • To all relevant authorities – not onlytothosealreadyinvolved in a flagship – internationalisation.
The public authorities’ tasks… • Implementation of the Action Plan within their sector • Integrated approach – how can EUSBSR contribute to their own internal objectives? • Develop potential cooperations on all levels • Coordinate work with other international commitments (HELCOM, CBSS, Nordic-Baltic cooperation etc.) • Report yearly
39 State Agenciescovering a widerangeofsectors Transport & Infra Sea and Water Innovation systems Energy Etc. • 21 State regional Administrative Boards in all counties Etc. Skåne Stockholm Jämtland Östergötland • Regions / Municipality Associations on a voluntary basis
A cross-sectoral and multi-level network Sector Authorities: Transport & Infra Sea and Water Innovation systems Etc. COORDINATION Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth Regional level: Östergötland Stockholm Etc. Skåne
Coordination creates a forum • 4-5 meetings per year • Ministries, national authorities and regional/locallevel • Multi-level and cross-sector dialogue – basis for partnerships • Increase knowledge, networking • Overview of the Swedish work… COORDINATION Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth
Project typesIncluded in the Action Plan; Flagships (blue)or part of flagship(red) NOT included in the Action Plan: ContributetoPriority Area (green)
…and what do they think about the work so far • Positive to the Strategy - support cooperation between different levels and different actors -but more cooperation is needed • Important to integrate the Strategy in the daily work • Not the same commitment in all MS • Structural funds 2014+ must facilitate implementation • Need for stronger political commitment and management to secure long-term implementation
The co-ordination forum - A one-door-in for you! • Develop the networking of state agencies between our countries? • Interested in contacts to implement the EUSBSR? • Interested in developing policy on BSR level? • Want to develop the cross-sectoral work of EUSBSR?
Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth / Tillväxtverket • Contacts: www.tillvaxtverket.se Ulf.savback@tillvaxtverket.se Bjorne.hegefeldt@tillvaxtverket.se Thankyou for your attention!
Complementary to no new money, no new institutions and no newregulations we have to focus and work for • Alignment of funds • Alignment of institutions • Alignment of policies