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Loreta Maskaliovienė Ministry of Finance 27 September 2012

The role of the European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region in the use of European Union structural assistance for 2014-2020. Loreta Maskaliovienė Ministry of Finance 27 September 2012. The EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR) in the context of EU structural assistance.

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Loreta Maskaliovienė Ministry of Finance 27 September 2012

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  1. The role of the European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region in the use of European Union structural assistance for 2014-2020 Loreta Maskaliovienė Ministry of Finance 27 September 2012

  2. The EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR) in the context of EU structural assistance Communication from the European Commission concerning the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region of 10 June 2009, p. 11): The European Social Fund, European Fund for Regional Development, and Cohesion Fund are among the key funding sources for the EUSBSR. Conclusions of the European Council of 29-30 October 2009 (Para. 25): The EUSBSR might contribute to the economic success of the region and the enhancement of social and territorial cohesion.

  3. Contribution of EU structural assistance to EUSBSR implementation A philosophical issue by nature There is no ONE or SINGLE correct answer

  4. Role of the EUSBSR in 2014–2020 (I) Protocol resolution of the Government No. 50 (14 July 2010): • Reiterates that the implementation of the EUSBSR is based on the more effective use of existing financial measures; • Calls for ensuring close linkage of the programming documents being prepared for the new period (2014–2020) with the objectives of the EUSBSR and priority areas stipulated in its action plan; • Calls for foreseeing the screening criteria of projects intended for the EUSBSR on all programme levels and giving priority to the projects contributing to EUSBSR implementation if the project meets other project requirements as well.

  5. Role of the EUSBSR in 2014–2020(II) Report of the European Commission of 22 June 2011 on EUSBSR implementation: • Recognises that it is essential to coordinate the available funding with the strategy with a view to ensuring successful implementation of the EUSBSR; • Recommends coordinating the EU Cohesion Policy and other financial measures with the objectives of the EUSBSR. Legislative package of EU cohesion policy for 2014-2020 (common provisions for ERDF, ESF, CF, EAFRD, EMFF) (6 October 2011): • When the priority areas for cooperation in the Common Strategic Framework (Art. 11) and Partnership Agreement (Art. 14) are being determined, macro-regional strategies should be taken into account where appropriate; • Action programmes (Art. 87), where appropriate, should stipulate how the planned interventions will contribute to the implementation of macro-regional strategies.

  6. Role of the EUSBSR in 2014–2020(II) Meeting of the Commission for European Union Structural Assistance for Lithuania 2014-2020 that took place on 8 November 2011 examined the ties between the EUSBSR and the financial measures of the EU in 2014–2020 and decided: • Documents on the use of EU structural assistance are to be drawn up with regard to EUSBSR objectives and priorities; • A priority criterion for the screening of projects intended for the EUSBSR is to be established; • The existing monitoring systems for EU financial measures are to be adapted for the EUSBSR.

  7. National priorities in 2014–2020 : National Progress Programme Lithuanian Progress Strategy ‘Lithuania 2030’ Smart society Smart economy Smart governance Culture Regional development Societal development, science, and culture Active and solidary society Integral economy oriented to high added value Environment conducive to economic growth Progressive public governance in line with public needs Progressive growth Sustainable growth Inclusive growth Strategy‘Europe 2020’

  8. National priorities in 2014–2020 and the EUSBSR The EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region • Objectives: • To save the sea, to connect the region, and to increase the prosperity of the region. • The main priority directions: • Improving the quality of the environment, • Eliminating obstacles in the internal market, • Promoting innovations and R&D, • Enhancing energy safety and effectiveness; • Improving of transport; • Promoting tourism and entrepreneurship; • Fighting against organised crime; • Promoting sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing, etc.

  9. Possible areas for cooperation when implementing the national priorities (I)

  10. Possible areas for cooperation when implementing the national priorities (II)

  11. Possible areas for cooperation when implementing the national priorities (III)

  12. Possible areas for cooperation when implementing the national priorities (IV)

  13. Possible areas for cooperation when implementing the national priorities (V)

  14. ...and last but not least... In seeking success for the EUSBSR, what really matters is not just linking the financial measures with the strategy, but also the REAL : • Political commitment; • Effective coordination of EUSBSR implementation; • Increase in awareness about the EUSBSR and the benefits conferred by it.

  15. Thank you for your attention!

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