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Regional Operational Programme Alentejo - Portugal

Explore the natural and cultural richness, strategic positioning, and potential of Alentejo, Portugal. Discover strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in the region. Learn about the Alentejo 2015 Regional Strategy and EU funding allocations.

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Regional Operational Programme Alentejo - Portugal

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  1. Regional Operational Programme Alentejo - Portugal 2007 - 2013 Ricardo Ferreira Esc. Sup.Agrária Elvas ricbruno@yahoo.com The information in this presentation is derived from the official PROAlentejo 2007-2013 and/or complimentary documents

  2. The Alentejo region Wide; Under populated; Rural; Environmentally rich “The best place for your vacation: good sunny weather; good food; good wine; gentle people; culture and history..” R.Ferreira

  3. Natural and cultural richness Well preserved natural environment 263 km, sea line (one of the best preserved in Europe) largest cork tree area several Natura 2000 areas, and Natural parks;

  4. But changing ….the Alqueva basin

  5. Population (resident) % / Alentejo City Low urban density Main cities in the region Data reports to 2001 census; in general values are decreasing

  6. A privileged location for a region with a future logistic role in Europe On the corridor Lisboa – Madrid; On the corridor Norte (PT) – Algarve (PT) Closed to a large metropolitan area (Lisboa) A sea door to Europe from Atlantic Ocean (no congestion) High potential for a future role #3 – E. SW. High speed rail Included in 4 of the 30 European priority projects for the Transeuropean Network of Transportations #16 – rail Sines/Algeciras –Mad - Paris #8 – Multimodal axe PT/SP – Europe #21 – Motorways of the sea

  7. Alentejo SWOT AnalysisStreghts • NaturalHeritage • Strong Cultural Identity • Good Territory Planning; • Strategic Positioning; • Sines Port • Alqueva basin • Agro-food (quality) sector • Cork (leader region in the leader country) • Geological resources • Tech Industries emergence • Tourism • Increasing social equipments

  8. Weaknesses • Environmental black points • Weak urban centres • Urban reduced dimension • Underpopulated rural environment; pop. density; aging • Incomplete roads network • Rail acessibilities • Public transportation, weak or inexistant • Economic weakness • Company density; company creation; association • High importance of public sector in employment • Weak economic openess; • Weak school success; Low academic level • Weak health services • High unemployement; reduced feminine employment

  9. Opportunities • Alqueva basin – agro-food; tourism; energy crops… • TGV Lisboa-Madrid – two stops in the region • Sines-Badajoz rail (connecting the port to Europe) • Logistics platforms • Proximity to Lisboa region • Beja airport • Renewal energies – solar; wind; biofuel • Tourism and recreation

  10. Threats • Abandonment of rural areas; • Climate change - very sensitive region – droughts • Landscape sustainability (fires; industry growth, …) • International competition

  11. Companies, Wealth, Employment Quality (urban, rural, environmental) External Openness (economy, society, territory) The program follows the Strategic axis Alentejo 2015 Alentejo 2015

  12. Regional Strategy 6 priorities - regional program Competitiveness, Innovation and Knowledge Companies, Wealth, Employment Urban Development External Openness (economy, society, territory) Connectivity and territory articulation Environment Qualification & Rural Area Valorization Quality (urban, rural, envir) Governance & Institutional Capacity Technical Assitance

  13. EU National Total EU% Funds per axis(Mio € 1 Competitiveness, Innovation and Knowledge 294 259 553 53,1% 2 Urban Development 140 108 248 56,4% 3 Connectivity and territory articulation 201 86 287 70,0% 4 Environment Qualification & Rural Area Valorization 131 89 220 59,6% 5 Governance & Institutional Capacity 77 44 121 63,5% 6 Technical Assitance 26 5 31 59,5%

  14. EU funds per axis Competitiveness Connectivity

  15. 1- Competitiveness, Innovation and Knowledge

  16. 1- Competitiveness, Innovation and Knowledge

  17. Some ideas to keep in mind Micro & Small Companies Micro & Small Companies External Markets Research & Development Innovation, ICT & Networking Strategic Clustes / Sectors

  18. 3 Connectivity and territory articulation

  19. National roads network Airport network TGV network & other rails But... Articulation with national programs At national level priority actions are developed with influence in the region (National) Operational Program of Territory Enhacement

  20. Key elements for regional development TGV: Lisboa – Évora – Elvas/Badajoz - ... Madrid Sines Port – A european door to the Atlantic Beja Airport – (complementing LIS and Faro) allowing for an emerging turistic region Education – Human resources base for development Improvement in kindergarden and prim. schools net.

  21. The future Alentejo: A region with a key role in logistics in SW Europe; A region with strong technologic SMEs; A region for tourism, worldwide famous; But still strong in traditional sectors! If .... We can get people to live there! Thank you for listening, Ricardo Ferreira: ricbruno@yahoo.com

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