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The INTERACT programme Matt Nichols, INTERACT Point Qualification & Transfer 6 June 2006, Brussels

The INTERACT programme Matt Nichols, INTERACT Point Qualification & Transfer 6 June 2006, Brussels. Introduction to INTERACT. INTERACT = INTERreg Animation Coordination and Transfer. Introduction to INTERACT. To facilitate thematic exchange on INTERREG activities and research findings.

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The INTERACT programme Matt Nichols, INTERACT Point Qualification & Transfer 6 June 2006, Brussels

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  1. The INTERACT programmeMatt Nichols, INTERACT Point Qualification & Transfer6 June 2006, Brussels

  2. Introduction to INTERACT INTERACT = INTERreg Animation Coordination and Transfer

  3. Introduction to INTERACT To facilitate thematic exchange on INTERREG activities and research findings

  4. Introduction to INTERACT Overall objectives: • Exchange within the INTERREG community • Learning and INTERREG know-how • Supporting the development of Territorial Cooperation programmes

  5. Introduction to INTERACT Current cross-border programmes

  6. Introduction to INTERACT Future cross-border cooperation themes: Development of cross-border economic, social and environmentalactivities through jointstrategies: • Encouragingentrepreneurship, in particular thedevelopment ofSMEs, tourism,culture, and cross-border trade • Encouraging and improving thejoint protection and management ofnatural andcultural resourcesas well as theprevention of natural andtechnological risks • Supportinglinks betweenurban and ruralareas

  7. Introduction to INTERACT • Reducing isolation through improved access to transport, information and communication networks and services, and cross-border water, waste and energy systems and facilities • Developing collaboration, capacity and joint use of infrastructures in particular insectors such as health, culture, tourism and education. In addition, the ERDF may contribute to promoting legal and administrativecooperation, theintegration of cross-border labour markets, local employment initiatives, gender equality andequal opportunities, training and social inclusion, and sharing of human resources andfacilities for R&TD.

  8. Introduction to INTERACT Cross-border cooperation – some general points • Cooperation themes are very wide • Aim at developing local solutions to local challenges • Budgets will generally increase

  9. Introduction to INTERACT Current transnational programmes

  10. Introduction to INTERACT Future transnational cooperation themes Sustainable urban development: strengthening polycentric development at transnational, national and regional level, with a clear transnational impact. Actions may include: thecreation and improvement of urban networks and urban-rural links; strategies to tacklecommon urban/rural issues; preservation and promotion of the cultural heritage, and thestrategic integration of development zones on a transnational basis. (Priority 4 of 4 – Draft ERDF Regulation, Art 6.2)

  11. Introduction to INTERACT Future transnational cooperation themes • Innovation • Environment • Accessibilty All priorities have an important urban dimension

  12. Introduction to INTERACT Current inter-regional programmes

  13. Introduction to INTERACT Future inter-regional cooperation themes Focusing on… • Innovation and the knowledge economy • Environment and risk prevention

  14. Introduction to INTERACT Factors in integrating the urban dimension: • Programmes generally moving in a more strategic direction

  15. Introduction to INTERACT Factors in integrating the urban dimension: • Lisbon and Gothenburg • Focus on a small number of priority themes • Need to ensure significant long-term impact (creation of good practice at least as important as exchange) • Need to capitalise on past experience • Limitations on the eligibility of funding for housing • Urban areas recognised as drivers in regional development • Many potentials for harmonising urban redevelopment and wider territorial development goals

  16. Introduction to INTERACT Intensity of cooperation. CADSES IIC

  17. Introduction to INTERACT INTERACT II • Aims to facilitate development of the new programmes and integration of the strategic dimension • New focus on localisation of activities and information • Goal to identify and communicate good practice in a range of areas

  18. For more information please seewww.interact-eu.netor contactmatt.nichols@interact-eu.net

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