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European Union European Regional Development Fund. Project Development Seminar Regional Contact Points What we can offer and how we can help you 27 th August, 2009 - Inverness, Scotland Denise Pirie. Regional Contact Point (RCP). Background Effective body for communicating objectives
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European Union European Regional Development Fund Project Development SeminarRegional Contact PointsWhat we can offer and how we can help you27th August, 2009 - Inverness, ScotlandDenise Pirie
Regional Contact Point (RCP) Background • Effective body for communicating objectives • Local and Regional Representation • Implementation of Programme • Future Awareness Raising Process
RCP Tasks • Working at grass root level • Facilitate project generation process • Arrange networking activities • Ensure Regional Advisory Groups (RAGs) appraisal • Regional Appraisal Process – preparatory projects
Common Activities for all RCPs • Networking and dissemination – assisting Secretariat to promote programme • Annual networking event – NPP Project Partners within a Region • Yearly RCP/Programme Secretariat meeting • Partenariats or Thematic meetings • Annual Conference or Lead Partner Seminar • Regional Press Release • Produce information for Region
Project Generation • New application developments • Main advisory body to idea holders • Liaise with Secretariat and other RCPs • Guidance on information
Project Appraisal Process • Assist Programme Secretariat in assessment process – preparatory projects • Organise RAG meetings • Reporting secretary at RAG meeting
Other • Assist Programme Secretariat – PMC meetings • Report – Annual Activity Report
Contact Mrs Denise Pirie European Manager Highlands and Islands Enterprise Cowan House Inverness Retail and Business Park Inverness IV2 7GF T: +44 (0)1463 244 252 F: +44 (0)1463 244 241 M: +44 (0)7833 298 521 denise.pirie@hient.co.uk
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