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INTERREG –Experiences and Challenges

INTERREG –Experiences and Challenges. Sverre Mauritzen Norway’s role in transnational and interregional programmes (B and C) NIBR – report 2010:22, English Summary available. Challenges after the 1994 referendum. Set the EEA Agreement to work Participation in relevant EU - initiatives

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INTERREG –Experiences and Challenges

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  1. INTERREG –Experiences and Challenges • Sverre Mauritzen • Norway’s role in transnational and interregional programmes (B and C) • NIBR – report 2010:22, English Summary available

  2. Challenges after the 1994 referendum • Set the EEA Agreement to work • Participation in relevant EU - initiatives • Cross – border co-operation important ; nordic traditions. Norway partner from 1995 • EU introduced transnational programmes: Norway interested and was invited

  3. Some issues in the report • Tangible results from project activities ? • Norwegian contributions to the development in European regions ? • Main problems and challenges

  4. The short story • Results: Lead Beneficiary in more than 30 successful projects, participant in over 200. • Norwegian contributions: Especially within maritime sector (Northern Maritime Corridor, Safety at Sea) and culture/tourism projects (North Sea Cycle Route, Nortrail). • Challenge: Better information, simpler procedures

  5. Development 1997 - 2011 • Programmes new both to EU and Norway • From launch to ”EU main stream” policy • A tool for practical implementation of EU policies • Norwegians active partners also in the programming process

  6. Dynamic Development • Geography: from 12 to 27 Member States • Themes: from planning to development, with emphasis on cohesion, innovation and sustainability • New developments: Espon Interact og Urbact

  7. INTERREG and EU policies • Lisbon and Gøteborg Agendas • Northern Dimension • Maritime Policy • Macro Region: The Baltic Sea • Mountain Policy

  8. Norwegian political participation • Nordic Council of Ministers • Baltic Sea Council • Arctic Council • BSSSC • CPMR and its Commissions • The Barents Co-operation

  9. SWOT – STRENGTH • Puts visions in concrete terms • Stimulates strategic thinking and actions • Stimulates development in rural areas

  10. SWOT - WEAKNESS • Weak synergies with other EU programmes • Complicated application procedures • Not attractive for private partners

  11. SWOT - OPPORTUNITIES • Accomplishment of important tasks • Enforcement of international contact network • Development of European strategies

  12. SWOT - THREATS • Increasing level of ambitions compared to formal competence of the regions • Weak links to regional strategies, food for consultants • The initiative disappears after the project period

  13. National Co-ordination • Good co-ordination by the Ministry of Regional Development • National Contact Points • Programme drafting activities • Political involvement • Norwegian Mission to the EU • Regional offices in Brussels

  14. Conclusions (I) • Territorial Cooperation – a flexible and useful instrument, now part of EU main stream policy • Norway high level of activity, should be followed up • Norway: serious and accountable partners producing project initiatives of high standard • The best projects are built on solid regional strategies, important for Norway to act as Lead Beneficiaries.

  15. Conclusions (II) • Increased level of programme ambitions means need for a closer co-operation between domestic levels of administration • Be aware of what can be achieved throughout a limited project period and establish procedures for implementation of and dissemination of results • Be selective, don’t respond to all fancy project invitations ! • Thank you !

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