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Training Academy on the Black Sea Programme

Assembly of European Regions ❘ 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg ❘ 210 Avenue Louise - B-1050 Brussels ❘ www.aer.eu. Training Academy on the Black Sea Programme. Funding opportunities for the Black Sea Region Bucharest, 2 October 2014.

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Training Academy on the Black Sea Programme

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  1. Assembly of European Regions ❘ 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg ❘ 210 Avenue Louise - B-1050 Brussels ❘www.aer.eu Training Academy on the Black Sea Programme Funding opportunities for the Black Sea Region Bucharest, 2 October 2014

  2. Assembly of European Regions ❘ 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg ❘ 210 Avenue Louise - B-1050 Brussels ❘www.aer.eu Eligible countries? What is the aim? What is it? 1. Horizon 2020 • Horizon 2020 is the EU Research and Innovation Programme • 80 billion euros available for 2014-2020 • To remove the barriers to innovation • Produce world class science • Make it easier for public and private sectors to work together • EU member states, Azerbaijan Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, Turkey and Ukraine

  3. Assembly of European Regions ❘ 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg ❘ 210 Avenue Louise - B-1050 Brussels ❘www.aer.eu 1. Horizon 2020 - Programme topics

  4. Assembly of European Regions ❘ 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg ❘ 210 Avenue Louise - B-1050 Brussels ❘www.aer.eu 1. Horizon 2020 - Call for proposals

  5. Assembly of European Regions ❘ 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg ❘ 210 Avenue Louise - B-1050 Brussels ❘www.aer.eu 1. Horizon 2020 - Call for proposals

  6. Assembly of European Regions ❘ 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg ❘ 210 Avenue Louise - B-1050 Brussels ❘www.aer.eu 1. Horizon 2020 - Call for proposals

  7. Assembly of European Regions ❘ 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg ❘ 210 Avenue Louise - B-1050 Brussels ❘www.aer.eu Relevant ETC programmes What is the aim? What is it? 2. European Territorial Cooperation (ETC) • One of the goals of Cohesion Policy, ETC provides resources • for joint actions and policy exchanges. • - 8,9 billion euros available for 2014-2020 • To further territorial integration by developing cooperation in specific policy areas • INTERREG Europe • Danube Transnational Programme

  8. Assembly of European Regions ❘ 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg ❘ 210 Avenue Louise - B-1050 Brussels ❘www.aer.eu Eligible countries What is the aim? What is it? 2. INTERREG Europe • One of ETC’s interregional programmes, INTERREG Europe is the successor of INTERREG IVC • 359 million euros is available for 2014-2020 • To reinforce the effectiveness of cohesion policy • Promotes the exchange of experience through sharing of knowledge and transfer of best practices between regional and local authorities • Bulgaria and Romania

  9. Assembly of European Regions ❘ 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg ❘ 210 Avenue Louise - B-1050 Brussels ❘www.aer.eu 3. INTERREG Europe - Thematic priorities • Selected number of priorities to create maximum • impact • Priorities will contribute to the implementation of the programmes under the Investment for Growth and Jobs goal. • Thematic objectives are also in line with the smart and sustainable growth pillars of the Europe 2020 strategy

  10. Assembly of European Regions ❘ 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg ❘ 210 Avenue Louise - B-1050 Brussels ❘www.aer.eu 3. INTERREG Europe - 4 thematic priorities Supporting the shift towards a low-carbon economy in all sectors

  11. Assembly of European Regions ❘ 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg ❘ 210 Avenue Louise - B-1050 Brussels ❘www.aer.eu Interregional Cooperation Projects Examples of actions 3. INTERREG Europe - Types of actions • Projects should improve the implementation of • policies by supporting an exchange of practice • - A co-financing rate of 85% • Elaboration of Action Plans • Studies and analyses of policies • Study visits • Capacity building events • Pilot actions

  12. Assembly of European Regions ❘ 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg ❘ 210 Avenue Louise - B-1050 Brussels ❘www.aer.eu Examples of actions Policy Learning Platforms 3. INTERREG Europe - Types of actions • Exploiting the results of the Interregional cooperation projects by making them available to a wider public • 100% financing rate • Publications of recommendations or an overview of successful examples • Peer reviews • Seminars

  13. Assembly of European Regions ❘ 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg ❘ 210 Avenue Louise - B-1050 Brussels ❘www.aer.eu 3. INTERREG Europe - Next steps 2 - 3 December 2014: Launch of INTERREG Europe Mid-February 2015: First call for proposals open

  14. Assembly of European Regions ❘ 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg ❘ 210 Avenue Louise - B-1050 Brussels ❘www.aer.eu Eligible countries What is the aim? What is it? 4. Danube Transnational Programme • A new transnational programme following on from the South-East Europe programme • 263 million euros is available for 2014-2020 • To support the development of the macro regional strategy for the Danube region • To reinforce territorial integration in the Danube region and to tackle common obstacles - Bulgaria, Moldova, Romania and Ukraine

  15. Assembly of European Regions ❘ 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg ❘ 210 Avenue Louise - B-1050 Brussels ❘www.aer.eu Innovative and socially responsible Danube region Specific objectives 4. Danube Transnational Programme - 4 thematic priorities - Key themes include eco-innovation, knowledge transfer, cluster policy and social innovation • Develop innovation strategies that go beyond national borders • Improving research infrastructure including pan-European infrastructures • Increase skills and knowledge and promote entrepreneurship • Improve cooperation between all stakeholders • Better access to finance • Support innovative public procurement

  16. Assembly of European Regions ❘ 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg ❘ 210 Avenue Louise - B-1050 Brussels ❘www.aer.eu Types of actions 4. Danube Transnational Programme - 4 thematic priorities • Implementing joint strategies and action plans to strengthen human resources and knowledge development • Create new on build on existing transnational educational and training networks in higher education • Develop joint strategies to tackle common challenges such as demographic change and brain-drain • Jointly develop innovative related services and qualification offers

  17. Assembly of European Regions ❘ 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg ❘ 210 Avenue Louise - B-1050 Brussels ❘www.aer.eu Environment and culture responsible Danube region Specific objectives 4. Danube Transnational Programme - 4 thematic priorities Two key themes: Natural and cultural heritage valorisation and restoring and managing ecological corridors • Joint and integrated approached to preserve natural and cultural assets • Promoting cultural heritage and diversity • Creating and maintaining ecological corridors • Disaster prevention and disaster management

  18. Assembly of European Regions ❘ 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg ❘ 210 Avenue Louise - B-1050 Brussels ❘www.aer.eu Types of actions 4. Danube Transnational Programme - 4 thematic priorities • Developing clusters and networks to ensure the preservation of cultural heritage • Organise events to increase the visibility of joint actions • Support capacity building for public and private institutions • Develop the risk management plans for cultural and natural heritage at risk of climate change • Support activities that promote cultural exchanges and environment education • Develop joint strategies for risk prevention and management at transnational level

  19. Assembly of European Regions ❘ 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg ❘ 210 Avenue Louise - B-1050 Brussels ❘www.aer.eu Better connected and energy responsible Danube region Specific objectives 4. Danube Transnational Programme - 4 thematic priorities Three main themes: Enhancing regional mobility, developing environmentally-friendly and low carbon transport systems and improving energy efficiency • - Improving regional energy planning and coordination and developing smart distribution systems • Removing obstacles to regional mobility and developing capacity building and training. • Improving connectivity to Ten-T network • Promoting sustainable transport systems through coordinated strategies

  20. Assembly of European Regions ❘ 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg ❘ 210 Avenue Louise - B-1050 Brussels ❘www.aer.eu Types of actions 4. Danube Transnational Programme - 4 thematic priorities • Developing intermodel strategies for the Danube region to improve regional connectivity • Increasing the regional mobility of citizens and businesses • Exchange of good practices to improve public transport links and water infrastructure • Platforms to help finance, plan and manage environmentally friendly transport corridors • Improve the efficiency of cross-border movements by removing obstacles and harmonizing rules

  21. Assembly of European Regions ❘ 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg ❘ 210 Avenue Louise - B-1050 Brussels ❘www.aer.eu Well governed Danube region Specific objectives 4. Danube Transnational Programme - 4 thematic priorities Main themes: Multilevel and transnational governance and the governance of the EUSDR • Develop the capacities of public authorities to better tackle the challenges facing the region • Improve legal and policy frameworks • Improve regions’ ability to develop complex transnational projects • Improve the effectiveness of coordination and implementation of the EUSDR

  22. Assembly of European Regions ❘ 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg ❘ 210 Avenue Louise - B-1050 Brussels ❘www.aer.eu Types of actions 4. Danube Transnational Programme - 4 thematic priorities • Exchange of best practices on labour market and social inclusion policies • Increase the institutional capacity to implement education and training programmes • Develop networks to increase cooperation between urban and rural areas • Establish a facility for direct support to EUSDR governance as well as a project development fund facility • Create a EUSDR focal point to provide general information on EUSDR -

  23. Assembly of European Regions ❘ 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg ❘ 210 Avenue Louise - B-1050 Brussels ❘www.aer.eu 4. Danube Transnational Programme - Next steps End 2014: Final programme to be submitted End 2015: First call for proposals to open

  24. Assembly of European Regions ❘ 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg ❘ 210 Avenue Louise - B-1050 Brussels ❘www.aer.eu Eligible countries What is the aim? What is it? 5. Eastern Partnership Territorial Cooperation Programme (EaPTC) • A cross-border cooperation programme financed by the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument • 3,3 million available for the Moldova-Ukraine programme • Maximum co-financing rate 90% - To develop cross border contacts between local authorities, communities and civil society organisations - Further territorial cooperation to improve social and economic development - Moldova and Ukraine (Odessa, Vinnytsya, Chernivtsi oblasts)

  25. Assembly of European Regions ❘ 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg ❘ 210 Avenue Louise - B-1050 Brussels ❘www.aer.eu Improving the living conditions of local communities Types of actions 5. EaPTC - Moldova-Ukraine operational objectives • Promotion of closer business links across the border • Diversification of rural income sources and development of alternative employment opportunities in rural areas • - Exchange of good practices to enhance the competitiveness of regional economies • Promoting entrepreneurship among young people in rural areas • Education and training for employees

  26. Assembly of European Regions ❘ 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg ❘ 210 Avenue Louise - B-1050 Brussels ❘www.aer.eu Culture, Education and Sports Types of actions 5. EaPTC - Moldova-Ukraine operational objectives • Promotion of multi-cultural diversity and social integrity of ethnical minorities across the border • Facilitation of people-to-people links between youth organisation in social issues, culture, education and sports • Joint efforts to integrate ethnic minorities • Organising joint cultural and youth events • Cooperation between youth organisations in education, culture and sports • Developing cross-border exchange programmes between schools and other education an cultural institutions

  27. Assembly of European Regions ❘ 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg ❘ 210 Avenue Louise - B-1050 Brussels ❘www.aer.eu Addressing common challenges Types of actions 5. EaPTC - Moldova-Ukraine operational objectives • Solving cross-border environmental problems • Joint monitoring and management of water resources between Moldova and Ukraine • Working together to restore water supply systems and addressing relevant pollution issues • Developing joint approaches to waste collection, management and recycling • Raising awareness of cross-border environmental issues and their consequences

  28. Assembly of European Regions ❘ 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg ❘ 210 Avenue Louise - B-1050 Brussels ❘www.aer.eu What is the aim? What is it? 5. Eastern Partnership Territorial Support Programme - This programme focuses on empowering local and regional authorities to better manage and participate in the EaPTC - Based on public call for proposals, projects require participants from both Ukraine and Moldova - Institutional building - addressing obstacles and identifying key actors to improve the implementation of the EaPTC programme - Capacity building - addressing capacity gaps and raising awareness of territorial cooperation

  29. Assembly of European Regions ❘ 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg ❘ 210 Avenue Louise - B-1050 Brussels ❘www.aer.eu 5. EaPTC - Next steps 6 October 2014: Final meeting to finalise operational programme End 2014: Call for proposals expected to open

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