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European Territorial Cooperation programmes in Central and South-East Europe 2007-2013 Béla HEGYESI SEE – CE – INTERREG IVC Pontact Point Hungary hegyesi@vati.hu +36 1 224 32 74 +36 30 475 85 73. European Territorial Cooperation programmes 2007-2013. Cross-border programmes
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European Territorial Cooperation programmesin Central and South-East Europe 2007-2013 Béla HEGYESI SEE – CE – INTERREG IVC Pontact Point Hungary hegyesi@vati.hu +36 1 224 32 74 +36 30 475 85 73
European Territorial Cooperation programmes 2007-2013 • Cross-border programmes • Transnational programmes • Interregional programme
Cross-border cooperation • Cross-border projects • 1 programme / border • Individual priorities
Transnational Cooperation 13 transnational cooperation areas
Main characteristics of transnational projects • „Soft” projects of transnational relevance • cca 250 Meur total programme budget • 4-5 calls on a yearly basis • Lead partner principle • 8-12 partners from 4-5 countries • 2-3 years of project duration • 1.5 - 2 Meur average project budget • 85 % financing of the costs + national cofinancing • Post financed(6 months reporting) • SEE: two step application procedure
Priorities: SEE • P1: Facilitation ofinnovationand entrepreneurship (21%) • P2: Protection and improvement of theenvironment (26%) • P3: Improvement of theaccessibility (27%) • P4: Development of transnational synergies forsustainable growth areas (20%)
Priority 1 - Facilitation of innovation and entrepreneurship Areas of intervention • 1.1 Develop technology & innovation networks in specific fields • 1.2 Develop the enabling environment for innovative entrepreneurship • 1.3 Enhance the framework conditions and pave the way for innovation
Priority 2 - Protection and improvement of the environment Areas of intervention • 2.1 Improve integrated water management and flood risk prevention • 2.2 Improve prevention of environmental risks • 2.3 Promote co-operation in management of natural assets and protected areas • 2.4 Promote energy and resource efficiency
Priority 3 -Improvement of the accessibility Areas of intervention • 3.1 Improve coordination in promoting, planning and operation for primary and secondary transportation networks • 3.2 Develop strategies to tackle the “digital divide” • 3.3 Improve framework conditions for multi-modal platforms
Priority 4 - Development of transnational synergies for sustainable growth areas Areas of intervention • 4.1 Tackle crucial problems affecting metropolitan areas and regional systems of settlements • 4.2 Promote a balanced pattern of attractive and accessible growth areas • 4.3 Promote the use of cultural values for development
Priorities: CE Priority 1: Facilitating innovation across Central Europe • enhancing the framework for innovation; • establishing the capacity to diffuse and apply innovation; • fostering knowledge development. Priority 2: Improving accessibility to, and within, Central Europe • improving Central Europe’s interconnectivity; • developing multi-modal logistics cooperation; • promoting sustainable and safe mobility; • promoting information and communication technology, as well as alternative solutions for enhancing access. Priority 3: Using our environment responsibly • developing a high-quality environment by managing and protecting natural resources and heritage; • reducing the risks and impacts of natural and man-made hazards; • supporting renewable energy and increasing energy efficiency; • supporting environmentally friendly technologies and activities. Priority 4: Enhancing competitiveness and attractiveness of cities and regions • developing polycentric settlement structures and territorial cooperation; • addressing the territorial effects of demographic and social change; • capitalising on cultural resources, to make cities and regions more attractive.
Programme management structure • Monitoring Committee (MC) • Managing Authority (MA) SEE: HU; CE: AT • Joint Technical Secretariat (JTS) SEE: HU; CE: AT • Certifying Authority (CA) • Audit Authority (AA) • Contact Points (CPs) • National Committees (NC)
Eligibility of partners: SEE - Public bodies - Bodies governed by public law - Bodies governed by private law Bodies governed by public law: (a) established for the specific purpose of meeting needs in the general interest, not havingan industrial or commercial character; (b) having legal personality; and (c) financed, for the most part, by the State, regional or local authorities, or other bodiesgoverned by public law; or subject to management supervision by those bodies; or having anadministrative, managerial or supervisory board, more than half of whose members areappointed by the State, regional or local authorities, or by other bodies governed by publiclaw.
Eligibility of partners: CE No restrictions by type of institution or legal status but obligatory self-assessment and declaration with regard to „State Aid Principle”
Involvement of non-member state partners • Harmonisation of IPAand ENPIfunds with ERDF • Application of the 10% rule for external partner countries (ERDF may finance expenditure incurred on the territory of countries outside the European Community up to a limit of 10% of the amount of its contribution to the SEES programme): This kind of extension of the eligible ERFA program area might affect Moldova, relevant regions of Ukraine and the concerned accession and pre-accession countries of the program area.
Interregionalcooperation (INTERREG IVC) Overall Objective • Improve the effectiveness of regional development policies • Contribute to economic modernisation and increased competitiveness of Europe by - Enabling exchange of experiences and knowledge - Matching less experienced with more advanced regions - Ensuring transfer of good practice identified into mainstreamprogrammes
Interregionalcooperation(INTERREG IVC) Priorities Priority 1:Innovation and the knowledge economy – Innovation, research and technology development – Entrepreneurship and SMEs – The information society – Employment, human resources and education Priority 2: Environment and risk prevention – Natural and technological risks – Water and waste management – Biodiversity and preservation of natural heritage – Energy and sustainable transport – Cultural heritage and landscape
Eligibility of partners: INTERREG IVC - Public bodies - Bodies governed by public law
Further info, running projects and expected calls: SEE: www.southeast-europe.net (3rd call: early 2011) CE: www.central2013.eu (4th call: spring 2011) INTERREG IVC: www.interreg4c.eu (4nd call: fall 2010)