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Implementation of EUSBSR in Sweden: Mainstreaming the Baltic Sea Region Perspective

The Government of Sweden is spearheading multi-level governance efforts to integrate the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR) into various sectors. Public authorities at all levels are tasked with implementing the Action Plan, fostering cooperation, and reporting progress annually. Coordination forums facilitate dialogue and partnerships among different actors.

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Implementation of EUSBSR in Sweden: Mainstreaming the Baltic Sea Region Perspective

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  1. The implementation in Swedenof the EUSBSRA multi-level governance exercise

  2. Mainstreaming of the Baltic Sea Region perspective The Government has… • Given the task tocontributeto EUSBSR Action Plan to: • 39 public authorities • All 21 regional statecounty boards • Assignedoneauthoritytocoordinate, tobuild and spreadknowledge – overview • To all relevant authorities – not onlytothosealreadyinvolved in a flagship – internationalisation.

  3. The public authorities’ tasks… • Implementation of the Action Plan within their sector • Integrated approach – how can EUSBSR contribute to their own internal objectives? • Develop potential cooperations on all levels • Coordinate work with other international commitments (HELCOM, CBSS, Nordic-Baltic cooperation etc.) • Report yearly

  4. 39 State Agenciescovering a widerangeofsectors Transport & Infra Sea and Water Innovation systems Energy Etc. • 21 State regional Administrative Boards in all counties Etc. Skåne Stockholm Jämtland Östergötland • Regions / Municipality Associations on a voluntary basis

  5. A cross-sectoral and multi-level network Sector Authorities: Transport & Infra Sea and Water Innovation systems Etc. COORDINATION Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth Regional level: Östergötland Stockholm Etc. Skåne

  6. Coordination creates a forum • 4-5 meetings per year • Ministries, national authorities and regional/locallevel • Multi-level and cross-sector dialogue – basis for partnerships • Increase knowledge, networking • Overview of the Swedish work… COORDINATION Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth

  7. Project typesIncluded in the Action Plan; Flagships (blue)or part of flagship(red) NOT included in the Action Plan: ContributetoPriority Area (green)

  8. Project categoriesAim/Objectives/results

  9. ActorsType of actors divided on the three objectives

  10. …and what do they think about the work so far • Positive to the Strategy - support cooperation between different levels and different actors -but more cooperation is needed • Important to integrate the Strategy in the daily work • Not the same commitment in all MS • Structural funds 2014+ must facilitate implementation • Need for stronger political commitment and management to secure long-term implementation

  11. The co-ordination forum - A one-door-in for you! • Develop the networking of state agencies between our countries? • Interested in contacts to implement the EUSBSR? • Interested in developing policy on BSR level? • Want to develop the cross-sectoral work of EUSBSR?

  12. Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth / Tillväxtverket • Contacts: www.tillvaxtverket.se Ulf.savback@tillvaxtverket.se Bjorne.hegefeldt@tillvaxtverket.se Thankyou for your attention!

  13. Complementary to no new money, no new institutions and no newregulations we have to focus and work for • Alignment of funds • Alignment of institutions • Alignment of policies

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