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Report on the seminar

How to Get the EU Funding for Adriatic Sea Partnership Projects

November 14, 2007

Ljubljana, November 14, 2007

Report on the seminar

How to Get the EU Funding for Adriatic Sea Partnership Projects The seminar was organized by Slovenian Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning, and by the Regional Environmental Center, Country Office Slovenia, held on 30th October 2007 in Hotel Metropol, Portorož. Participants: 30 participants representing different institutions form Slovenia, Croatia, Italy and Montenegro attended the seminar (see the List of participants). Objectives of the seminar:

To present the EU strategic directions of Cohesion Policy 2007-13 and relations with EU Maritime policies;

To present the broad variety of EU funds and programs, and to help

identifying potential funding for Adriatic Sea Partnership projects;

To facilitate the discussion and identification of potential projects, to initiate the design of strategic projects, to strengthen project partnerships;

Course of the seminar: Mr. Mitja Bricelj, State Secretary at Slovenian Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning welcomed participants and explained main issues related to trilateral commission and future actions within Slovenian presidency to EU (Presentation 1 on the Adriatic Sea Partnership). After that, Mr. Matej David (University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Maritime Studies and transport) introduced conclusions from the previous day meeting of the Trilateral Ballast Water Management Subcommission (BWMSC) that were identified relevant for research work priorities in the Adriatic Subregion in the field of ballast water issue. Further, he also pointed out that As an introduction to the seminar, Ms. Ana Hace, Morigenos (Marine Mammal Research and Conservation Society) representative delivered a short presentation on Slovenian Dolphin Project.

Ms. Milena Škrl Marega, REC started the seminar with the presentation on European Cohesion policy and EU funding system in the period 2007-2013. She briefly described EU strategic priorities and budget headings with the reference to maritime areas (Presentation 2 on European Cohesion Policy). Ms. Mateja Šepec Jeršič, REC introduced the opportunities for funding Adriatic Sea Partnership projects through the thematic priorities of Structural Funds and Community Programs in the period 2007-2013. The focus was on those programs where Adriatic regions and cities are eligible - European Territorial Cooperation, Operational Programs: IPA Adriatic Cross-border Cooperation Program, and Mediterranean program (Presentation 3 on Opportunities for Funding Maritime Projects). The presentations were followed by working groups (WG) discussions. Two WGs discussed potential project ideas – the first group under the thematic areas of Ballast Water Management and Contingency Plan, and the second group under Integrated Costal Zone Management. The discussions identified potential project ideas, actors and potential project partnerships. Participants also identified what kind of assistance would be needed for successful planning and implementation of projects.

Results of working groups discussion: A) Conclusions of the working group on Ballast Water Management and on Contingency Plan

1. Ballast Water Management Plan for Adriatic

Working group (WG) participants agreed on cooperation in the project Ballast Water Management Plan for Adriatic. Within this strategic project several subprojects should be designed and implemented: - Data collection (Baseline surveys in ports,Ballast water reporting) - Early warning system - Risk assessment (Exemptions And additional measures) - Decision Support System (DSS as a support for an effective ballast water management) - Control and Monitoring (system for control and monitoring of ballast water management requirements compliance)

The strategic project Ballast Water Management Plan for Adriatic could be prepared and implemented in different ways:

1. As one »umbrella« project, lead by one lead partner, or 2. As a group of well-coordinated sub-projects that are managed by several lead

partners; in this case the coordination among the sub-projects should be done by the “Trilateral” Sub-commission for Ballast Water Management (with invitation to all Adriatic countries).

The second option was suggested as much more convenient if we consider the potential funding from the EU funds, because would be more probable that several different applicants could get much more funding from these sources. This approach would also provide much more flexibility to cooperating institutions and countries, as it is bottom-up approach, based on their initiatives. But on the other hand it was recognized the coordination of all these sub-projects will be quite a demanding challenge. Lead partners who will coordinate the design and the implementation of these sub-projects should be those partners who, beside the interest in research work, have also the expertise and experience (indebt knowledge of a lead partner is needed for a qualitative formulation of the project application). The lead partner would involve all Adriatic countries, depending on their interest for cooperation. The project overall goal would be the same for all involved partners, but the design and implementation of measures and activities should be flexible – based on the country specific conditions and circumstances (legal system, level of knowledge and expertise,…). The BWMSC was identified as appropriate umbrella for concerted action in the process of projects preparation and further cooperation. As the first step, the interest of the relevant institutions as potential partners in ballast waters related projects (as a lead partner or just partner) would need to be identified. Mr. Matej David (also as coordinator of the BWMSC under the Slovenian presidency) was willing to coordinate the initiative for preparation of the strategic project Ballast Water Management Plan for the Adriatic. Potential partners in the projects:

- Research institutes, - Maritime authorities, - Economic bodies (especially ports), - Regional agencies, - National public bodies, - Health bodies, - Civil society organizations

The next meeting of BWMSC is planned for March 2008. In the mean time an preparatory work will be conducted via correspondence among BWMSC members including all other potential participants from all Adriatic countries. REC was invited to give an assisstance in linking the Ballast Water Management project ideas with the particular EU-funding Programs, in order to identify which Operational Programs and coming tenders would enable the best options for getting the funding (compatibility of priorities).

2. Contingency Plan The need to establish concerted approach in the Contingency planning for oil pollution from vessels for the entire Adriatic was identified as critical. Due to limited time available at this meeting, there was no in-depth discussion to identify detailed priorities for research work. The Sub-Regional Contingency Plan for Prevention of, Preparedness For And Response To Major Marine Pollution Incidents in the Northern Adriatic was was recognized as solid framework that could be be extended to all the Adriatic Sea. Researches and other activities would need to be identified to enable this. B) Conclusions of the working group on Integrated Costal zone Management (ICZM) Second working group discussed the idea was presented to develop a strategic project related to data collection and management, as well as its use in practice. Italian participants presented the proposal, which is actually idea from the past, when the agreement was accepted between Italy and former Yugoslavia. Now it could be defined again in the new Adriatic framework. The title of the project idea was CAOS – Coordinated Adriatic Observing system, and it involved at that time Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, USA expert, and other stakeholders. A kind of program was prepared already, and it identified the following problems: fishery and over fishing, epoxy and anoxia of bottom water, harmful alga blooms and muscles. Its aim was to develop common Data Center for collecting and management data in the process of Automatic Data Recording (from satellite, boa-s, costal observation centers, radar, ...). Principle concept was to use as much as possible infrastructure that can give data in real time and send it to the center, as well as to integrate all the data collected in the past. For data collection the network of different organizations is needed, data should be collected in one point and be managed for wider use. Potential users of the collected data would be fishers, environmental agencies; tourist services providers, local authorities, ... During the discussion it was recognized that beside mentioned aspects, some new issues should be integrated in the strategic project. For example:

- To include biodiversity issues and climate effect to the ecosystem of the Adriatic eco-region,

- To include: modeling part and prediction – 1st part of the project data that must be collected to put in evidence (climate, biodiversity) – 2nd part

- To pay attention on calibration – necessary is organization of data collection – there is no common system in Adriatic,

- To foresee exchange of researchers, It was proposed to structure the project according to the Integrated Costal Zone Management components:

1. Sustainable urban planning of the space (costal strip area): Non building lines, Indicators for sustainable urban planning Capacity assessment (as part of EIA)

2. Biodiversity component Monitoring and data collecting, Establishing and management of costal protected areas / zones National priorities to be identified

3. Technical capacity building for monitoring and specific research (equipment, networking, staff) 4. Solid, waste impact to ecosystems (infrastructure and other activities), 5. Hot spots on the coast solving and use of new technologies (change of use for example for eco-tourism)

All the results of the previously mentioned activities will be directly useful also for tourism. The idea was presented by Tour operator to develop new product oriented is sustainable tourism development: Connecting Adriatic – program with boats (cruising + stay) starting for example in Istria (Koper), continues to Kotor or Italy... Potential partners in the project:

- From Italy: Institute OGS, Trieste, ... - From Slovenia: Biological Station Piran, ... - From Croatia: Rudjer Bošković Institute Rovinj, Marine Biological Institute

Split, - From Montenegro: Institute for Maritime Biology Kotor, Center for

Ekotoxicological Research, Hydrometeorological Institute of Montenegro, ... - Greek partner will be needed also

For monitoring and data collection EPA in each country will be essential. Necessary steps:

1. To nominate project developer, 2. To involve interested partners and to design the consortium, 3. To draft an umbrella project (strategic project) proposal and to find out how

IPA Adriatic and MED program can be used for sub-projects financing, It would be good to examine the possibility to engage technical assistance for project proposal preparation. Attachments:

1. List of participants, 2. Seminar invitation; 3. PwP presentations on: 1. Adriatic Sea Partnership, 2. European Cohesion

Policy, 3. Opportunities for Funding Maritime Projects, and 4. Success Factors;

4. Priorities of IPA Adriatic CBC program and MED program; The report prepared by: Milena Škrl Marega and Mateja Šepec Jeršič Revised by: Matej David and Mitja Bricelj

How to Get the EU Funding for Adriatic Sea Partnership Projects

Portorož (Slovenia), 30th October 2007

Name Institition E-mail

1 Adam Benović Institute for Marine and Coastal Research, University of Dubrovnik [email protected]

2 Anka Rajković Maritime Safety Department of Montenegro [email protected]

3 Ana Hace Morigenos, Marine Mammal research and Conservation Society [email protected]

4 Boris Marzi Luka Koper [email protected]

5 Elvis Belac Luka Koper [email protected]

6 Erika Magaletti ICRAM Central Institute for Marine Research, Roma [email protected]

7 Goran Jurisič Government of the Republic of Montenegro, Ministry of Transportation, Maritime Affairs and Telecommunications [email protected]

8 Milena Marega Regional Environmental Center, Country Office Slovenia [email protected]

9 Mateja Šepec Regional Environmental Center, Country Office Slovenia [email protected]

10 Jelena Knežević The Republic of Montenegro, Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Protection [email protected]

11 Jure Barovič Luka Koper [email protected]

12 Marina Cabrini Department of Biological Oceanography, Institute OGS Trieste [email protected]

13 Matej David Faculty of Maritime Studies and Transport, Portorož [email protected]

14 Mitja Grbec Private Consultant in Maritime and International Law [email protected]

15 Mitja Bricelj Government of the Republic of Slovenia, Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning [email protected]

16 Nevia Kružić Republic of Croatia, Ministry of Environmental Protection, Physical Planning and Construction [email protected]

17 Robert Kojc Government of the Republic of Slovenia, Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning [email protected]

18 Roberto Giangreco Italian Ministry of the Environment, Land and Sea [email protected]

19 Roberto Agostinis Marine Safety Department, Trieste Harbour Master Office [email protected]

20 Vesna Flander Putrle Marine Biology Station, National Institute of Biology, Piran [email protected]

21 Vladimir Malnar Republic of Croatia, Ministry of the Sea, Tourism, Transport and Development – Harbour Mater's Office, Rijeka [email protected]

22 Zoran Nikitović Hemosan, Bar [email protected]

23 Nina Ražen Morigenos, Marine Mammal research and Conservation Society [email protected]

24 Davorin Fantolini Government of the Republic of Slovenia, Ministry Transport [email protected]

25 Damiano Virgillo Department of Biological Oceanography, Institute OGS Trieste

26 Janez Sterle Life Class [email protected]

27 Robert Rogič Koalicija za Tržaški zaliv

28 Mauro Bastianini CNR ISMAR Institute for Marine Sciences, Venice [email protected]

29 Franc Kranjc Primorski utrip [email protected]

30 Sonja Ribolica Primorske novice

31 LudomiraVavrova IUCN-SEE Serbia [email protected]

32 Igor Pavlin International Center for Promotion of Enterprises Slovenia [email protected]

Mag. Mitja Bricelj

ADRIATIC SEA PARTNERSHIP

an umbrella initiative (partnership) as a focal point for sustainable development of the Adriatic;

appropriate institutional arrangements based on international consensus possibly including support

to the extension of the Trilateral Commission to the whole Adriatic;an interim secretariat to serve and facilitate processes related to the above;support to stakeholder involvement in the ASP;development of inventory of projects as a basis for drafting an Adriatic

Management Plan; anda clearinghouse for project financing.

Idea behind ASP

Beginning in Portorož

First meeting in Sarajevo

ASP at Environment for Europe in Beograd

Process overview

A Slovenian initiative in cooperation with the Regional Environmental Center (REC), the Adriatic Sea Partnership (ASP) was launched at the Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP) sub-regional conference on Sustainable Development Strategy for the Adriatic,which was held in Portorož, Slovenia, on June 5-6, 2006.

InfoRac and the Federal Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Bosnia and Herzegovina, joined the ASP at the meeting in Postojna on 22 September 2006

Beginning in Portorož

Defining partnerships : a partnership document or a memorandum of understanding

The ASP as an inter-sessional working body, reporting to the meetings of the Trilateral Commission, the AII and other existing bodies

Focus of the ASP on projects under the Mediterranean Strategy for Sustainable Development and the EU Marine Strategy.

The legal and content gap analyses

First meeting in Sarajevo

“Side Event at international Conference.

Scanning the Horizon: A Survey of Gaps and Opportunities for Cooperation on the Adriatic

ASP at Environment for Europe in Beograd

Priority actions and existing commitments

Goals of international cooperation on the Adriatic

The ASP Gap Analysis

Suitability of existing initiatives for targeted action on the Adriatic

Scenarios

Gap analysis

Subregional coordinator

Trilateral commission

Joint Adriatic future

Future of ASP

Mag. Mitja Bricelj

Mag. Mitja Bricelj

ADRIATIC SEA PARTNERSHIP

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Portorož, November 30, 2007

European Cohesion Policy and New Funding System 2007-2013

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Seminar objectives:

• To present the EU strategic directions of Cohesion Policy 2007-13 and relations with EU maritime policies;

• To present the broad variety of EU funds and programs, and to help identifying potential funding for “Adriatic projects”;

• To identify projects ideas, project leaders andpotential project partnerships.

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Seminar topics:

1. Overview of the EU policies and opportunities given by the EU Funds

2. Reference to the maritime projects in the Strategic Guidelines and in the priorities of EU funds

3. Presentation of most appropriate programs for ASP projects

4. Presentation of success factors for acquiring the EU funding

5. Working groups discussion on project ideas and partners for implementation of three priority projects (on ballast water, contingency plan and costal zone management)


European Cohesion policy and funding system 2007 – 2013

2007-2013:period of great financial opportunities –

for those who have information,ideas, knowledge, skills and

partnership

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EU strategic priorities:

1. Ensure the success of enlargement2. Increase competitiveness3. Create better jobs4. Attain the idea of an area of freedom, justice and

security5. Strengthen the EU’s role on the global stage.


EU Financial framework for 2007-2013

864 billions EUR in 2007-2013 in four budgetary headings:

1. Sustainable growth:1.a Competitiveness for Growth and Employment 1.b Cohesion for Growth and Employment

2. Preservation and Management of Natural Resources,Agriculture, Rural Development, Fisheries, Environment

3. Citizenship, Freedom, Security and Justice4. EU as Global Partner

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864 billion EUR in years 2007-2013

Citizenship, freedom, security and justice

10.770 mio EUR

Sustainable Growth• Competitiveness for Growth and Employment• Cohesion for Growth and Employment (Regional Policy)

382.139 mio EUR

Preservation and management of Natural Resources Agriculture,

Rural development,Fisheries

Environment371.344 mio EUR

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EU as Global Partner

49.463 mio EUR

EU BUDGET


New EU financing system

External Assistance: Instruments for Pre-Accession Assistance, Neighbourhood and Partnership, Democracy and Human Rights etc.

4. EU as Global Partner

Community Programmes3. Citizenship, freedom, security and justice

European Agricultural Guarantee Fund, European Agricultural Rural Development Fund, European Fisheries Fund LIFE+ Program

2. Reservation and management of Natural

resources Agriculture, Rural development; Fisheries,

Environment

Community Programmes

Regional Assistance: two Structural Funds, Cohesion Fund and other instruments

1. Sustainable Growth1.1 Competitiveness for Growth and Employment

1.2 Cohesion for Growth and Employment

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EU Financial Perspectives 2007EU Financial Perspectives 2007--20132013Presidency conclusions of 19 December 2005: Financial TablePresidency conclusions of 19 December 2005: Financial Table

34,0%293.1of which market-related expenditure

1.045%862.4

0.8

50.3

50.0

10.3

371.2

307.6

72.1

In billion of EUR, at 2004 prices

0,1%

5,8%

5,8%

1,2%

43,1%

35,7%

8,4%

In %

Total commitments

5. Total administrative expenditure

4. The EU as a global partner (excl. EDF)

COMMITMENT APPROPRIATIONS BY HEADING

1a. Competitiveness for growth and employment

3. Citizenship, freedom, security and justice(excl. EUSF)

2. Preservation and management of natural resources

1b. Cohesion for growth and employment

In % of EU-27 GNI

6. Compensations BG/RO


New generation of EU Programs 2007 - 13

“3 funding packs”:

1. Community Programs

2. External Aid: Programs for pre-accession assistance, neighbourhood and partnership, and development cooperation

3. Regional Assistance: Programs for delivery of Structural Funds and Cohesion Fund to regions

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1. Community Programs

EU provides financial assistance through various community programmes in a broad range of fieldssuch as research, competitiveness and innovation,media, education, health, youth, culture, and several others.

Different organisations, bodies and companies from all Member States can participate, as well asparticipants from Non-Member States according totheir agreements with the EU.


1. Community Programs direct support

FP7 – Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development

CIP – Competitiveness and Innovation Programme: EIP, ICT (eContentPlus, IDABC, Safe Internet Plus), IEE

LLL – Lifelong Learning Action Plan: Comenius, Grundtvig, Leonardo da Vinci, Erasmus, Erasmus Mundus, Transversial programmes

LIFE+ Marco Polo, TEN, Culture2007, Youth in ActionCitizen for Europe, Health Framework programmeDaphne II, Media 2007,and many others………

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2. External assistance instruments

IPA - Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance

ENPI - European Neighbourhood and PartnershipInstrument

ICI - Instrument for Cooperation with Industrialised Countries

DCI - Development Cooperation and Economic Cooperation Instrument

Instrument for Stability, and others.


3. Regional Assistance - indirect support

Delivery of Structural and Cohesion Funds at regional and national level

The regional assistance accounts for a larger portion of the expenditures and finances regional developmentwithin the Member States in order to obtain economic and social prosperity and to reduce the gaps in development between regions.

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Community Strategic Guidelines for Cohesion

Strategic Guidelines: How to implement the EU priorities (Lisbon, Gothenburg) through the regional programmes?

1. Guideline: Making Europe and its regions a more attractive place to invest and work

2. Guideline: Improving knowledge and innovation for growth

3. Guideline: More and better jobs

4. Cross-cutting territorial dimension of the Strategic Guidelines

http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy


1. Guideline: Making Europe and its regions a more attractive place to invest and work:

1.1. Expand and improve transport infrastructures

1.2. Improve the environmental contribution to growth and jobs

1.3. Address the intensive use of traditional energy sources

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2. Guideline: Improving knowledge and innovation for growth

2.1. Increase and improve investment in RTD

2.2. Facilitate innovation and promote entrepreneurship

2.3. Promote the information society for all

2.4. Improve access to finance


3.Guideline: More and better jobs

3.1. Attract and retain more people in employment and modernise social protection system

3.2. Improve adaptability of workers and enterprises and the flexibility of the labour market

3.3. Increase investment in human capital through better education and skills

3.4. Administrative support

3.5. Support in preserving of the health of labour force

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Cross-cutting:Territorial Cohesion and co-operation

The contribution of cities to growth and jobsSupporting the economic diversification of rural areasCooperation: cross-border / trans-national / interregional

Relevant actions: managing costal zones, reaping the benefits of the sea, achieving sustainable urban development, re-using brown fields and waste disposal sites,….


References to the Maritime Areas in the Strategic Guidelines for Cohesion

Expand and improve transport infrastructureMore attention should be paid to developing the 'motorways of the sea' and to short-sea shipping as a viable alternative to long-distance road and rail transport (without distinction between Convergence and Competitiveness objectives)

Transnational cooperationThe actions envisaged include the prevention of natural hazards, water management at river basin level, integrated maritime cooperation and R&D/innovation networks

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Regional Assistance: Three new Objectives 2007 – 2013

• Objective 1: Convergence(support employment and job creation in the Member States and least developed regions)

• Objective 2: Regional competitiveness and employment(anticipate and encourage the changes in the global world)

• Objective 3: European territorial cooperation(ensure a harmonius and balanced development throughout the entire Union)


2007-2013 Programming

Period

2007-2013 Programming

Period

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Regional Assistance Programs


Regional Assistance Programs

Read carefully the Operational Programs, and consider priorities, measures, eligible activities,…when selecting funding program for your project.

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EU Funds (1)

Structural Funds:

1. ERDF - European Reconstruction and Development Fund

R&D in technology, innovation, entrepreneurship,environment and risk prevention, tourism, transport, telecommunication, energy, education,, health, direct assistance for investment in SME, cross-border, regional and transnational cooperation…

2. ESF - European Social FundIncreasing adaptability of workers and enterprises, access to

employment and participation in the labour market, reinforcing social inclusion, ….


EU Funds (2)

3. CF – Cohesion Fund:Completion of the connections needed to facilitate transport;

optimization of the efficiency of existing infrastructure; achievement of interoperability of network components; integration of the environmental dimension in the network

The eligible countries for Cohesion Fund are the least prosperous Member States of the Union whose gross national product per capita is below 90% of the EU-average.

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EU Funds (3)

4. EAFRD – European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development

5. EAGF – European Agricultural Guarantee Fund

6. EFF – European Fisheries FundBudget: EUR 4 963 millions for period 2007-2013Aims:

• to strengthening the competitiveness and the viability of the operators in the sector,

• to promote environmentally friendly fishing and production methods and

• to foster sustainable development of fisheries areas.


European Fisheries Fund

EFF five priorities:1. Adapting fishing capacity and effort to available fish

resources 2. Supporting the various industry branches3. Aid for organizations, which represent the collective

interest of the sector4. Sustainable development of fisheries-dependent

areas5. Technical assistance to Member States to facilitate

the delivery of aid

• Each Member States establish a National Strategic Plan, which present an overall strategic vision and the medium term development policy of the fisheries and aquaculture sector.

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Objectives, Structural Funds and instruments2007-2013

ERDF ESFESF Cohesion Fund

Convergence

Regional Competitiveness and Employment

European territorial Cooperation

ERDF

ERDF

ESFESF

infrastructure, innovation,investments

etc.

vocationaltraining,

employmentaids etc.

MemberStates with aGNI/head below 90%

environmental and transport infra-

structure, renewable energy

all Member States and regions

Objectives Structural Funds and instruments


Programmes and Instruments Eligibility Priorities Allocations

Budget: EUR 307.6 bn

(0.37% of EU-GNI)

Convergence objective 81.7%(EUR 251.33 bn)

Regional and nationalprogrammes ERDFESF

Cohesion Fundincluding phasing-out

Regions with a GDP/head<75% of average EU25

Statistical effect:Regions with a GDP/head

<75% of EU15 and >75% in EU25

Member StatesGNI/head <90% EU25 average

•innovation;•environment/risk prevention;

•accessibility; •infrastructure; •human resources; •administrative capacity•transport (TENs); •sustainable transport; •environment; •renewable energy

57.6%EUR 177.29 bn

4.1%EUR 12.52 bn

20.0%EUR 61.42 bn

Regional competitiveness and employment objective 15.8%(EUR 48.79 bn.)

Regional programmes (ERDF) and national programmes(ESF)

Member States suggest a list of

regions (NUTS I or II)

"Phasing-in"Regions covered by objec-

tive 1 beween 2000-06 and not covered by theconvergence objective

•Innovation•environment/risk prevention

•accessibility•European Employment Strategy

15.5%EUR 38.4 bn

3.4%EUR 10.38 bn

European territorial co-operation objective 2.44%(EUR 7.5 bn.)

Cross-border and transnational

programmes andnetworking (ERDF)

Border regions and greater regions of

transnational co-operation

•innovation;•environment/risk prevention;

•accessibility•culture, education

of which:77.6% cross-border18.5% transnational

3.9% interregional + ENPI

Cohesion Policy 2007-2013

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References to the Maritime Areas in the new ERDF Regulation

1st Objective - Convergence:• No specific reference, but no restriction since the 11 fields

of intervention for the ERDF apply to the coastal areas

2nd Objective: Regional competitiveness / employment:Strengthening secondary transport networks by improving

links to TEN-T networks, to regional railway hubs, airports and ports, or to multimodal platforms… and by promoting regional and local inland waterways, and short-sea shipping


References to the Maritime Areas in the new ERDF Regulation

3rd Objective - Territorial Cooperation :

• Cross-border cooperationNo specific reference, but no restriction since the fields of intervention apply to the coastal areas (joint protection of natural resources, access to transport to reduce isolation, joint use of social infrastructures etc.)

• Trans-national cooperation Actions may include: protection and management of river basins, coastal zones, marine resources etc., the promotion of maritime security and protection against natural and technological risks

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Other opportunities through the thematic priorities of Structural Funds

→ How to retain and attract people in remote coastal areas?→ How to diversify their activities?

Accessibility and coverage with services of general economic interest:

• short sea shipping, multimodal platforms (sea, rail, road)• ICT: web access, e-services, e-health• water supply, energy, postal services, health, waste treatment

Support to SMEs, RTD & innovation in coastal areas:• Creation of SMEs / clusters between SMEs and local

universities• maritime industry, fishery and aquaculture, sustainable tourism,• renewable energy and environment


Complementarity between the ERDF and the European Fisheries Fund (EFF)

Risk of overlapping:• Infrastructure related to accessibility / transport (fishing ports),• Processing and marketing infrastructure in fishery and

aquaculture,• Economic diversification, support to SMEs, tourism

Procedures to ensure complementarity and demarcation: • ERDF Regulation: demarcation ERDF/ EFF at the level of the

OP,• Guidelines: the Member States should ensure complementarity

and coherence between actions to be financed by the ERDF, Cohesion Fund, ESF, EFF and EAFRD. (in principle: ERDF → large scale projects // EFF → small scale projects)

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New instruments

• JEREMIE,• JESSICA,• JASPER


New instruments: JEREMIEJoint European Resources for Micro to Medium Enterprises

JEREMIE aims to:

• increase funding opportunities for business development,• improve national and regional cooperation to allow for

better management of public resources and exchange of good practices,

• improve the use of public resources under EUprogrammes,

• the initiative also allows for national and regionalauthorities to utilize funds from the ERDF.

http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/funds/2007/jjj/jeremie_en.htm

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New instruments: JESSICA Joint European Support for Sustainable Investment in City Areas

• JESSICA is a joint initiative for financing sustainable urbandevelopment, operated by the European Commission incooperation with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB).

• Aims to coordinate their approach with the objective of providing financing for urban renewal and development actions as well as for social housing, using a combination of grants and loans.

http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/funds/2007/jjj/jessica_en.htm


New instruments: JASPERJoint Assistance to Support Projects in European Regions

• JASPER is a technical assistance partnership to preparemajor projects between the Regio Directorate General, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Bankfor Rural Development.

• JASPER provides a pool of expertise, free of charge, toassist structural fund managing authorities with the preparation of major projects. The assistance covers the technical, economic and financial aspects and is available from the early stages of project preparation.

http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/funds/2007/jjj/jaspers_en.htm

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Opportunities

Relevant funding programs are available at regional, national, EU and international level.


“Every good project idea brings the funding if you select the relevant funding

program and consider the rules.”

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Sources of information

EU Funding in Brief: (February 2007)http://www.2007-2013.euwww.eucenter.org

European Commission: http://ec.europa.eu/financial_perspective/index_en.htmhttp://ec.europa.eu/grants/index_en.htmhttp://europa.eu/index_sl.htm

Cordis: http://www.cordis.lu/fp7

National contact points and secretatiates


Thank you for your attention !

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Relevant funding programs

• European Territorial Cooperation Programms:• IPA ADRIATIC CBC programme• Mediterranean Programme• South East Europe programme• Interreg IV C

• Structural funds at national level• External assistance

• IPA - Instruments for pre-accession assistance• ENPI - European Neighbourhood and Partnership

Instrument• Community Programs

• 7th Framework Programme• LIFE+

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“3 funding package”

New generation of EU Programs 2007 - 2013


EU Territorial Cooperation programs

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EU Territorial Cooperation programs - general

• Supporting transnational projects in geographicallydefined areas of EU and neighbouring countries,

• Transnational focus – themes need to exceed localproblems,

• Increasing the efficiency of regional policy through interregional promotion and cooperation, the networking and exchange of experiences betweenregional and local authorities.


EU Territorial Cooperation programs - objectives

•To strengthen cross-border co-operation through joint local and regional initiatives (6.44 billion €)

• To foster transnational co-operation aiming at integrated territorial development (1.83 billion €)

• To support interregional co-operation and exchange of experience (445 million €)

3 levels of cooperation

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Cross–Border Cooperation

Cross-border Cooperation Areas



The CBC programs in 2007-2013 will help to solve local problems in the fields of: entrepreneurship, cross-border trade, tourism, culture, protection and joint management of the environment, access to transport, cross-border water, waste and energy management systems joint use of health, culture, tourism and education infrastructure.

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EGTC - European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation

• a new European legal instrument enabling regional and local authorities from different member states to set up cooperation groupings with a legal personality;

• role to organise and manage cross-border, transnational or interregional cooperation measures, with or without a financial contribution from the EU.


Cross-Border Cooperation Programs

Bilateral programmes:Italy – SloveniaCroatia-SloveniaCroatia – Bosnia and HerzegovinaCroatia-Montenegro, Croatia-Serbia……….

Multilateral programme:IPA Adriatic Cross-Border Cooperation programme

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IPA ADRIATIC cross-border cooperation programme

IPA ADRIATIC CBC PROGRAMME



Objective: strengthening of sustainable developmentcapabilities of the Adriatic region through a concerted strategy of action between the partners ofthe eligible territories.

Application of EU principlesPromotion of sustainable developmentPromotion of equal opportunities and non-

discriminationThe competition rules

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• Funds available 2007 - 2010:

Co-financing rate 85%


Participating / Eligible ountries

• Three EU Member States: Italy, Slovenia andGreece

• One candidate country: Croatia, and

• Three potential candidates countries: Bosnia -Herzegovina, Montenegro and Albania

Additionally, a phasing out participation for Serbia is envisaged for joint projects in the field of institutional co–operation.

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Prioritiy 1 of the Programme

ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION

• Measure 1.1 – Research and Innovation……networks between University, Research Centres and other

qualified organizations…… advanced research activities……researcher mobility ……exchange between enterprises and universities…… international technological platforms……scientific and technological networks in the Adriatic area……joint research activity between enterprises and universities……clusters of excellence……

• Measure 1.2 – Financial Support for Innovative SMEs• Measure 1.3 – Social, Health and Labour Networks• Measure 1.4 – Institutional Cooperation


Prioritiy 2 of the Programme (1)

NATURAL / CULTURAL RESOURCES AND RISK PREVENTION

• Measure 2.1 – Protection and Enhancement of theMarine and Coastal Environment

……joint management …… studies of the coastal environmental system……common instruments for integrated coastal zone management…… monitoring (GIS)…… joint protection from alien and invasive species…… control of sea water quality, scientific researches for responsible use of marine food resources……

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Prioritiy 2 of the Programme (2)

• Measure 2.2 – Natural and Cultural Resource Management and Prevention of Natural and Technological Risks

……long- term environmental strategies (including the SEA use plans) …… networks between Agencies, Organizations and Universities in the field of environmental protection and risk management ……ballast water management……

• Measure 2.3 – Energy Saving and Renewable Energy Resources

• Measure 2.4 – Sustainable Tourism


PRIORITY 3: ACCESSIBILITY AND NETWORKS• Measure 3.1 – Physical Infrastructure• Measure 3.2 – Sustainable Mobility Systems• Measure 3.3 – Communication Networks

PRIORITY 4: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Priorities 3 and 4 of the Programme

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Transnational cooperation

TransnationalCooperation Areas


Transnational cooperation

Projects to have clear transnatonal focus (relevant in wider territoral scope)

• Innovation and the knowledge economy and environment and risk prevention,

• Exchanges of experience on sustainable urban development,

• Actions involving studies, data collection, and the observation and analysis of development trends.

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Mediterranean programme

MEDITERRANEAN PROGRAMME



Objectives:

• Improvement of competitiveness of the Med spacein order to promote growth and employment for thenext generations,

• Promotion of territorial cohesion and environmentalprotection in a logic of sustainable development.

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Available funds: 260 mio €, cofinancing up to 85%

Cooperation area*: • whole countries: Cyprus, Greece, Malta, Slovenia• regions of France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, UK

Croatia, Montenegro – from IPA funds

www.interreg-medocc.org


MED Priorities

Strenghteninginnovationcapacities

•Objective 1.1Dissemination ofinnovative technologiesand know-how•Objective 1.2Strenghtening strategiccooperation betweeneconomic developmentactors and publicauthorities

Protection of the environment andpromotion of a sustaianble

territorial development•Objective 2.1Protection and enhancement of naturalresources and heritage•Objective 2.2Promotion of renewable energy andimprovment of energy efficiency•Objective 2.3Maritime risk prevention and strenghteningof maritime safety•Objective 2.4Prevention and fight against natural risk

Axis 1 Axis 2

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MED Priorities

Promotion of polycentricand intergrated

development of the Med space

•Objective 4.1Coordination of developmentpolicies and improvement ofterritorial governance•Objective 4.2Strenghtening of identity andenhancement of cultural resourcesfor a better integration of the Med space

Improvement of mobilityand of territorial

accessibilitity•Objective 3.1Improvement of maritimeaccessibility and of transitcapacities through multimodalityand intermodality•Objective 2.2Support of the use of informationtechnologies for a betteraccessibility and territorialcooperation

Axis 4Axis 3


MED Priorities

Priority Axis 2: Protection of the environment and promotion of a sustaianble territorial development

• Objective 2.1 - Protection and enhancement of natural resources and heritage

……assessment, measurement, certification, monitoring and management systems of natural resources and pollution….. developing common standards ……. harmonising data ….… information and intervention strategies at the transnational scale….. protecting fragile areas (reserves, coasts, small islands, landscapes)…… transnational strategies of development for fragile areas……implementation of integrated management strategies for coastal areas…… safeguarding and stocking of water resources……

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MED Priorities

• Objective 2.3 -Maritime risk prevention and strenghtening of maritime safety……transnational initiatives for common observation,

analyses and communication systems…… improving a shared knowledge of traffics and risks in the whole Mediterranean area…… promoting use of observation means with new technologies (Galileo systemcontrol)…… management and risk monitoring in maritime transport ……

• Objective 2.4 - Prevention and fight against natural risk…… common tools of observation, monitoring,

communication, diffusion of information and intervention at transnational level…… common standards……toharmonise norms (equipments; prevention, information and intervention systems……


South East Europe

South East Europe Area

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South East Europe

Objective: to develop transnational partnerships on matters of strategic importance in order to improve the territorial, economic and social integration process and to contribute to cohesion, stability and competitiveness.

Priorities1. Facilitation of innovation and entrepreneurship,

2. Protection and Improvement of the environment,

3. Improvement of the accessibility,

4. Development of transnational synergies for sustainable growth areas.


South East Europe

Available funds: around 245 milion €• Cooperation area*: 17 countries• Co-financing rate: up to 85% for all participating EU

Member states• MA and JTS: Budapest• Call for tender expected: early 2008

www.cadses.net

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Interregional Cooperation

INTERREG IVC

• Europe-wide programme with a single management structure,

• Clear focus on regional development policies in the areas of innovation, knowledge economy, environment and risk prevention,

• Different types of interregional cooperation projects and networks to be funded:

Regional InitiativesFast Track Networkes


Interreg IV C

Priority 1: Innovation and the Knowledge Economy• Research, technology and development • Information society • Entrepreneurship, SMEs and economic sectoraldevelopment • Employment, human resources and education

Priority 2: Environment and Risk Management• Energy and sustainable public transport • Biodiversity and preservation of natural heritage• Natural and technological risks• Water & waste management• Cultural heritage

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Instrument for Pre-Accession (IPA)

Budget for IPA in total € 11 565.0 mill


Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance

Assistance is provided within the framework of the EuropeanPartnerships of the potential candidate countries and the Accession Partnerships of the candidate countries.

IPA is a financial instrument for the pre-accession processfor the period 2007-2013

Category II

- Albania

- Bosnia and Herzegovina

- Montenegro

- Serbia, including Kosovo

Category I – Candidate Countries

- Croatia- Turkey- The former Yugoslav Republic ofMacedonia

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Five components of IPA:•"support for transition and institution-building" •"cross-border cooperation"

The other three components are aimed at candidate countries only:

•"regional development" designed to prepare the countries for the implementation of the Community's cohesion policy, and inparticular for the European Regional Development Fund and the Cohesion Fund; •"human resources development" concerns preparation for cohesion policy and the European Social Fund; •"rural development" is concerned with preparation for the common agricultural policy and related policies and for the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development



IPA is based on strategic multi-annual planning under indicative planning documents, established for each beneficiary country and covering main intervention areas.

Forms of assistance:Investment, procurement contracts or subsidies; Administrative cooperation, involving experts sent from the Member States;Action by the Community acting in the interest of the beneficiary country;Budget support (granted exceptionally and subject tosupervision)


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The IPA replace, from 1 January 2007

the programmes for candidate countries, Phare,SAPARD and ISPA, Phare Cross-Border Cooperation(CBC) and Coordination, pre-accession financial assistance, CARDS, …



For further information please visit:

http://europa.eu/scadplus/leg/en/lvb/e50020.htm


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ENPI

European Neighbourhood and PartnershipInstruments

Participants: EU’s neighbours to the east and along the southern and eastern shores of the Mediterranean i.e. Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Balarus, Egypt, Georgia, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Moldavia, Marocco, Palestinian Authority, Syria, Tunisia,Ukraine

The European Neighbourhood Policy complements the multilateral Barcelona Process,which continues to be a keyelement of EU relations with the Mediterranean countries.


ENPI

Aim: to provide a single, integrated approach to cooperation along the externnal borders of the Unionto realise the vision of building an incresingly closerrealtionship with our neighbours, and zone ofstability, security and well-being for all.

Cooperation activies at borders between MS andneighbouring countries covered by the ENPI, including maritime borders.

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Fields of cooperation: •political and security issues;•ecomonic and trade matters;•common environmenatl concerns;•integration of transport and enrgy networks;•scientific and cultural cooperation.

Total funding available for ENPI-CBC programmes:- for the period 2007-10 € 583 mill (€ 274 mill from ENPI and € 308 mill from ERDF)- for the period 2011-13 € 535 mill (€ 252 mill from ENPI and € 282 mill from ERDF)

ENPI


Research

7th EU Framework Programme (FP7)

€ 53 billion

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FP7 : Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development

7th Framework Programme

Overall aims:• Strengthening scientific and technological principles • Fostering international competitiveness of the EU• Providing scientific support to the main EU policies

of the EU

Annual working programmes and calls



specific programmes

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indicative breakdown



Budget developments of the FP´s


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Cooperation

bringing together researchers from across Europe to tackle the following areas:

• Health;

• Food, Agriculture and Biotechnology;

• Information and Communication Technologies;

• Nano-sciences, Nano-technologies, Materials and new Production Technologies;

• Energy;

• Environment (including Climate Change);• Transport (including Aeronautics);

• Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities;

• Space

• Security




Cooperation

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• Information technolgy• Personalised healthcare • Mobility

• Cooperative systems Water • Intelligent vehicles & services

• Environmental management • Energy efficiency


Cooperation


Environment & health effectsNatural hazardsResource management

• Water• Urban development

Environmental technologies• Water• Soil• Waste

Cooperation environment


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European Research Portal: www.ec.europa.eu/research

General information on the Seventh EU Research Framework Programmes:www.ec.europa.eu/research/fp7

Specific information on research programmes, projects and FP7 Call documents: www.cordis.europa.eu/fp7

General information requests:www.ec.europa.eu/research/enquiries

Sources for further information



Implementation

LIFE+€ 1.9 bill

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LIFE+: the financial instrument for the environment

Brings simplification by regrouping a broad range ofexisting environmental programmes and instruments in asingle framework

Divided into three strands:

LIFE+ Nature and Biodiversity

LIFE+ Environment Policy and Governance;

LIFE+ Information and Communication on environmental issues

LIFE+


Thank you for your attention!

Mateja Šepec JeršičREC [email protected]

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www.rec-lj.si

Success factors

“Every good project idea brings the money if you select the relevant funding program and consider the rules.”


Success factors

1. Innovative project idea that meets the needs and implement the strategy

2. Co-operation and synergies

1. Compliance of project objectives with EU and national policies

2. Selection of appropriate funding programs

3. High quality application

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Innovative project idea

• The base for a project idea: needs, problems, opportunities in the community;

• The project implements the strategy;• Situation analyses (critical issues, needs, actors,

recent achievements,…);• Innovative approach;• Consideration of EU good practices.

The project is relevant for beneficiaries.


Cooperation and synergies

• Who is affected by the problem / need?• Who faces the same problems / needs at

international fora? How do they tackle these problems?

• Could we bring to solving the problems / reaching the project goals individually?

• Who could contribute to better results and effects?• Could our problems be solved better in cooperation

with other organisations / communities / cities, SMEs? Could synergies improve the project results?

Creation of project partnership at local, regional, national, international level

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Compliance with EU and national policies• Are the project objectives in compliance with the

strategic priorities at:- local level,- national level,- EU level?

• How can we prove this?• EU added value?

EU and national relevance of the project


Selection of appropriate funding program

• What is the type of a project (research, development, infrastructure,…)

• Could our project benefit from the cooperation and experience exchange with organisations from other countries? Would international project partnershipincrease project results?

• In which funding programs the priorities, measures and eligible actions are compatible with our project’s objectives and activities?

• Are the funding program financial requirementsconvenient (co-financing rate, bridging funds, eligibility of expenditures,…)

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Combining funding sources

• Pragmatic combination of funding programs

• Division of strategic project into several sub-projects


High quality project application - 1

Careful consideration of the funding program / OP priorities and tender requirements;

Efficient and convincing consortium;

Clear aims and strategic vision;

Project aim in line with EU policies;

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High quality project application - 2

• Realistic approach regarding aims, working plan, budget and management;

• Support by politicians, business community, NGOs, media;

• Involvement of as many stakeholders as possible;

• Administrative compliance and formal completeness of the application.


Joint action

To get things moving in the right direction ...

... it needs some synchronized action.

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What is a strategic project?

A strategic project is defined as having a genuine transnational character, whilst contributing to thestructuring of the European Territory. It should also assure a significant territorial impact and meet sustainable development needs.

Strategic project are encouraged by the EC.

Earmarked funding in INTERREG IV !


Characteristics of strategic projects -1

Strategic projects:

• tackle the strategic EU theme - are based on national / transnational strategic directions and documents,

• contribute to solving problems of territories involved,• have a real cross-border or transnational character

and significant impact on transnational surroundings,

• are innovative,

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Characteristics of strategic projects - 2

• have political support,• have critical mass,• are based on networking,• have long-term social impact,• use cross-sectoral approach,…

Strategic projects or strategic programmes?


Joint action needed

“In a 'strategic project', cooperation should be genuine inthe sense that all the partners have:

a common motivation,

a true engagement,and

an equal level of interest.”

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Opportunities

Earmarked funding in European Territorial Cooperation Programs!

Good practice: Maritime Safety Umbrella Organisation


Opportunities

Relevant funding programs are available at regional, national, EU and international level.

How to get the funding?• think about the needs, problems and the

opportunities in your community;• develop a project idea in a partnership;• select the appropriate funding program and follow

the announcements of calls;• prepare the application with consideration of tender

requirements.

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Thank you for your attention !

Thank you for your attention.

[email protected]

IPA ADRIATIC CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION PROGRAMME

PRIORITY 1 – ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION Measure 1.1 – Research and Innovation Examples of possible actions: establishment of cooperation networks between University, Research Centres and other qualified organizations, advanced research activities, fostering researcher mobility and exchange between enterprises and universities, creating international technological platforms, creating scientific and technological networks in the Adriatic area, joint research activity between enterprises and universities and developing partnership for innovation, creation of clusters of excellence. Expected Beneficiaries: Research institutions, Universities, SMEs, Public Organizations. Measure 1.2 – Financial Support for innovative SMEs Examples of possible initiatives: creation and growth of knowledge-based enterprises (start up, spin off, business incubator networks and subsidiary factories and the use of seed capital), investment in research and innovation, creation and strengthening of cluster systems (cooperation between the entrepreneurial, institutional, academic and research in public and private sectors), internationalization of Joint SMEs, assistance to SMEs for the promotion of environmentally-friendly products and production processes, investment in firms directly linked to research and innovation. Expected beneficiaries: SMEs and Joint SMEs , Public Bodies, Development Agencies Measure 1.3 – Social, Health and Labour Networks Examples of possible initiatives: enhancing the use of ICT for improving labour mobility, providing health and social services, transfer of competence in the social-health and labour

sector, optimising the exploitation of existing health and social infrastructures in order to improve quality and accessibility to social and health services; facilitation of geographical and occupational mobility of workers, integration of cross-border labour markets, harmonise the delivery of healthservices and the reduction of territorial inequalities, creation of international networks (e.g.: epidemiological monitoring, exchange of information in order to rapidly address health emergencies), creation of integrated networks of services for voluntary social work and of health services (hospital facilities, tele-medicine, tele-assistance and common service centres), harmonisation of academic qualifications and certificates. Expected Beneficiaries: Voluntary organizations in the social and health sectors, Local and Public Authorities, Measure 1.4 – Institutional Cooperation Examples of possible initiatives: wide adoption of governance tools which facilitate the integration/cooperation between Public Authorities, promotion of permanent networks between Public Authorities for the dissemination of innovative services; e-government, to greater simplify procedures and reduce time needed for supply of services to citizens; actions aimed at increasing European identity in a multicultural and multi-ethnic youth context through territorial and social cooperation projects. Expected beneficiaries: Public Bodies, Business Support Organizations and Agencies, NGOs PRIORITY 2 – NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES AND RISK PREVENTION Measure 2.1 – Protection and Enhancement of the Marine and Coastal Environment Examples of possible initiatives are: reinforcing Local Authority competence in the joint management of the marine and coastal environment also through the promotion of a common planning policy, specific studies of the coastal environmental system, developing common instruments for integrated coastal zone management, marine -coastal environment monitoring also through a joint Geographical Information System (GIS), joint projects for the protection of inland water from widespread pollution, from alien and invasive species and the control of sea water quality; strengthening of ecological systems and protection of biodiversity to improve environmental quality and the promotion of economic and social sustainable development, prevention of coastal erosion, scientific researches to improve sustainable and responsible use of marine food resources to guarantee food supply quality, protection of the NATURA 2000 sites. Expected beneficiaries: Public Bodies, Research centres Measure 2.2 – Natural and Cultural Resource Management and Prevention of Natural and Technological Risks Examples of possible initiatives: strengthening the competence of Public Authorities in defining long- term environmental strategies (including the SEA use plans), innovation and dissemination of technology and best practice for the preservation and management of the cultural and natural heritage; create networks between Agencies, Organization and Universities in the field of environmental protection and risk management, exchange of experience in management of NATURA 2000 sites in respect to the Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and wild fauna and flora and Council

Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds, ballast water management, joint projects to check and free eligible area from pollution. Expected beneficiaries: Public Authorities, NGOs, SMEs Measure 2.3 – Energy Saving and Renewable Energy Resources Examples of possible initiatives: promotion of centres of excellence for the development of renewable energy sources (sustainable use of sea water, solar energy, biomass & biogas, abattoir refuse), dissemination of best practice on energy conservation and renewable energy sources, awareness campaigns on energy conservation and renewable energy Sources, preparation of regional and local programmes for sustainable energy production and consumption, pilot projects and demonstrative actions on the use of renewable sources (small scale renewable power plants). Expected beneficiaries: SMEs, Public Authorities Measure 2.4 – Sustainable Tourism Examples of possible initiatives: enhancement of natural and cultural centres of excellence, strengthening of networks between museums, theatres, etc, creation of networks for developing the tourism and sports infrastructure, strengthening territorial and landscape awareness through the promotion of cultural identity, improving management of tourist services through cross-border cooperation (exchange of experience and know how, etc), promotion and creation of Area trademarks (eco-labels, blue-flags), enhancement of new cultural products for development of sustainable cultural tourism, tourist marketing action aimed at lengthening the tourist season, promotion of integrated tourist routes and packages, carrying capacity assessment for tourism development, improvement and integration of tourist information services, development and promotion of trade in traditional craftwork through the creation of local consortia and joint territorial marketing actions, joint strategies for diversification and differentiation of the Adriatic area as a tourist destination, studies and common strategies to enhance inland areas as tourist destinations.

Expected beneficiaries: Tourism Board and Organizations, Public and Private Bodies Developing or Operating Tourism and / or Cultural Facilities

PRIORITY 3 –ACCESSIBILITY AND NETWORKS Measure 3.1 – Physical Infrastructure Examples of possible initiatives: Modernization and strengthening of port and airport facilities, Improving the security of goods and carriers. Expected beneficiaries: Public and public equivalent authorities (ports authorities) Measure 3.2 –Sustainable Mobility Examples of possible initiatives: Support for the cross-border management of public transport services, promotion of links between ports and inland areas to enhance interfunctioning networks, strengthening and promotion of transport services for both goods and people.

Expected beneficiaries: Public Authorities, Public and private companies Measure 3.3 –Communication Networks Examples of possible initiatives: innovative projects on the use of new ICT, particularly in the promotion of awareness and enhancement of the territory in culture and multimedia, promoting ICT for access to public services (e-government, e-learning, eprocurement etc.), using ICT as an instrument to reduce cross-border transportation needs (videoconferencing, websites, etc), using ICT to develop efficient traffic management systems and traffic information systems regarding cross-border transport flows. Expected beneficiaries: Public Authorities, NGOs

MED OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME 2007-2013

PRIORITY AXIS 1: STRENGTHENING INNOVATION CAPACITIES

OBJECTIVE 1.1.: Dissemination of innovative technologies and know-how

Possible actions:

• Building transnational networks between organisations that support businesses, economic operators, chambers of commerce, clusters… to facilitate technology transfer as well as the dissemination of innovative practices and know-how (marketing, economic intelligence, use of ICT, management, evolution of skills, diversification of activities)

• Developing transnational networks developing research and resource centres, innovation and entrepreneurship centres and intermediate structures that facilitate innovation processes (legal assistance, access to funding, human resource management, technology watch, promotion of economic intelligence, use of ICT, partnership building, capitalization and dissemination of information related to innovation.

• Developing transnational cooperation networks between businesses, research and training institutions to support the creation, capitalization and dissemination of new patents, new production processes, new products and new services; to disseminate and improve financial engineering tools to implement these innovations.

• Promoting transnational cooperation and exchange to improve the capacity for innovation in the fields of energy and the environment (developing technology underpinning renewable energy; new processes to reduce industrial and agricultural pollution…) in line with European priorities (PCRD, PCIC).

OBJECTIVE 1.2.: Strengthening strategic cooperation between economic development actors and public authorities

Possible actions:

• Creating transnational structures that aim at improving regional policy and innovation capacity (comparing experience and disseminating know-how; experimenting shared organisation modes; carrying out sectoral strategies and benchmarking; disseminating and applying common standards…)

• Setting up innovative actions that strengthen the international dimension of Med SMEs (trade and partnership opportunities; exchanges dealing with the development of commercial routes; support for innovative clusters; promoting transnational marketing activities…)

• Support transnational initiatives that aim at encouraging sustainable development and modernisation, diversification and adaptation of traditional economic sectors of the Med area (agriculture, tourism, ecotourism…)

PRIORITY AXIS 2 : PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND PROMOTION OF A SUSTAINABLE TERRITORIAL DEVELOPMENT

OBJECTIVE 2.1. : Protection and enhancement of natural resources and heritage

Possible actions:

• initiatives to improve and coordinate assessment, measurement, certification, monitoring and management systems of natural resources and pollution; developing common standards and promoting the application of European and international standards in public policies (reducing greenhouse gas emissions…): harmonising data, information and intervention strategies at the transnational scale.

• partnerships to protect, enhance, and increase the awarness of the fragile areas (reserves, coasts, small islands, halieutic resources, forests, landscapes) and their resources (both physical and virtual) promoting biodiversity through protection and enhancement of natural resources;

• elaboration of transnational strategies of development for fragile areas, especially for sustainable tourism initiatives; implementation of integrated management strategies for coastal areas; elaboration of strategies to anticipate and adapt to climate changes;

• initiatives for the safeguarding and stocking of water resources; promoting water saving and reuse (domestic, industrial, agricultural…); improvement of water management to fight against the desertification process;

• improving information systems and awareness-raising with regards to climate changes and risks on natural heritage and landscapes.

OBJECTIVE 2.2. : Promotion of renewable energies and improvement of energy efficiency

Possible actions:

• transnational networks for capitalisation, development and transfer of innovative technologies for the production and use of renewable energy (solar, wind power including offshore, biomass, geothermal …)

• Creation and dissemination of innovative materials and production processes amongst public actors and businesses that allow to reduce energy consumption.

• pilot projects to develop processes improving energy efficiency and reducing energy consumption.

• Innovations in the field of standards (construction, housing, transport…) and their harmonisation with respect of international directives in terms of energy saving, efficiency and consumption.

• raising awareness of the civil society with regards to the use of innovative technologies in the field of energy.

OBJECTIVE 2.3. : Maritime risks prevention and strengthening of maritime safety

Possible actions:

• Promoting transnational initiatives for common observation, analyses and communication systems improving a shared knowledge of traffics and risks in the whole Mediterranean area;

• Elaboration of transnational strategies and intervention plans improving coordination and exchange of data between competent authorities in the maritime field;

• Promoting the use of observation means with new technologies and in particular with the Galileo system; coordination of monitoring and evaluation actions concerning pollution in fragile or protected maritime areas;

• Supporting transnational joint actions for prevention, alert, interventions, control, management and risk monitoring in maritime transport and industrial activity ;

• Supporting transnational initiatives to pool and share resources and tools (technical means, exchange of competences, use of innovative technologies…) ;

OBJECTIVE 2.4. Prevention and fight against natural risks

Possible actions :

• Structuring common tools of observation, monitoring, communication, diffusion of information and intervention at transnational level; develop applications of the Galileo system; identification of risks areas; monitoring the consequences of climate changes; assessment of vulnerability of landscapes, forests and natural resources; assessment of seismic risks; monitoring of floods and fires; anticipation of risks related to the sea or fragile territories (tsunamis, sea level rise, earthquakes…);

• Implementing common tools, development and exchange of innovative practices for mitigation and adaptation through improving land use, forestry, reducing the impact of

urbanisation on coastal areas and limiting abandonment of hinterlands; promoting planning systems to prevent soil erosion and landslides ;

• Support mutualisation of intervention means; support a better transnational coordination of operational structures; elaborate and implement assistance plans at regional, national and transnational level;

• Develop risks and natural disasters management plans at transnational level; develop new strategies and new planning techniques to forestall the consequences of climate change;

• Set up common standards and to harmonise norms (equipments; prevention, information and intervention systems…);

PRIORITY AXIS 3 : IMPROVEMENT OF MOBILITY AND OF TERRITORIAL ACCESSIBILITY

OBJECTIVE 3.1. : Improvement of maritime accessibility and of transit capacities through multimodality and intermodality

Possible actions:

• Strengthening coordinated transnational actions between institutions concerned for the development of European and Mediterranean transport corridors, support to public policies in favour of the main intra-Mediterranean corridors.

• Promoting coordinated strategies between ports to strengthen their capacity to face international competition (transhipment, allowing merchandise to access European space, multimodal logistical platform…)

• Improving services to develop maritime highways and short sea shipping (logistical systems, merchandise tracking…) improving the accessibility of islands (information, adaptation of services, better management of passenger flows…)

• Promoting the interoperability of railways at the transnational scale; encouraging the implementation of multimodal regional platforms; promoting intermodality and continuity for existing networks (sea, road, rail…)

• Building transnational partnerships to promote multimodal transport systems in urban areas (train, cars, public transport, cycling…); promote the use of transportation modes with a low environmental impact (public transports, use of biofuel, cycling…)

OBJECTIVE 3.2.: Support to the use of information technologies for a better accessibility and territorial cooperation

Possible actions • Disseminate innovative tools allowing the development of on line services and making

easier the access to digital services in isolated territories and islands (financial services, information on transport services, public health, education, leisure,…);

• Support transnational actions allowing a more efficient use of ICT for the civil society, to administrations and economic operators;

• Develop the use of ICT to improve transnational observation, analyse and

communication means on sensitive issues like maritime cooperation, goods and passenger transports, management of water, prevention of risks, social services…;

• Develop schemes of electronic communication networks on a transnational scale; • Develop interoperability and security of electronic platforms; increase the reliability and

security of electronic transactions…

PRIORITY AXIS 4 : PROMOTION OF A POLYCENTRIC AND INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT OF THE MED SPACE

OBJECTIVE 4.1. : Coordination of development policies and improvement of territorial governance

Possible actions: • Strengthening town networks and support integrated territorial development strategies

between Mediterranean urban areas (economic development, ports development, transport, energy, environment…);

• Promoting transnational collaboration between different territorial systems (towns, metropolis, islands, rural areas, isolated territories, …) to improve services networking and favour the setting up of common strategies (transports, territorial planning, sustainable tourism, management of natural and cultural heritage…);

• Disseminating good practices at transnational scale concerning the use of innovative planning instruments, innovative development models, innovative systems for services in small cities and less populated areas;

OBJECTIVE 4.2.: Strengthening of identity and enhancement of cultural resources for a better integration of the Med space

Possible actions:

• networks to support common transnational management of cultural poles (urban areas, historical centres, cultural districts, UNESCO world heritage, etc.);

• initiatives enhancing the role of historical heritage and cultural resources (material and immaterial) in a perspective of integrated territorial development ;

• of common strategies implementing innovative cultural services; promote cultural initiatives aiming to increase territorial economic attractiveness (e.g. business tourism, congress, trade fairs, conferences, festivals, thematic events, education tourism, health tourism…);

• better economic valorisation of local and regional heritage and cultural resources;

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