Territorial cooperation 2007-2013 Interreg IVB, IVC, Urbact et Interact

1. Territorial cooperation 2007-2013Interreg IVB, IVC, Urbact et Interact ARE Training Academy 14 and 15 October 2008

2. Table of content • European Regional Development Funds – ERDF • European Territorial Cooperation • Cross border Cooperation • Transnational Cooperation • Interregional Cooperation • Interreg IVC Urbact II Interact et Espon • 6. Project development

3. ERDF • ERDF Regulation (art. 2) • Financial assistance • Reinforce economical and social cohesion • Re-establish regional equilibrium • Take into account EU priorities • « Lisbonisation »

4. ERDF • Regulation • http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/funds/2007/index_en.htm • General Regulation - 1083/2006 of the EC (11.07.06) • Cohesion Funds - 1084/2006 of the EC (11.07.06) • ERDF Regulation - 1080/2006 of the EP and the EC (05.07.06) • ESF Regulation - 1081/2006 of the EP and the EC (05.07.06) • EGTC Regulation - 1082/2006 of the EP and the EC (05.07.06)

5. ERDF • Obj. 1: Convergence : 251.2 Bi € • Sustainable and integrated Economical development + Employment at regional and local level • Obj. 2: Competitiveness and employment : 49.1 Bi € • Support for strategies related to sustainable development, growth and jobs • Obj. 3: Territorial Cooperation : 7.8 Bi € • Support for cross border, transnational and interregional activities and for the reinforcement of regional policies

6. Territorial Cooperation • From a Community initiative programme to objective 3 “Mainstream” • From spatial vision to Lisbon strategy • Similar themes but with a strong focus on sustainability and economy • Reinforcement of financial controls • Member states have a stronger responsibility • EGTC • European Grouping for territorial cooperation Legal instrument to facilitate thecooperation and improve the social and economic cohesion

7. Territorial Cooperation • Cross border (5.6 Bi €):Interreg IVA:Support local activities, help to “erase” borders • Transnational (1.6 Bi €):Interreg IVB: Cooperation within 13 geographical zones • Interregional (0.45 Bi €) – 27 MS + 2 • Interreg IVC: Cooperation between regions Urbact II: Exchange and learning for cities • Interact II: Good governance of territorial cooperation • Espon II: Analyse of trends development in the EU

8. Territorial Cooperation • Programmes belong to Member States • They • Write operational programmes • Choose the Managing, certifying and audit authorities, • Select and hire the Joint technical Secretariats (JTS) • Hire contact points • Participate to monitoring and steering committes • Have the final word for project selection

9. Territorial Cooperation • Actors • Public Authorities (local, regional and national level) • Public equivalent bodies (regional agencies, etc.) • Universities/Research centres • Non profit organisations • What kind of actors for what kind of projects? Identify good partners • Ensure that they have sufficient human and financial resources and political support

10. Cross border Cooperation • Develop economic, social and environmental activities • Encourage administrative and legal cooperation, such as cross border employment, sharing of human resources and infrastructures

11. Transnational Coopération Interreg IVB • Capitalise on cooperation between key actors • Address common territorial issues across a specific zone • Contribute to the economic competitiveness • Promote regionally balanced and sustainable development • Reinforce an integrated territorial development through : • Innovation and knowledge-base economy • Environment • Accessibility • Sustainable development between urban and rural zones

12. Interreg IVB • InnovationScientific and technologic, regional capacity in R&D, innovation allowing to contribute to an harmonious economic development • EnvironmentWater management, energy efficiency, risk prevention, environmental protection

13. Interreg IVB • AccessibilityActivities aiming at quality improvement and better access to transport and telecommunication services • Sustainable urban Development Reinforce le polycentric development at a transnational, national and regional level

14. Interreg IVB

15. Interreg IVB NWENorth West Europe - http://www.nweurope.org • Opportunities and challenges in NEW zone • Important economic centre in the EU with regional disequilibrium Highly population densityGood network of secondary cities • Strategic initiativesMaximise the programme impact through a cross-cutting approachLong term effectsJoint strategy for the whole zone

16. Interreg IVC http://www.interreg4c.net • Regions for economic changeSupport urban and regional networks contributing to growth and jobs agenda Disseminate good practices to every EU regions Stimulate sustainable growth and reduce disparities • IVC • Reinforce regional polities efficiency • Modernise and increase competitiveness • Exchange of experiences and of knowledge • Gather regions having different level of experience • Links with objectives Convergence and Competitiveness

17. Interreg IVC http://www.interreg4c.net • 2 prioritiesInnovation, knowledge economyEnvironment and risk prevention • 2 types of interventionRegional initiative projectsCapitalisation projects (including “fast track”) • 321 mo € - 75 or 85 % European co-financing • 1 MA – 1 JTS – 4 information points

18. Interreg IVC http://www.interreg4c.net • Priority 1: Innovation and knowledge economy • Reinforce research, technology and innovation • Promote entrepreneurship and create SME’s focusing on knowledge based economy and innovation • Create services and infrastructures for more innovative SME’s • Restructured regions depending on traditional industry • Facilitate the use of ICT • Develop employment policies, training and education • Help regional economy to adapt to socio-economic changes (globalisation et demography)

19. Interreg IVC http://www.interreg4c.net • Priority 2: Environment and risk prevention • Develop plans and measures to prevent natural and technological risks • Water management • Waste management and recycling • Biodiversity preservation • Set up a better energy efficiency and sustainable mobility (transport) • Reinforce territorial attractivity (socio-economic development, sustainable tourism)

20. URBACT IIwww.urbact.eu • Cities are playing a major role to reach the objectives of the Lisbon strategy (3 pillars) • Exchange of experience in the field of urban policies strategies • Disseminate good practices and transfer of knowledge • Give assistance to policy makers and stakholders of Convergence and competitivity objectives

21. URBACT IIwww.urbact.eu • 2 types of intervention • Thematic networks (27) • Working groups (7) • 2 Priorities • Cities, engines for growth and jobs • Attractive and cohesive cities, capable of generating social cohesion • 53 mo € - 75 or 85 % of European co-financing • 1 MA – PA – AA • 2 calls : 2007 – 2010 – Two steps selection

22. INTERACT II + ESPONwww.interact-eu.net - www.espon.eu • Interact II: Identification, transfer and dissemination of best practices in the territorial cooperation management • Espon II: Programme dedicated to the collect and study of datas, observatory and analysis of trends in the 27 MS of the EU

23. Ready for Interreg projects?Contact JTS and contact points consult web site and programme manuals

24. Thanks for your attention!Manoëlle Wasseige mwasseige@mrbc.irisnet.be

25. Develop a IVC project • Regional initiative Project • Define the intensity of cooperationNetwork + activities linked to the transfer of good practices + pilot projects (up to 12 partners) • Budget • 500.000 à 5 Mo € FEDER • Length of the project • Max. 36 month

26. Develop a IVC project • Case study 1 • Priority 1: Innovation and knowledge base economy • Improve the capacity of the regions to reinforce research, technology and innovation • Base the project on existing regional strategies or plans in view of fostering economical performances of the regions • Ex: Exchange and transfer success stories on regional policies and approachesList good practices in the field of research and innovation infrastructureReinforce the triple helix interaction: Universities – enterprises – public authorities

27. Develop a IVC project • Case study 2 • Priorité 2: Environnement and risk prevention • Stimulate energy efficiency, develop sustainable energy and a better coordination of energy management • Base the project, among other, on the european directive on energy performance of buildings • Ex: Exchange and transfer of knowledge to establish campaign on energy efficiency, including in buildings Exchange and transfer of knowledge on the mechanisms allowing to stimulate investment in projects related to energy efficiency

28. Develop a IVC project • Define the number of partners and where they are from • Who’s doing what • Define activities, based on the application form Short summaryProblems to be tackledObjectivesOutputs and results (Ensure the follow up, determine indicators, demonstrate interregionality of the project, ...) • ComponentsManagement and coordinationCommunication et disseminationProject content