Role of Estonia-Latvia-Russia CBC Programme in the socio-economic development of border regions: progress and achieved results

10-11 June, 2013Sigulda, Latvia

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Where Estonia, Latvia and Russia merge efforts

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Programme framework for project initiatives

Socio-economic

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Common challenges and joint solutions

P2P co-operation

Measure 1.1. SME and labour marketMeasure 1.2. IT and cross-border linksMeasure 1.3. Tourism

Measure 2.1. Environment protectionMeasure 2.2. common history and cultureMeasure 2.3. energy conscious

Measure 3.1. local authority initiativesMeasure 3.2. social sector cooperation

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Interest from the regions:Calls for Proposals

Strong interest leads to high competition.559 applications submitted to the Programme

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Measure 3.2

Measure 3.1

Measure 2.3

Measure 2.2

Measure 2.1

Measure 1.3

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Joint input into the regional development

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Measure1.1

(5 projects)

Measure 1.2(2

projects)

Measure 1.3(7 projects)

Measure 2.1(6 projects)

Measure 2.2(6 projects)

Measure 2.3(3

projects)

Measure 3.1(3

projects)

Measure 3.2(13 projects)

The Programme tackles each Priority to ensure joint contribution to development of the border Region.

Projects of both Calls for Proposals cover all Measures set by the Programme

Partnerships

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New partnerships created. Existing partnerships develop and welcome new

members.

Bilateral EE(14 projects)

Bilateral LV(15 projects)

Trilateral(16 projects)

2-3 partners 24 projects

4-6 partners 11 projects

over 7 partners 10 projects

Budgeting: 1st and 2nd Calls

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Measure 1.2

Measure 1.3

Measure 2.1

Measure 2.2

Measure 2.3

Measure 3.1

Measure 3.2

2,73

3,15

8,37

6,60

6,28

2,07

0,66

2,93

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0,74

0,78

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0,41Project Budgets by Measures (MEUR)

Programme GrantCo-financing

Implementation: 45 projectsTotal grant: ~ MEUR 32,8Total co-financing: ~ MEUR 3,81

Financing behind implementation of the projects (MEUR)

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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

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1st Call 2nd Call LSPs

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Monitoring the progress of the Programme

By now:• All Programme financing available for projects is committed to

the projects;• Contracting to be completed shortly.

Plans for 2013:• Sep-Nov: Detailed analysis of the Programme’s progress;• Second half of the year: Mid-Term Evaluation.

Having been interconnected the above researches will allow for deep and comprehensive understanding of the achieved

results, lessons learnt and recommendation for future programmes.

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Calls for Proposals: we look at first results and

perspectives

5 projects supported in Measure 1.1. within the 2nd Call for Proposals:

Expected results: Operating business networks (“FOSTER SME”) Reviving common heritage through business (“Heritage

Business”) Development of industrial areas (“4 investors”) Training of competitive labour force to ensure

development of the regional economy (“T&L”, “LogOnTrain”

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Encourage entrepreneurship and economy growth

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Accessibility across borders:IT solutions, logistics, transport

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2 projects supported in Measure 1.2. within the 1st Call for Proposals:

Project results and perspectives: Renovation of roads and road infrastructure in the border area

(“ESTLATRUS TRAFFIC”); Safer roads: traffic campaigns for drivers and population of

border regions with the focus to families with children (“ESTLATRUS TRAFFIC”);

Common IT solutions for business and citizens: focus of G2P. (“ICT Baltic”).

Added value of both projects –trilateral partnerships!!!

Accessibility across borders:IT solutions, logistics, transport

Support to tourism sector growth

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7 projects supported in Measure 1.3. within the 1st Call for

Proposals:Project results and perspectives: Revitalisation and improvement of

tourism sites (“River promenades II”; “EstRusFortTour-2”; “Via Hanseatica”);

Development of recreational and sports facilities (“SVS ACTIVETOUR”; “Tour”);

Support to tourism sector growth

Active activities tourism development (“SVS ACTIVETOUR”); Modern and competitive regional tourism development strategies

(“EstRusFortTour-2”; “SVS ACTIVETOUR”; “Tour”; “EHNGR”); Tourism and nature: new products and tourist routes (“Via

Hanseatica”; “Tour”; “EHNGR”; “EBLER”)

Overcoming common challenges together

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Protecting environment Seeking for the green energy and rational use of

energy Cherishing common culture and history

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Environment protection and energy efficiency

9 projects supported in Measures 2.1. and 2.3 within both Call for Proposals:

Project results and perspectives: Fighting water pollution and development of eco-friendly water

areas (“Emajõe-Pskov WMP”; “AQUA LIFE”); Waste management for environment protection (“Medical Waste”); Protection of nature heritage for future generations (“People with

nature”); Development of sustainable green urban areas (“GreenMan”); Green education (“GreenMan”; “People with nature”); Green energy technologies (“ARIEE”); Best practices in energy saving and rational use (“Green public

houses”; “ARIEE”); Stay alert – new technologies for monitoring and management of

emergency situations across the borders (“INFROM”).

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Preserving common history and culture

6 projects supported in Measure 2.2 within both Call for Proposals:

Project results and perspectives: Renovation and new life for historical sites: parks and manors

(“PROMOTING HERITAGE”; “Landscape pearls”); “excavating” the history – archaeological activities and

accessibility of archives – preservation of the common heritage (“E-archive”; “AAC”);

Old local crafts are new opportunities – synergy of culture and entrepreneurship (“Preserve not to lose”; “Green Heritage”).

Social Responsibility

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increase of cooperation between local governments and NGOs

People-to-people cooperation Inclusive environment and life

opportunities for disadvantaged population groups

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Social Responsibility16 projects supported in Measures 3.1. and 3.2.

within both Call for Proposals:Project results and perspectives: Local governments, public organisations and NGOs cooperate

for population welfare (“MEDINF”; “SPEECH”; “HeCaPrev”; “Culture arts”; “Border light”; “Helping to live”; “LSG Development”; “e-G2C”);

Social support and equal opportunities (“SPEECH”; “Photo Youth”; “Helping to live”; “EDU no borders”; “NATURE THERAPY”);

Support to development of medical services (“MEDINF”; “HeCaPrev”);

Arts and crafts to people (“Culture arts”; “Border light”; “FORGET A HURRY”);

Promotion of healthy life style to local population through sports activities (“CROSSBO ACTIVE”; “CCF”; “Be good at sports”; “CBA”).

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Large scale projects:we think strategic

Large scale projects: where we are

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6 proposals have been selected and approved by the Joint Monitoring Committee, and by the European Commission

5 Applications have received final approval from EC 4 Grant Contracts are signed (2 in July, 1 in November, 1 in

December 2012) 1 Grant Contract in preparation stage

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Large scale cross-border projects (LSPs) are strategic investment projects contributing to socio-economic development of the whole cross-border area and having a strong political support at the

national level.

LSP-2, “Complex reconstruction border crossing points in Invangorod (RU) and in Narva (EE)”.LSP-4, “Reconstruction of border checkpoint “Vientuli” (LV) and arrangement of border checkpoint “Brunishevo” (RU)”.

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Better access across borders

LSP-1, “Improvement of traffic and border crossing possibilities in Varska -Pechory monastery road”

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Increased welfare in border region

LSP-3, “Economically and environmentally sustainable Lake Peipsi area”. tourism object”.

LSP-6, “Development of the unique Narva-Ivangorod trans-border fortress ensemble as a single cultural and tourism object”.

What we plan to achieve with LSPs

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1. 17 km (EST) and 2,1 km (RUS) long road sections will be renovated, arranged;

2. Reduction of time losses due to the queues at the border;3. Increase the security of countries by BCPs harmonization according to the

required international standards, increasing the capacity of road, pedestrian and public transport BCP;

4. Improving the working conditions of BCP employees; 5. Facilities for mooring of watercrafts established, facilities for ship

reparation and maintenance established;6. Reception of cargo residues and ship-generated waste arranged in

harbours;7. The total amount of harmful substances discharged with the wastewater

into the waterbodies in the Lake Peipsi basin decreased;8. Bacteriological pollution level decreased in Lake Peipsi basin;9. Special regional ecological programme "Pure water of the Pskov region

2012 -2017" updated;10.Historical fortifications reconstructed and opened for visitors, increased

number of tourist and time spent in region on 15%.

Result Indicators: number of projects in…

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MEASURES TARGET VALUE

1.1. business development and labour market development in the border area

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1.2. new or improving existing cross-border physical connection and ICT links

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1.3. tourism development 122.1. environmental sector 82.2. preservation and promotion cultural and historical heritage/traditional skills

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2.3. developing collaboration in the field of use of renewable energy, usage of renewable energy resources

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3.1. promoting greater interaction among institutions and bodies on both sides of the border

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3.2. promoting greater interaction among institutions and people on both sides of the border

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1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 2.1. 2.2. 2.3. 3.1. 3.2.

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yet to targetachieved at present

Programme activitiesin 2014 and 2015

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Continuous supervision of implementing projects by the JTS and the JMA;

Support to project Beneficiaries and partners in the form of seminars, individual consultations and other events provided by the JTS;

Two Annual Events of the Programme:− year 2014 in Russia,− year 2015 in Estonia;

Closing of the Programme in 2015 and elaboration of the new Programme.

Programme cooperates with National Authorities and

Beneficiaries

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National Authorities

Effective cooperation with National Authorities is established;

Commitment to maintain it until the Programme finalisation and to transfer the positive experience to the next Programming period.

Project Beneficiaries

Put more focus on continuous strengthening of partnership;

Improve observation of the deadlines set by the Programme for reporting, provision information.

Achievements and improvementsin administration of the Programme

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smoother process of managing the changes requested by the projects is introduced;

JMC written procedures are widely used to make the decision making process more efficient;

Resolved VAT issue with respect to project partners from Russia;

Clarified Rule of Origin favours and facilitates the implementation of projects;

Savings in the project budgets can now be used by the partners to strengthen the project results.

To sum up:what is the ROLE of the Programme

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Joined actions to contribute to prosperity of the border region.

Support to development of partnerships across the borders:−Create new;−Extend and strengthen existing.

Coherence of initiatives with future bilateral Programmes;

Creation of preconditions to synergy between the future bilateral Programmes.

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