The Future of Transnational Cooperation in Central Europe (2007-13)

Claudia Pamperl

JTS INTERRREG IIIC East

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European Territorial Cooperation objective

(current INTERREG III)

2,52%7,75 Bill. €

Regional Competitiveness and Employment objective (current Obj. 2+3)15,95 %49,12 Bill. €

Convergence objective (current Obj. 1)

81,54%251,16 Bill. €

Cross-border Cooperation(current INTERREG IIIA)Transnational Cooperation(now INTERREG IIIB)Interregional Cooperation + Networks(current INTERREG IIIC; INTERACT/ESPON / URBACT)

Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006

Structural Funds 2007-2013

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Programme Overall Objectives:

Based on the Lisbon and Gothenburg agenda the Central Europe programme aims at:

Strengthening territorial cohesion

Promoting internal integration

Enhancing competitiveness

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Programme Area

8 Member States:PL, AT, SL, CZ, HU, SIparts of DE and ITUA: observer status

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Programme Structures

Monitoring Committee (AT,CZ, DE, HU, IT, PL, SK, SI + UA as observer)

Designated Managing Authority: City of Vienna, Department for EU Strategy and Economic Development

Designated Certifying Authority: City of Vienna, Department for Budget and Finances

Designated Audit Authority: Federal Chancellery of the Republic of Austria

Joint Technical Secretariat: based in Vienna CENTRAL EUROPE Contact Points: to be set up

by participating Member States

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Beneficiaries and Target groups

Beneficiaries: National, regional, local public authorities Public equivalent bodies Private institutions

Target groups (depending on priorities!) National, regional, local public authorities Public equivalent bodies such as regional development

and innovation agencies Association formed by regional or local authorities Association formed by public equivalent bodies Etc.

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Thematic Priorities and Areas of Intervention (I)

Priority 1: Facilitating Innovation Enhancing framework conditions for innovation Establishing capabilities for the diffusion and application of

innovation Fostering knowledge development

Priority 2: Improving Accessibility Improving Central Europe’s interconnectivity Developing multimodal logistics’ cooperation Promoting sustainable and safe mobility Promoting ICT and alternative solutions for enhancing

access

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Priority 3: Using our environment responsibly Developing a high quality environment by managing and protecting

natural resources and heritage Reducing risks and impacts of natural and man-made hazards Supporting the use of renewable energy sources and increasing energy

efficiency Support environmentally friendly technologies and activities

Priority 4: Enhancing competitiveness and attractiveness of cities and regions

Developing polycentric settlement structures and territorial cooperation Addressing the territorial effects of demographic and social change on

urban and regional development Capitalising on cultural resources for more attractive cities and regions

Thematic Priorities and Areas of Intervention (II)

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Programme Budget

Total Budget 298 Mio. € - total ERDF 246 Mio. € priority 1 Innovation: app. 20% priority 2 Accessibility: app. 26% priority 3 Environment: app. 26% priority 4 Cities & regions: app. 22%

Rate of assistance Up to 75 % (AT, DE, IT) Up to 85% (CZ, HU, PL, SK, SI) Privates to be defined in the Implementation Manual

Indicative project size: 1-5 Mio € total budget Up to 20% of ERDF budget of the project for EU partners from

outside the programme area. Up to 10% of ERDF budget for activities carried out in third

countries.

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Investments; Strategic Projects

Investments form part of or be the result of transnational project have a transnational effect create a physical link or functional connection between

regions have a demonstrating/model or pilot character; results

of “pilot investment” should be transferable

Strategic Projects are of particular strategic value for the programme strategic top down approach for generation and

selection added to traditional bottom-up involvement of partners

e.g via targeted calls with with specific Terms of References possible

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Estimated Time Frame for Start-up

June 2007: submission of OperationalProgramme to the European Commission

2-3 July 2007: Programme Kick Off Forum, City Hall, Vienna

Autumn 2007: approval of the Programme by EC

End of 2007-beginning 2008: launch of the 1st call for projects

(Spring) 2008: first decisions on operations to be approved

For any further detail:claudia.pamperl@interreg3c.net

info@central2013.euwww.central2013.eu

Thank you for your attention!