The INTERACT programme Matt Nichols INTERACT Point Qualification
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The INTERACT programme Matt Nichols, INTERACT Point Qualification & Transfer 6 June 2006, Brussels
Introduction to INTERACT = INTERreg Animation Coordination and Transfer
Introduction to INTERACT To facilitate thematic exchange on INTERREG activities and research findings
Introduction to INTERACT Overall objectives: - Exchange within the INTERREG community - Learning and INTERREG know-how - Supporting the development of Territorial Cooperation programmes
Introduction to INTERACT Current crossborder programmes
Introduction to INTERACT Future cross-border cooperation themes: Development of cross-border economic, social and environmental activities through joint strategies: • Encouraging entrepreneurship, in particular the development of SMEs, tourism, culture, and cross-border trade • Encouraging and improving the joint protection and management of natural and cultural resources as well as the prevention of natural and technological risks • Supporting links between urban and rural areas
Introduction to INTERACT • Reducing isolation through improved access to transport, information and communication networks and services, and cross-border water, waste and energy systems and facilities • Developing collaboration, capacity and joint use of infrastructures in particular in sectors such as health, culture, tourism and education. In addition, the ERDF may contribute to promoting legal and administrative cooperation, the integration of cross-border labour markets, local employment initiatives, gender equality and equal opportunities, training and social inclusion, and sharing of human resources and facilities for R&TD.
Introduction to INTERACT Cross-border cooperation – some general points • Cooperation themes are very wide • Aim at developing local solutions to local challenges • Budgets will generally increase
Introduction to INTERACT Current transnational programmes
Introduction to INTERACT Future transnational cooperation themes Sustainable urban development: strengthening polycentric development at transnational, national and regional level, with a clear transnational impact. Actions may include: the creation and improvement of urban networks and urban-rural links; strategies to tackle common urban/rural issues; preservation and promotion of the cultural heritage, and the strategic integration of development zones on a transnational basis. (Priority 4 of 4 – Draft ERDF Regulation, Art 6. 2)
Introduction to INTERACT Future transnational cooperation themes • Innovation • Environment • Accessibilty All priorities have an important urban dimension
Introduction to INTERACT Current inter -regional programmes
Introduction to INTERACT Future inter-regional cooperation themes Focusing on… • Innovation and the knowledge economy • Environment and risk prevention
Introduction to INTERACT Factors in integrating the urban dimension: • Programmes generally moving in a more strategic direction
Introduction to INTERACT Factors in integrating the urban dimension: • Lisbon and Gothenburg • Focus on a small number of priority themes • Need to ensure significant long-term impact (creation of good practice at least as important as exchange) • Need to capitalise on past experience • Limitations on the eligibility of funding for housing • Urban areas recognised as drivers in regional development • Many potentials for harmonising urban redevelopment and wider territorial development goals
Introduction to INTERACT Intensity of cooperation. CADSES IIC
Introduction to INTERACT II • Aims to facilitate development of the new programmes and integration of the strategic dimension • New focus on localisation of activities and information • Goal to identify and communicate good practice in a range of areas
For more information please see www. interact-eu. net or contact matt. nichols@interact-eu. net
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