European Territorial Cooperation programmes in

Central and South-East Europe2007-2013

Béla HEGYESISEE – CE – INTERREG IVC Pontact Point Hungary

hegyesi@vati.hu +36 1 224 32 74 +36 30 475 85 73

European Territorial Cooperation programmes 2007-2013

• Cross-border programmes

• Transnational programmes

• Interregional programme

Cross-border cooperation

• Cross-border projects

• 1 programme / border

• Individual priorities

Cross-border cooperation (w HU)

Programme Web

HU - RO www.huro-cbc.eu

HU - SK www.husk-cbc.eu

HU - AT www.at-hu.net

HU - SI www.si-hu.eu

HU - HR www.hu-hr-ipa.com

HU - SB www.hu-srb-ipa.com

HU - SK - RO - UKR

www.huskroua-cbc.net

Transnational Cooperation

13 transnational cooperation

areas

Eligible area: South-East Europe (SEE) programme

Eligible area: Central Europe (CE) programme

Main characteristics of transnational Main characteristics of transnational projectsprojects

• „„Soft” projects of transnational relevanceSoft” projects of transnational relevance• cca 250 Meur total programme budgetcca 250 Meur total programme budget• 4-5 calls on a yearly basis4-5 calls on a yearly basis• Lead partner principleLead partner principle• 8-12 partners from 4-5 countries8-12 partners from 4-5 countries• 2-3 years of project duration2-3 years of project duration• 1.5 - 2 Meur average project budget 1.5 - 2 Meur average project budget • 85 % financing of the costs + national cofinancing85 % financing of the costs + national cofinancing• Post financedPost financed (6 months reporting)(6 months reporting)• SEE: two step application procedureSEE: two step application procedure

PrioritPriorities: SEEies: SEE

• P1: P1: Facilitation ofFacilitation of innovationinnovation and and entrepreneurship (21%)entrepreneurship (21%)

• P2: P2: Protection and improvement of theProtection and improvement of the environmentenvironment (2 (266%)%)

• P3: P3: Improvement of theImprovement of the accessibilityaccessibility (2 (277%)%)

• P4: P4: Development of transnational synergies forDevelopment of transnational synergies for sustainable sustainable growth areasgrowth areas (2 (200%)%)

Priority 1 - Priority 1 - Facilitation of Facilitation of innovationinnovation and entrepreneurshipand entrepreneurship

Areas of interventionAreas of intervention

• 1.1 1.1 Develop technology & innovation networks in Develop technology & innovation networks in specific fieldsspecific fields

• 1.2 1.2 Develop the enabling environment for Develop the enabling environment for innovative entrepreneurshipinnovative entrepreneurship

• 1.3 1.3 Enhance the framework conditions and pave Enhance the framework conditions and pave the way for innovationthe way for innovation

Priority 2 - Priority 2 - Protection and Protection and improvement of the improvement of the environmentenvironment

Areas of interventionAreas of intervention

• 2.1 Improve integrated water management2.1 Improve integrated water management and flood and flood risk preventionrisk prevention

• 2.2 2.2 Improve prevention of environmental risksImprove prevention of environmental risks

• 2.3 Promote co-operation in management of natural 2.3 Promote co-operation in management of natural assets and protected areasassets and protected areas

• 2.4 Promote energy and resource efficiency2.4 Promote energy and resource efficiency

Priority 3 Priority 3 -- Improvement of the Improvement of the accessibilityaccessibility

Areas of interventionAreas of intervention

• 3.1 Improve coordination in promoting, planning 3.1 Improve coordination in promoting, planning and operation for primary and secondary and operation for primary and secondary transportation networkstransportation networks

• 3.2 Develop strategies to tackle the “digital divide”3.2 Develop strategies to tackle the “digital divide”

• 3.3 Improve framework conditions for multi-modal 3.3 Improve framework conditions for multi-modal platformsplatforms

Priority 4 - Development of Priority 4 - Development of transnational synergies for transnational synergies for sustainable sustainable

growth areasgrowth areas

Areas of interventionAreas of intervention

• 4.1 Tackle crucial problems affecting metropolitan 4.1 Tackle crucial problems affecting metropolitan areas and regional systems of settlementsareas and regional systems of settlements

• 4.2 Promote a balanced pattern of attractive and 4.2 Promote a balanced pattern of attractive and accessible growth areasaccessible growth areas

• 4.3 Promote the use of cultural values for 4.3 Promote the use of cultural values for developmentdevelopment

Priority 1: Facilitating innovation across Central Europe• enhancing the framework for innovation; • establishing the capacity to diffuse and apply innovation; • fostering knowledge development.

Priority 2: Improving accessibility to, and within, Central Europe• improving Central Europe’s interconnectivity; • developing multi-modal logistics cooperation; • promoting sustainable and safe mobility; • promoting information and communication technology, as well as alternative solutions for

enhancing access.

Priority 3: Using our environment responsibly• developing a high-quality environment by managing and protecting natural resources and

heritage; • reducing the risks and impacts of natural and man-made hazards; • supporting renewable energy and increasing energy efficiency; • supporting 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; • capitalising on cultural resources, to make cities and regions more attractive.

PrioritPriorities: CEies: CE

Programme management Programme management structurestructure

• Monitoring Committee (MC) Monitoring Committee (MC) • Managing Authority (MA)Managing Authority (MA)

SEE: HU; CE: ATSEE: HU; CE: AT

• Joint Technical Secretariat (JTS)Joint Technical Secretariat (JTS)SEE: HU; CE: ATSEE: HU; CE: AT

• Certifying Authority (CA)Certifying Authority (CA)• Audit Authority (AA)Audit Authority (AA)• Contact Points (CPContact Points (CPss))• National Committees (NC)National Committees (NC)

Joint financial andactivity report of the

project and payment request

Transfer of payment requests of approved

financial reports

Partner 2

Partner 3 Partner 4 Partner 5

Partner 6

Lead Partner (LP)checks if the reports are

validated properly

JTSverification of reports

Financial TransferUnit

technical transfer of ERDF assistance to the LP

Project Partners collect documentation proving their expenditures, and get them validated according to the

national system of first level control.

Financial reports validated at

national level

LP distributes ERDF assistance to Project Partners

Certifying Authorityapproves payments and submits applications for

payment to EC

Financial management of projects (ERDF part)

Eligibility of partners: SEE

- Public bodies- Bodies governed by public law- Bodies governed by private law

Bodies governed by public law:

(a) established for the specific purpose of meeting needs in the general interest, not having an industrial or commercial character;

(b) having legal personality; and(c) financed, for the most part, by the State, regional or local authorities, or

other bodies governed by public law; or subject to management supervision by those bodies; or having an administrative, managerial or supervisory board, more than half of whose members are appointed by the State, regional or local authorities, or by other bodies governed by public law.

Eligibility of partners: CE

No restrictions by type of institution or legal status

but obligatory self-assessment and declaration with regard to „State Aid Principle”

Involvement of non-member state partners

- Harmonisation of IPA and ENPI funds with ERDF

- Application of the 10% rule for external partner countries (ERDF may finance expenditure incurred on the territory of countries outside the European Community up to a limit of 10% of the amount of its contribution to the SEES programme): This kind of extension of the eligible ERFA program area might affect Moldova, relevant regions of Ukraine and the concerned accession and pre-accession countries of the program area.

Interregional cooperation (INTERREG IVC)

Overall Objective

• Improve the effectiveness of regional development policies• Contribute to economic modernisation and increasedcompetitiveness of Europeby- Enabling exchange of experiences and knowledge- Matching less experienced with more advanced regions- Ensuring transfer of good practice identified into mainstream

programmes

Interregional cooperation (INTERREG IVC)

Priorities

Priority 1: Innovation and the knowledge economy– Innovation, research and technology development– Entrepreneurship and SMEs– The information society– Employment, human resources and education

Priority 2: Environment and risk prevention– Natural and technological risks– Water and waste management– Biodiversity and preservation of natural heritage– Energy and sustainable transport– Cultural heritage and landscape

Eligibility of partners: INTERREG IVC

- Public bodies

- Bodies governed by public law

Further info, running projects

and expected calls:

SEE: www.southeast-europe.net(3rd call: early 2011)

CE: www.central2013.eu(4th call: spring 2011)

INTERREG IVC: www.interreg4c.eu(4nd call: fall 2010)