1. Introduction and positioning of Interreg Jessica Monteyne Programme manager Interreg IVA France-Wallonia-Flanders
2. 1. Position of Interreg in European policy 2. Interregprogrammes in the Province of West-Flanders 3. How to set up a project? 4. Succesful cultural Interreg projects Agenda
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4. Regional policy EU: financing - Structural funds: Cohesionfund ESF (European Social fund) ERDF (European Regional Development fund) - 30 % of total EU budget
6. Regional policy EU Objective 1: Convergence promote growth-enhancing conditions and factors leading to real convergence for the least-developed Member States and regions. In EU-27, this objective concerns – within 17 Member States – 84 regions with a total population of 154 million, and per capita GDP at less than 75 % of the Community average.
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8. Regional policy EU Objective 3 (Interreg): Territorial cohesion Cross-border cooperation (A) - strengthens cross-border co-operation through joint local and regional initiatives - addresses NUTS level 3 regions along all internal land borders and certain external land borders and all NUTS level 3 regions along maritime borders separated by a maximum distance of 150km
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10. Regional policy EU Objective 3 (Interreg): Territorial cohesion Transnational cooperation (B) - aims at integrated territorial development Interregional cooperation (C) - exchange of experience
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13. Cohesion fund Regional policy Objective 2 Regional competitivness and employment Objective 3 European territorial cooperation ERDF ESF Objective 1 Convergence ERDF
14. 81,5% 2,5% 16% Regional policy Objective 2 Regional competitivness and employment Objective 3 European territorial cooperation Objective 1 Convergence
15. Interreg vs. Objective 3: difference? European Community initiative Objective within regional policy
17. 2. Interreg programmes in the Province of West Flanders EU regional support Province of West Flanders Cohesion policy Objective 1 Convergence Objective 2 Regional competitivness and employment Objective 3 European territorial cooperation Cross-border Transnational Interregional France/ Wallonia/ Flanders Flanders/ Netherlands Maritime North Sea North West Europe
18. Cohesion policy Objective 1 Objective 2 Objective 3 Cross-border Transnational Interregional France/ Wallonia/ Flanders Flanders/ Netherlands Maritime North Sea North West Europe
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21. Central objective Establish synergy between potential capacities of the cross-border cooperation area in order to improve a sustainable, co-ordinated and integrated development of the regions, for the best interest of the population living on the border.
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24. 1. Common strategy => 4 Operational Objectives: Priority 1 Stimulate economic development Priority 2 develop the cross-border identity through culture and tourism Priority 3 improve territorial solidarity by improving cross-border accessibility to services Priority 4 joint management of the area through sustainable environment development
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30. Cohesion policy Objective 1 Objective 2 Objective 3 Cross-border Transnational Interregional France/ Wallonia/ Flanders Flanders/ Netherlands Maritime North Sea North West Europe
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37. Cohesion policy Objective 1 Objective 2 Objective 3 Cross-border Transnational Interregional France/ Wallonia/ Flanders Flanders/ Netherlands Maritime North Sea North West Europe
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46. How to set up a project? What programme? Tips and tricks Procedure : submission and instruction
47. Contact the programme managers Choice of programme influenced by: Territory – partner countries Topic => programme documents/ priorities Timing What programme?
48. Strong management / lead partner (personnel, organisation, resources…) Good partnership Clear objectives Realistic planning (bv. permits…) Clear communication Cross boarder added value (common actions/exchange) Use clear and measurable indicators Respect European and national legislation Regular contact with the programme secretariat Tips & Tricks: Content
49. Tips & Tricks: finances Realistic budgets Solid financial management and support No overlap in financing Co-financing Knowledge of programme rules on financing/eligible costs No pre-financing