In t e rr e g a n d t h e NW Eu ro p e p ro g ra m m e Ian Hill Interreg IVB NWE UK Contact Point
Co n t e n t
• An in t ro d u c t io n t o in t e rr e g • An in t ro d u c t io n t o t h e NW Eu r o p e p ro g ra m m e • Pr o g r e s s o n t h e p r o g r a m m e ; w h e r e t h e g a p s a re • Ho w t o t a k e y o u r id e a s fu r t h e r
What is INTERREG? • • • • •
Third Structural Funds Objective (2.5% of budget) European Territorial Co-operation ERDF funding 79 co-operation zones (NW England in 3!) Currently on 4th period of Interreg programmes (Interreg IV)
Policy framework of INTERREG IV Co m m o n p o lic y b a c k g r o u n d o f a ll INTERREG p ro g r a m m e s :
•Lis b o n Ag e n d a
(e c o n o m ic c o m p e t it iv e n e s s )
•Go t h e n b u r g Ag e n d a
(e n v ir o n m e n t a l s u s t a in a b ilit y )
•EU Co h e s io n Po lic y ( r e d u c in g
r e g io n a l d is p a rit ie s )
The Interreg 'family'
EU Territorial Co-operation Objective
Interreg A
Interreg B
Interreg C
Networks
Crossborder programmes
Transnational cooperation programmes (13 in total)
Exchange of experience programme (1 For all EU)
ESPON URBACT INTERACT
Interreg IVA programme areas
The Interreg 'family'
EU Territorial Co-operation Objective
Interreg A
Interreg B
Interreg C
Networks
Crossborder programmes
Transnational cooperation programmes (13 in total)
Exchange of experience programme (1 For all EU)
ESPON URBACT INTERACT
Interreg IVB programme areas; the 13 'zones'
What is Transnational Co-operation?
A transnational issue is a challenge… … that goes beyond national or regional borders; … for which a satisfactory solution at a local, regional or national level can only be found through co-operation. The Added Value of Transnational Co-Operation: •Efficient and innovative solutions for common problems.. •Using knowledge from other countries and regions… Participation in transnational exchange networks…
Interreg NW Europe; 8 Countries
1
Ireland
2 UK 3 Belgium 1 Luxembourg 5 Switzerland* Parts of 6 France 7 Germany 8 Netherlands
Cooperation area Characteristics
21% of the EU territory
180 million inhabitants
39,5% of the EU population
307 inhabitants/km2 (that's high!)
75% of the population lives in densely populated, urban areas
High levels of industrialisation & economic activity Connectivity problems & issues
The Interreg IVB NW Europe programme, 2007-13: Priorities 1. Developing the NWE knowledge-based economy by capitalising on our capacity for innovation
Priority 1 - €89.3m
2. Sustainable management of natural resources and of natural and technological risks
Priority 2 - €86.9m
3. Improving connectivity in NWE by promoting intelligent and sustainable transport and ICT solutions
Priority 3 - €89.3m
4. Promoting strong and prosperous communities at transnational level
Priority 4 - €68.5m
Programme commitment to date (including provisional 3rd call results) INTERREG IVB ERDF APPROVED AND RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL 90
Millions EUR
80
70
60
Remaining ERDF to be allocated
50
Total ERDF recommended for approval (PSC3) Total ERDF approved (PSC1&2)
40
30
20
10
0 Priority 1
Priority 2
Priority 3
Priority 4
Chances of success?.......
32%
A p p ro v e d 26%
10%
R e f e rre d b a c k R e je c t e d I n e l ig i b le
32%
What next? Visit www.nweurope.eu and read the Operational
Programme and Guidance Notes Scan project ideas database for potential project partners Search approved projects database (also IIIB projects on
www.nweurope.org) to check what has been done before Do a Project Idea Form (PIF) Get in touch with Contact Points to discuss ideas, find partners
and develop applications
Developing a quality project; the most common problem areas •Transnationality weak or not evident; whay work together on this issue? •Partnership & management not well described •Project structure unclear; poor link between objectives, activities and outcomes •Finance not justified or not detailed •Value for money & outputs •Programme & strategic fit; doesn't match with the programme of with national/regional priorities •Administrative issues; form incomplete, letters of support missing
Contact details Ian Hill NW Europe Contact Point (Scotland, N Ireland, N England, W Midlands) ian.nweurope@btinternet.com +44 19 00 82 13 22 www.nweurope.eu