Transcript BSR Programme 2007-2013

The Baltic Sea Region Programme
2007-2013
by the Joint Technical Secretariat
BSR INTERREG III B Neighbourhood Programme
5th Quality Workshop
“Implementation of joint ERDF/Tacis financed projects”
26 September 2007, Riga
Part-financed by the
European Union
The programme: unique
the only transnational co-operation programme integrating
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ERDF (Objective 3)
•
ENPI (European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument)
•
Norwegian funds
in terms of:
– eligible area
– co-operation priorities
– implementation rules
Eligible area
• EU Member States: Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland,
Sweden and northern parts of Germany
• Norway
• north-west regions of Russia
• Belarus
Environment of the
Programme
• Interregional co-operation (IV C)
• Cross-Border Programmes
New component: ENPI
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extended eligible area to North-West Russia and the whole of
Belarus
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co-operation topics prioritised by Russia and Belarus included in
priorities
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management and control is based on ERDF legal system but
considers ENPI legal framework where needed
Implementation structure
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adjusted to the legal regulations for both,
- the Structural Funds and
- the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument.
Bodies:
 Monitoring Committee, supported by national sub-committees
 single Managing Authority (Investitionsbank Schleswig-Holstein),
assisted by the Joint Technical Secretariat (Rostock/Riga)
 Certifying Authority (Investitionsbank Schleswig-Holstein),
certifying legality of expenditure
 Audit Authority (Land of Schleswig-Holstein), assisted by a Group
of Auditors
Strategic objective and priorities
3. Baltic Sea as a common
resource
1. Fostering innovations
To make the
Baltic Sea region an attractive place
to invest, work and live in
2. External and
internal accessibility
4. Attractive and competitive
cities and regions
Priority 1: Fostering innovations
Objective: To advance innovation-based regional development of the
Baltic Sea region
• support of innovation sources and their links to SMEs
=> e. g. transnational platforms supporting the interaction between
SMEs, R&D organisations and public authorities in order to
commercialise inventions
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facilitation of transnational transfer of technology and
knowledge
=> e. g. transnational networks enabling better access of SMEs in rural
areas to knowledge and competence available in the BSR
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strengthening the societal foundations for absorption of new
knowledge
=> e. g. transnationally transferable solutions increasing absorption of
technical knowledge among various age groups
Priority 2: External and internal accessibility of
the BSR
Objective: to increase the accessibility of the BSR areas
regarding diffusion of innovation and traffic flows
•promotion of transport measures e.g.
=> solutions to improve interopearbility of transport links
=> solutions for more sustainable transport alternatives
=> institutional arrangements for integrated decision making on
transport, environment and health
•improving ICT connections
=> e. g. preparation of ICT investments in disadvantage areas
•further development of transnational development zones
along transport corridors
=>e.g. elaboration of common brand products
Priority 3: Management of the Baltic Sea as a
common resource
Objective: to improve the management of the Baltic Sea resources and
the environmental state of the Sea
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better water management
=> e. g. transnationally transferable new solutions for water treatment
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sustainable management of open sea areas and use of marine
resources
=> e.g. introduction of new technologies for offshore wind energy
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enhanced maritime safety
=> e. g. actions increasing preparedness in case of oil spills
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integrating the development of off-shore and coastal areas
=> e. g. intervention plans for minimising the impacts of climate change
Priority 4: Promoting attractive and competitive
cities and regions
Objective: to ensure the co-operation of cities and regions making use
of common potentials for enhancing the BSR identity and attractiveness
• strengthening cities and metropolitan areas as engines for economic
development
=> e. g. joint solutions for high quality health services
• support for integrated BSR development
=> e. g. implementation of joint strategies for rehabilitation of industrially
degraded areas
Priority 4: Promoting attractive and competitive
cities and regions
•Specific ENPI activities
=> Joint actions in the field of public health to counteract major
communicable diseases and to address social and environmental factors of
health problems
=> Joint actions securing good governance practice in the public domain
and better involvement of public actors in transnational territorial
development and implementation of cross-sectoral strategies
=> Joint actions counteracting social exclusion of immigrants, disabled
persons and other groups vulnerable to segregation or social problems
How much money is available for projects?
• Slightly more than in the present programme
195.5 MEUR from European Regional Development Fund
20.3 MEUR from European Neighbourhood and Partnership
Instrument
5.7 MEUR from Norwegian national funding
221.5 MEUR in TOTAL
• Plus own contribution from project partners
How much money is available per priority?
Priority 1
ERDF/NOR
ENPI
(MEUR)
(MEUR)
60.4
5.0
40.2
4.0
60.4
4.0
40.2
7.3
201.2
20.3
FOSTERING INNOVATIONS ACROSS THE BSR
Priority 2
IMPROVING INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ACCESSIBILITY
Priority 3
MANAGING THE BALTIC SEA AS A COMMON RESOURCE
Priority 4
PROMOTING ATTRACTIVE AND COMPETITIVE CITIES & REGIONS
TOTAL
Co-financing rate ERDF and Norwegian funds
• up to 75 % for partners from Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Finland
• up to 85 % for partners from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland
• up to 50 % for partners from Norway
Co-financing rate ENPI
• up to 90 % for partners from Belarus and Russia
Guidelines for project makers: quality requirements
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address real needs and deficiencies
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demonstrate added value through joint actions
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raise policy-making competence
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produce durable results
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generate investments of transnational relevance
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specify achievements and quantify targets
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market and disseminate results
Each project must address at least one of the
common results
• Increased political recognition
• Increased sustainability of co-operative networks
• Unlocking public /private investments
New financial features are planned!
• Preparation costs might be reimbursed (only ERDF)
• Increased flexibility within budget lines and work packages
• Less budget lines (5 instead of 7)
(1) Personnel costs
(2) External Services
(3) Travel & Accommodation
(4) Equipment and investment
(5) Other direct costs
• Additional 3 months for project closure
 AFTER implementation of activities
 ONLY project co-ordination costs to close the project are eligible
• Stronger observation of planned spending
Programme preparation status:
•Programme at the European Commission for approval
•Further Programme documents (Programme Manual, Application Form etc.)
in preparation
•First call planned in the beginning of 2008
•Follow the webpage eu.baltic.net
Thank you!
We hope to see you in the
BSR Programme 2007-2013!!