1. 1 Danube Transnational Programme Zsuzsanna Drahos Ministry for National Economy Department of Territorial Development Planning 17 April 2015

2. 2 Danube Transnational Programme (2014-2020)

3. 3 Differences within the Danube Programme area Source: Regional Analysis of the Danube Region - CESCI

4. 4 The Danube Transnational Programme is a financing instrument – with a specific scope and an independent decision making body – which supports the policy integration in the Danube area in selected fields – under the EU Common Provisions and ERDF regulation – linked to the EU Strategy for the Danube Region. Danube Transnational Programme The strategic vision is “policy integration” below the EU-level - not duplicating efforts in policy integration at the EU-level e.g. TEN-T - and above the national level in specific fields of action. Transnational projects should influence national, regional and local policies. The strategic vision is “policy integration” below the EU-level - not duplicating efforts in policy integration at the EU-level e.g. TEN-T - and above the national level in specific fields of action. Transnational projects should influence national, regional and local policies. Total programme budget: 263 Meur (including Technical Assistance) Co-financing rate: 15%

5. 5 Danube Transnational Programme – Priroty Axis as approved by the Programming Committee in November 2014 Danube Transnational Programme – Priroty Axis as approved by the Programming Committee in November 2014 PA5 – Technical Assistance Efficient and smooth implementation of the cooperation programme

6. 6 - Development of common orientations, frameworks and strategies in fields of transnational relevance where early policy development is needed (i.e. in fields which until now have not been touched by significant projects in the previous programming periods); - Development and practical implementation of transnational tools and services (e.g. analytical tools, management tools, technical tools, software tools, monitoring tools); - Preparation of transnational investments (infrastructure, equipment) to be subsequently financed through other sources; - Pilot activities including small-scale fixed investments (of testing or demonstration nature); - Development and practical implementation of training and capacity building (e.g. training seminars and courses, study visits, peer reviews); - Accompanying information, dissemination, capitalisation and publicity measures to inform stakeholders and/or the general public about project activities and outcomes. - Development of common orientations, frameworks and strategies in fields of transnational relevance where early policy development is needed (i.e. in fields which until now have not been touched by significant projects in the previous programming periods); - Development and practical implementation of transnational tools and services (e.g. analytical tools, management tools, technical tools, software tools, monitoring tools); - Preparation of transnational investments (infrastructure, equipment) to be subsequently financed through other sources; - Pilot activities including small-scale fixed investments (of testing or demonstration nature); - Development and practical implementation of training and capacity building (e.g. training seminars and courses, study visits, peer reviews); - Accompanying information, dissemination, capitalisation and publicity measures to inform stakeholders and/or the general public about project activities and outcomes. Types of actions supported by the Programme as approved by the Programming Committee in November 2014 Types of actions supported by the Programme as approved by the Programming Committee in November 2014

7. 7 -public and private actors who benefit from policy integration, knowledge transfer and capacity building, concrete solutions in the fields of innovation, research, technology transfer, clusters, SME development, social innovation and qualification -according to the legal form: local, regional and national public authorities/institutions, bodies governed by public law, EGTC, international organisations and private bodies - responsible for research, innovation, education and vocational education and training (VET), -sectoral agencies and regional development agencies, research and development institutions, -networks, clusters and associations, -universities with research facilities, higher education, education/training centre and school, -business support organisations (e.g. chamber of commerce, business innovations centres, technology information centres), -NGOs -private enterprises including SME -public and private actors who benefit from policy integration, knowledge transfer and capacity building, concrete solutions in the fields of innovation, research, technology transfer, clusters, SME development, social innovation and qualification -according to the legal form: local, regional and national public authorities/institutions, bodies governed by public law, EGTC, international organisations and private bodies - responsible for research, innovation, education and vocational education and training (VET), -sectoral agencies and regional development agencies, research and development institutions, -networks, clusters and associations, -universities with research facilities, higher education, education/training centre and school, -business support organisations (e.g. chamber of commerce, business innovations centres, technology information centres), -NGOs -private enterprises including SME Types of beneficiaries – under priority axis 1 as approved by the Programming Committee in November 2014 Types of beneficiaries – under priority axis 1 as approved by the Programming Committee in November 2014

8. 8 Thank you for your kind attention!