1. Metropolia „Silesia” http://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katowice 35 km 60 km Metropolia „Silesia” [%]Silesia Province [%] area1218 km210%12 334 km2100% population2 mln49%4,6 mln100%

2. Metropolitan Association of Upper Silesia January 2007 – application for registration June 2007 – registration by Ministry of Internal Affairs September 2007 – election of structure bodies December 2007 – office opening History 14 citites; Open for new members; Members Assembly – legislative body (29 members); Board – executive body(7 members); Association Structure

3. Economy in „Silesia” Metropolis Employment structure:58,7%: service sector41,1% : industry and building0,2% : farming and agricultureNumber of companies registered 194 thousand GDP 67% of Silesia Province GDP 8,7% of country GDP

4. Science in „Silesia” Metropolis 58 universities with 134 thousand students. s (11% of country students); 10% of population with university level education; Second in Poland after Warsaw scientific research and development centre with over 80 institutes (10 per cent of country potential) Uczelnie publiczne Uczelnie niepubliczne

5. Best hospitals, employing highly regarded specialists, are situated in Metropolis cities. In particular, cardiologic, casualty, oncological and burns treatment departments gained international recognition. There are nearly 14,000 hospital beds in the Metropolis. A large number of concentrated nearby professional medical facilities guarantees comprehensive medical care on a European level. Healthcare in „Silesia” Metropolis

6. Priorities of the development

7. Fairs and missions Participation in investments fairs: Common stand of Metropolis Silesia in Munich during EXPO REAL 2010-2013 (since 2010 the largest Polish stand) Common stand of Metropolis Silesia in MIPIM 2012 and 2013 in Cannes Economic and investments mission to Milan, Madrid and Wien

8. Common actions Common investment offer of member cities of Metropolis Silesia – 97 investment plots Common investment promotion campaign – in medias and during the most important economic events Coorganization of European Economic Congress, the biggest business conference in CEE (6500 participants) Organisation of business conferences – eg. Silesia Business Hub

9. Promotion of cultural atractivness – numerous events, including Metropolitan Nicht of Theatres and Metropolitan Adventurous Game Virtual key to Metropolis – on-line portal pelniakultury.pl Cultural events

10. Metropolia „Silesia” is partner of project Silesian Tourist Information System, the leader is Silesian Tourism Organization The project will establish regional tourist information system: Marking and equiping 67 information points 101 infokiosques, Complex marking of 193 attractive places in region, Elaboration and dissemination of promotion materials, Development of touristic portal www.slaskie.travelwww.slaskie.travel Silesian Tourist Information System Total cost: 14 530 000 zł. Cofinansing rate (85%): 12 350 500 zł

11. SERPENTE’s overall objective is to improve energy efficiency in different typologies of publicly owned or managed buildings through improved public policies. SERPENTE contributes to the objectives of Lisbon, Gothenburg and Europe 2020 Strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. 10 partners from EU Implementation Period: January 2012 - December 2014 SERPENTE - Surpassing Energy Targets through Efficient Public Buildings

12. European Projects PERIURBAN PARKS – Improvement of effective management of Periurban parks SERPENTE – energy efficiency in public buildings Silesia n Tourist Information System Altogether in 2007 – 2013 Metropolia „Silesia” have raised 5,5 mln PLN (1,3 mln euro) from EU fundings for projects focused on culture promotion, investment offers, environmental protection and strategic analysis

13. dataFirst editionSecond edition Timeline2012 - 20132014 Volume191,084 GWh291 GWh Subjectcity street lighting and other public buildings lighting city street lighting and other public buildings lighting as well as medium voltage objects Points of delivery6,3 thousands9,9 thousands Units for agreement61 units, including: -20 municipalities - 41 other units (hospitals, cultural institutions) 146 units -26 municipalities - 120 other units Annual savings after purchase1,9 mln euro (7 996 tys. PLN)3,2 mln euro (13 492 tys. PLN) Annual saving for municipalities of Silesia Metropolis 1,5 mln euro (6 402 tys. PLN)2,8 mln euro (11 720 tys. PLN) Wholesale energy purchase

14. Metropolitan Association of Upper Silesia ul. Barbary 21a, 40-053 Katowice telefon: +48 (32) 253-0425 faks: +48(32) 253-0435 e-mail: biuro@gzm.org.pl, www.gzm.org.plbiuro@gzm.org.pl www.gzm.org.pl