1. TERRITORIAL CO-ORDINATION OF EUROPEAN AND NATIONAL POLICIES: THE CASE OF SCOTLAND Dr John Rigg Head of European Structural Funds Division Scottish Government Glasgow Brussels 2 July 2010

2. Content Background on European Structural Funds in Scotland The medium-term context: key policy issues Necessary conditions for improving policy coherence

3. European Structural Funds in Scotland Good track record of successful programmes and projects Relatively small scale: 820m euros for ERDF and ESF in 2007-13 Engagement with partners Alignment with domestic policy objectives Generally positive experience of Cross-Border and Transnational Co-operation programmes

4. Key issues for the Scottish Government Central Purpose: the promotion of sustained economic growth Shift to low carbon economy -> challenging statutory obligations for reductions in emissions Severe pressure on the public finances -> implications for the size and role of government

5. Improving policy coherence: necessary conditions 1. Coherence of Strategy A clear line of sight -EU2020 -> National Framework -> Government Economic Strategy -> Operational Programmes A clear policy focus -assessment of choices -identification of priorities -communication with partners

6. Improving policy coherence: necessary conditions 2. Coherence of Delivery An integrated approach - Infrastructure; business support; skills and training, etc - ERDF and ESF Adding value at every level - what/where exactly is the market failure? Promotion of local governance and decision making

7. Improving policy coherence: necessary conditions 3. Coherence of administration Simplified Proportionate Consistent Not retrospective Efficient