1. The Future of Transnational Cooperation in Central Europe (2007-13) Claudia Pamperl JTS INTERRREG IIIC East

2. 2 European Territorial Cooperation objective (current INTERREG III) 2,52% 7,75 Bill. € Regional Competitiveness and Employment objective (current Obj. 2+3) 15,95 % 49,12 Bill. € Convergence objective (current Obj. 1) 81,54% 251,16 Bill. € Cross-border Cooperation (current INTERREG IIIA) Transnational Cooperation (now INTERREG IIIB) Interregional Cooperation + Networks (current INTERREG IIIC; INTERACT/ESPON / URBACT) Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 Structural Funds 2007-2013

3. 3 Interregional Cooperation + Networks (INTERREG IVC, INTERACT, ESPON, URBACT) 0,392 Bill. € Transnational Cooperation (INTERREG IVB, 13 programme areas) 1,581 Bill. € Cross-Border Cooperation (INTERREG IVA, 6 5 programme areas ) 5,576 Bill. € European Territorial Cooperation 73,86% 20,95% 5,19%

4. 4 Programme Overall Objectives: Based on the Lisbon and Gothenburg agenda the Central Europe programme aims at: Strengthening territorial cohesion Promoting internal integration Enhancing competitiveness

5. 5 Programme Area 8 Member States: PL, AT, SL, CZ, HU, SI parts of DE and IT UA: observer status

6. 6 Programme Structures Monitoring Committee (AT,CZ, DE, HU, IT, PL, SK, SI + UA as observer) Designated Managing Authority: City of Vienna, Department for EU Strategy and Economic Development Designated Certifying Authority: City of Vienna, Department for Budget and Finances Designated Audit Authority: Federal Chancellery of the Republic of Austria Joint Technical Secretariat: based in Vienna CENTRAL EUROPE Contact Points: to be set up by participating Member States

7. 7 Beneficiaries and Target groups Beneficiaries:  National, regional, local public authorities  Public equivalent bodies  Private institutions Target groups (depending on priorities!)  National, regional, local public authorities  Public equivalent bodies such as regional development and innovation agencies  Association formed by regional or local authorities  Association formed by public equivalent bodies  Etc.

8. 8 Thematic Priorities and Areas of Intervention (I) Priority 1: Facilitating Innovation  Enhancing framework conditions for innovation  Establishing capabilities for the diffusion and application of innovation  Fostering knowledge development Priority 2: Improving Accessibility  Improving Central Europe’s interconnectivity  Developing multimodal logistics’ cooperation  Promoting sustainable and safe mobility  Promoting ICT and alternative solutions for enhancing access

9. 9 Priority 3: Using our environment responsibly  Developing a high quality environment by managing and protecting natural resources and heritage  Reducing risks and impacts of natural and man-made hazards  Supporting the use of renewable energy sources and increasing energy efficiency  Support environmentally friendly technologies and activities Priority 4: Enhancing competitiveness and attractiveness of cities and regions  Developing polycentric settlement structures and territorial cooperation  Addressing the territorial effects of demographic and social change on urban and regional development  Capitalising on cultural resources for more attractive cities and regions Thematic Priorities and Areas of Intervention (II)

10. 10 Programme Budget Total Budget 298 Mio. € - total ERDF 246 Mio. €  priority 1 Innovation: app. 20%  priority 2 Accessibility: app. 26%  priority 3 Environment: app. 26%  priority 4 Cities & regions: app. 22% Rate of assistance  Up to 75 % (AT, DE, IT)  Up to 85% (CZ, HU, PL, SK, SI)  Privates to be defined in the Implementation Manual Indicative project size: 1-5 Mio € total budget Up to 20% of ERDF budget of the project for EU partners from outside the programme area. Up to 10% of ERDF budget for activities carried out in third countries.

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12. 12 Investments; Strategic Projects Investments  form part of or be the result of transnational project  have a transnational effect  create a physical link or functional connection between regions  have a demonstrating/model or pilot character; results of “pilot investment” should be transferable Strategic Projects  are of particular strategic value for the programme  strategic top down approach for generation and selection added to traditional bottom-up involvement of partners  e.g via targeted calls with with specific Terms of References possible

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14. 14 Estimated Time Frame for Start-up June 2007: submission of Operational Programme to the European Commission 2-3 July 2007: Programme Kick Off Forum, City Hall, Vienna Autumn 2007: approval of the Programme by EC End of 2007-beginning 2008: launch of the 1st call for projects (Spring) 2008: first decisions on operations to be approved

15. For any further detail: claudia.pamperl@interreg3c.net info@central2013.eu www.central2013.eu Thank you for your attention!