Scottish Lead Partner and Partner Seminar

Regional Contact PointsWhat we can offer and how we can help you

16 - 17th March, 2009 - Inverness, ScotlandDenise Pirie

European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund

Regional Contact Point (RCP)

Background

Effective body for communicating objectives

Local and Regional Representation

Implementation of Programme

Future Awareness Raising Process

RCP Tasks

Working at grass root level

Facilitate project generation process

Arrange networking activities

Ensure Regional Advisory Groups (RAGs) appraisal

Regional Appraisal Process – preparatory projects

Common Activities for all RCPs

Networking and dissemination – assisting Secretariat to promote programme Annual networking event – NPP Project Partners within a Region Yearly RCP/Programme Secretariat meeting Partenariats or Thematic meetings Annual Conference or Lead Partner Seminar Regional Press Release Produce information for Region

Project Generation

New application developments

Main advisory body to idea holders

Liaise with Secretariat and other RCPs

Guidance on information

Project Appraisal Process

Assist Programme Secretariat in assessment process – preparatory

projects

Organise RAG meetings

Reporting secretary at RAG meeting

Other

Assist Programme Secretariat – PMC meetings

Report – Annual Activity Report

Contact

Mrs Denise PirieEuropean ManagerHighlands and Islands EnterpriseCowan HouseInverness Retail and Business ParkInvernessIV2 7GF

T: +44 (0)1463 244 252F: +44 (0)1463 244 241M: +44 (0)7833 298 521denise.pirie@hient.co.uk

For further information, please visit:

www.northernperiphery.eu

Thank you for listening!

l Any Questions?