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Northern Periphery Programme: Changing Contexts and New
Opportunities
Irene McMaster 15 November 2012
Northern Periphery Programme: Changing Contexts and New
Opportunities
Irene McMaster 15 November 2012
Irene McMaster, European Policies Research Centre, University of Strathclyde2
European Policies Research Centre
• Research institute based at the University of Strathclyde
• Specialise in comparative research on the design & implementation of regional development policies in Europe
• Research on territorial cooperation – Comparative studies of territorial cooperation programmes
across Europe– OECD territorial review of the NORA region– Evaluations of the Northern Periphery Programme
(INTERREG III & IVB)
2007-13 starting points…
“help peripheral and remote communities on the northern margins of Europe to develop their economic, social and
environmental potential”
• 2007-13 NPP built on a strong base of cooperation • Distinct identity & raison d’etre • Key changes:
– Tighter, more strategic focus: 2 programme priorities– Emphasis on projects which create innovative
transboundary products & services– Significantly expanded area
Irene McMaster, European Policies Research Centre, University of Strathclyde3
Change 2007-2013
Within the current period, the NPP has: – retained its strong, distinct identity– maintained its strategic focus and emphasis
on delivering products and services– involved partners and stake holders from
across the Programme area – delivered beneficial results– responded to challenges and adapted to
change in development and policy environments
Irene McMaster, European Policies Research Centre, University of Strathclyde4
Changing environments: Economic crisis
Economic crisis triggered major shift in fortunes across the area
•Heightens relevance & need for programmes like the NPP
However… •Operational & strategic challenges:
– meeting financial commitments– mobilising project partners
http://world-crisis.net/5
Changing Environments: Climate change
• The pace of Arctic melt even more rapid than predicted – serious environmental, social/cultural and economic implications
At the same time…
• Development opportunities:
– development & application of new tech– exploitation of mineral & marine resources – new navigation routes
Irene McMaster, European Policies Research Centre, University of Strathclyde6
Irene McMaster, European Policies Research Centre, University of Strathclyde7
Changing environments: demographic aging
• Demographic pressures on the region remain, including aging populations and youth out migration
– Field where the 2007-13 NPP has been very active
• MyHealth@Age• O40• RYE3
Irene McMaster, European Policies Research Centre, University of Strathclyde8
Changing policy contexts: Domestic policy
• Political change, e.g. Greenland, Iceland, Scotland – seeking to widen and deepen links to NPP partner countries
• Vested interests in the Arctic: Arctic States developing their own ‘Arctic Strategies’ and EU Arctic Strategy
• Increased profile of territorial cooperation
Irene McMaster, European Policies Research Centre, University of Strathclyde9
Irene McMaster, European Policies Research Centre, University of Strathclyde10
Changing policy contexts: EU
• Territorial cooperation embedded as pillar of Cohesion policy
• New forms of support• macro regional strategies• EGTC
• Arctic Strategy
Baltic Sea Strategy area
Irene McMaster, European Policies Research Centre11
Proposals for European territorial cooperation (ETC)
Reform priorities:•ETC more central to Cohesion policy•Links to Europe 2020•Greater strategic focus•More coherence / integration with national, regional and external cooperation programmes•Reduced administrative burden for programme managers and beneficiaries•Ensuring more demonstrable benefits •More resources (!!???)
‘nothing is agreed until everything is agreed’
Key issues during the debate on ETC
•geographical and financial eligibility – who gets what•inclusion of ETC in the Partnership Agreements – level of detail on commitments about the content of individual programmes•degree of flexibility in provisions on thematic concentration within Territorial Cooperation programmes •questions around the degree of simplification
Irene McMaster, European Policies Research Centre, University of Strathclyde12
Summary
• NPP’s clear strategy and focus on innovative products and services - key strengths
• Key challenges remain, e.g. accessibility, supporting SMEs
• Substantial changes in relation to:– economic crisis – climate change– domestic policy contexts– EU policy frameworks
Irene McMaster, European Policies Research Centre, University of Strathclyde13
Conclusion
http://www.birdforum.net/opus/Rock_Ptarmigan, http://www.birdfinders.co.uk/news/finland-norway-2008-pics.html,
http://www.alaska-in-pictures.com/spring-rock-ptarmigan-6136-pictures.htm
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