The participation of Regione Piemonte in the Alpine Space Programme
Tiziana Dell’OlmoRegione Piemonte
Alpcity Final ConferenceOctober 16th, 2006
INTERREG III B ALPINE SPACE 2000-2006
Priority 1Promotion of the Alpine Space as a competitive and attractive living and economic space in the scope of a polycentric spatial
development in the EU
Priority 2Development of sustainable transport systems with particular consideration of efficiency, inter-modality and better accessibility
Priority 3Wise management of nature, landscapes and cultural heritage, promotion of the environment and the prevention of natural disasters
Total approved projects: 58
Managing AuthorityLand Salzburg (Austria)
Total financial resources123.785.600 €
INTERREG III B ALPINE SPACE 2000-2006
Priority 3
Measure 3.1 - 2 projectsAlpencom, Alpenergywood
Measure 3.2 - 5 projects Crafts, Culturalp, Habitalp, Via Alpina, Walser Alps
Measure 3.3 - 5 projectsAlps Gps Quakenet, Catchrisk, ClimChAlp, Meteorisk, Sismovalp
Priority 1
Measure 1.1 - 7 projects Alpcity (LP), Alplakes, E-motion, Gender Alp, Mars, Tusec-ip, Viadventure
Measure 1.2 - 6 projects Alpps, Aspect, Nena, Qualima, Sentedalps (ERDF-LP), Women Alpnet
Measure 2.1 - 2 projectsAlpnap, Monitraf
Measure 2.2 - 2 projectsAlpencors, AlpFrail
Priority 2
PROJECTS WITH PARTNERS FROM PIEMONTE
Total approved projects: 29Total funds: 7,5 Meuro
INTERREG III B ALPINE SPACE 2000-2006
PROJECTS WITH PARTNERS FROM PIEMONTE – THEMATIC AREAS
Local development and competitiveness: 13 projectsSustainable tourism, promotion of local products and natural/cultural heritage, ICT and innovation, SMEs development, support to small centres,…
Spatial policies: 4 projectsDevelopment of tools for decision-making, common strategies for land use, protection and enhancement of historical settlements, …
Transport/Accessibility: 4 projectsCommon actions in the field of logistics, intermodality, freight transport, traffic flows
Environment and risk prevention: 8 projectsProtection of biodiversity, renewable energies, tools for the prevention and management of natural and technological risks
INTERREG III B ALPINE SPACE 2000-2006
A SURVEY CARRIED OUT BY REGIONE PIEMONTE…
Generally positive evaluation of cooperation experience
Interest in working together, approaching different contexts, acquiring know-how and developing new methodologies and tools
Achieved results judged in line with initial expectations and objectives
Main positive findings: opportunity to enrich working methodologies and knowledge, cooperative spirit among partners
Main negative element: complexity and rigidity of administrative and financial management procedures
A broad majority declared the will to play a role also in future programme
Requirements for new programming period: simplification of administrative and financial procedures, stronger support by programme management bodies in project designing and managing
INTERREG III B ALPINE SPACE 2000-2006
INTERREG III B – III C IN PIEMONTE
Publication Achievements of current programming period
Interreg III B Medocc, Interreg III B Alpine Space, Interreg III C
75 projects funded total
Objective 1 - ConvergenceAddressed to least-developed Member States and Regions
Objective 2 – Regional competitiveness and employmentAll other European Regions
Objective 3 – European Territorial CooperationCross-border cooperation (Italy-France, Italy-Switzerland)Transnational cooperation: Programmes Alpine Space, Central Europe, MediterraneanInterregional cooperation: Interreg IV C (whole EU involved)
STRUCTURAL FUNDS 2007-2013
Lisbon StrategyKnowledge economy and innovation
Gothenburg Strategy Sustainable development
Reg. 1083/2006 (General Regulation)Reg. 1080/2006 (ERDF Regulation)Thematic concentration, strategic approach, coordination between funds and programmes
Community Strategic GuidelinesImproving the attractiveness of Member States, regions and citiesEncouraging innovation, entrepreneurship and the growth of the knowledge economyCreating more and better jobs
National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF)National strategy for the use of Structural Funds
STRUCTURAL FUNDS 2007-2013 - FRAMEWORK
Aim: to contribute to integrated territorial development
Thematic priority areas (art. 6 ERDF Regulation):
Innovation (the creation and development of scientific and technological networks, and the enhancement of regional R&TD and innovation capacities, where these make a direct contribution to the balanced economic development of transnational areas)
Environment (water management, energy efficiency, risk prevention and environmental protection activities with a clear transnational dimension)
Accessibility (activities to improve access to and quality of transport and telecommunications services where these have a clear transnational dimension)
Sustainable urban development (strengthening polycentric development at transnational, national and regional level, with a clear transnational impact)
TRANSNATIONAL COOPERATION
OBJ. 3 ALPINE SPACE PROGRAMME 2007-2013
PROGRAMMING PROCESS
Start up: beginning 2006
Task Force (programming process coordination) and 3 Working Groups (Programme contents, Financial issues, Structures and procedures)
Ongoing contacts with European Commission
Complete draft produced published on the website on August 14 th (public consultation)
Task Force will approve the Operational Programme on October 20 th
Submission to European Commission at the end of November
EC Decision expected early Spring 2007
Launch of first call: ? 2007
OBJ. 3 ALPINE SPACE PROGRAMME 2007-2013
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES (draft August 14th)
Overall strategic goalIncreasing competitiveness and quality of life by developing strategies and instruments in areas where transnational cooperation is required for sustainable solutions
5 Programme objectivesto support a balanced social, economic and spatial development by taking advantage of the potentials of the territory, fostering innovation and enhancing territorial cooperation
to improve the accessibility of the Alpine Space and manage its economical and environmental consequences
to improve connectivity within the Alpine Space through the development of communication and mobility solutions and better accessibility to services
to maintain and use the assets of the natural and cultural diversity for sustainable growth
to prevent natural and technological hazards and to manage their consequences, with special regard to risk management and climate change impacts and to a sound management of water resources and promotion of renewable energies
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PROGRAMME STRATEGY (draft August 14th)
Key elements of new strategic approach
Enhancing endogenous potentials
Involving relevant actors and political commitment
Building on experiences and capitalising of results
Transversal guiding principles: Innovation-oriented approach, integrated approach, sustainable development, equal opportunities and non-discrimination
OBJ. 3 ALPINE SPACE PROGRAMME 2007-2013
PRIORITY AXES (draft August 14th)
Priority 1: Competitiveness and attractiveness of the Alpine SpaceSMEs development, technology transfer, knowledge economy, polycentrism, urban and urban-rural cooperation, enhancement of “territorial capital” (natural, cultural, social, economic potentials for development)
Priority 2: Accessibility and connectivityIntermodality, logistics, sustainable mobility, transport security, peripheral areas accessibility
Priority 3: Environment and risk preventionWater, energy, natural and technological risks, natural-cultural assets, sustainable tourism
OBJ. 3 ALPINE SPACE PROGRAMME 2007-2013
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY AND PROCEDURES (draft August 14th)
(No Programme Complement)
Pro-active approach and more support to project applicants
Terms of Reference for each call, two-step procedure for projects selection
Key elements of new projects:
transnational added value
concrete results, i.e. to build something together (e.g. policy coordination, common tools and strategies), no “study projects” or exchange of experience only
involvement of relevant decision makers and direct impact on regional/local policies
complementarities and synergies with other funds/programmes
CONTACTS
Assessorato alle Politiche Territoriali Department of Spatial PoliciesAssessore/Councillor: Sergio Conti
Direzione Pianificazione e Gestione Urbanistica Urban Planning and Management DivisionDirettore/Manager: Franco Ferrero
Settore Pianificazione Territoriale Operativa Operational Spatial Planning OfficeCoordinamento Regionale Programmi Interreg III B – III C Regional Coordination of Interreg III B – III C ProgrammesDirigente/Responsible: Mariella Olivier
Contact: Tiziana Dell’Olmot. +39 011 432 2384/2536e-mail: [email protected]
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