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| Country: Cross- border cooperation (Denmark, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden) Territorial cooperation South Baltic Cross-border Co-operation programme 2007-13 Total ERDF amount of the programme: €60 735 659 | |||
| Main priority areas of the Strategy | ERDF amount for projects in line with the Strategy62 (€)
| ERDF amount financing Flagship Projects identified in the Action Plan of the Strategy (€)
| ERDF amount for other projects contributing to the Strategy (€)
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| R&D | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Innovation63 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Energy | 5 285 948.51 | 0 | 5 285 948.51 |
| Transport | 5 789 888.55 | 0 | 5 789 888.55 |
| Environment | 8 866 949.86 | 0 | 8 866 949.86 |
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Other: SMEs, human resources (incl. labour market), sustainable development (incl. culture heritage and tourism) | 15 610 631.52 | 1 023 333.33 | 14 587 298.19 |
| Total ERDF | 35 553 418.44 | 1 023 333.33 | 34 530 085.11 |
Projects of the SBP in line with the Action Plan and its 15 Priority Areas
Detailed information on the SBP projects, which are presented below can be found on the programme website:
http://en.southbaltic.eu/db/?lang_id=2&id_db=4
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Priority Area |
Project title (approved within 1-5 Calls) |
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Environmentally Sustainable Place | |
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1. To reduce nutrient inputs to the sea to acceptable levels |
- Modern Water Management in the South Baltic Sea Area - Action for the Reinforcement of the Transitional Waters’ Environmental Integrity - Joint use of the Danish Decision Support System (DSS) for minimising use and outflows of herbicides -Wetlands, Algae and Biogas - A southern Baltic Sea Eutrophication Counteract Project -Modern Water Management in the South Baltic Sea Area - upgrade project |
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2. To preserve natural zones and biodiversity, including fisheries |
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3. To reduce the use and impact of hazardous substances |
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4. To become a model region for clean shipping |
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5. To mitigate and adapt to climate change |
-Increasing Energy Saving through Conversion to LED lighting in Public Space -Household Participation in Waste Management -Sustainable RES-CHAINS in the South Baltic Region
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Prosperous Place | |
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6. To remove hindrances to the internal market in the Baltic Sea Region including to improve cooperation in the customs and tax area |
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7. To exploit the full potential of the region in research and innovation |
-Valorisation of Knowledge-intensive Ideas in the South Baltic area - Eco4Life - South Baltic Network for Environmental and Life Sciences to Boost Cross Border Cooperation - Responsible Entrepreneurship - a way of increasing SMEs’ competitiveness during economic crisis
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8. Implementing the Small Business Act: to promote entrepreneurship, strengthen SMEs and increase the efficient use of human resources |
- Catching the future - Business and Development Exchange in the South Baltic region - Development of Innovative Systems through Knowledge Exchange -South Baltic Offshore Wind Energy Regions -Wind Energy in the BSR - the Extension -Wind energy in the BSR 2: Demonstrators - the Upgrade
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9. To reinforce sustainability of agriculture, forestry and fisheries |
-Hardwoods are Good - Supporting the entrepreneurs of the forestry hardwood chain in the South Baltic Region (a part of the Flagship Project under the Priority Area ‘Sustainable forest management in the Baltic Sea Region - EFINORD’) |
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Accessible and Attractive Place | |
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10. To improve the access to, and the efficiency and security of, the energy markets |
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11. To improve internal and external transport links |
- Intermodal Cross-border Passenger Transport Solutions - supporting integration of interface regions - Oversize Baltic - South Baltic Global Access -Innovative Investments for Improved Public Passenger Transport in SBA – an upgrade of the INTERFACE project |
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12. To maintain and reinforce attractiveness of the Baltic Sea Region in particular through education, youth, tourism, culture and health |
- Joint Development of Cross-border Tourism Information Products by South Baltic Oceanographic Museums -Developing the Four Corners as a Sustainable Destination, based on natural and cultural heritage -SeaSide - Developing excellent cultural destinations in the Southern Baltic Area - United in Diversity - Baltic Active Education Network for development of people-to-people initiatives - The South Baltic Area - Violence Free Zone - Youth Cross-border Cooperation and Communication Project - The South Baltic WebLab - a virtual laboratory on marine science for school students - Analysis and Advice for the Best Solutions for Disabled people and their Environment - Implementation of eGuides with Cross-border shared content for South Baltic Oceanographic Museums - Maritime Education and Sail Training for Young People - Re-vitalisation of the European Culture Route in the South Baltic Area – Pomeranian Way of St. James |
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Safe and Secure Place | |
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13. To become a leading region in maritime safety and security |
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14. To reinforce protection from major emergencies at sea and on land |
- Dredged Materials in Dike Construction - Implementation in the SBR using Geosynthetics and Soil Improvement |
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15. To decrease the volume of, and harm done by, cross-border crime |
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3.2.1.6. Latvia-Lithuania CBC programme
Description
The cooperation area covers Southern Latvia and Northern Lithuania, extending from the Baltic Sea in the west to the EU external border with Russia and Belarus in the east, including the Latvian regions of Kurzemi, Latgali and Zemgali and Lithuanian regions of Klaipėdos, Šiaulių, Telšių, Panevėžio and Utenos. The Kauno region of Lithuania may take part in projects as an adjacent area, i.e. receiving a maximum 20% of the ERDF funding allocated to the programme.
The overall objective of the programme is to contribute to the sustainable and cohesive socio-economic development of the border region. This involves making it a competitive place for economic and business development and an attractive place for people to live in and visit.
The programme area has over three million inhabitants and is characterised by a depopulation trend and a relatively low-density population. The area is predominantly agricultural, but also includes forests as well as a significant stretch of the Baltic Sea coastline. The region is located on major transport routes (Via Baltica and Via Hansaetica), including several ice-free ports, and thus serves as a key corridor connecting north-south and east-west traffic.
Another feature of the area is the growing gap between urban and rural settlements in terms of living conditions and competitiveness. Investment is therefore needed for improving local infrastructure, living conditions, access to public services and management of environmental resources for local communities on both sides of the border. Tourism is also seen as offering major potential for the development of the area.
Programme priorities
Priority 1: Encouragement of Socio-economic Development and Competitiveness of the Region
The aim of this priority is to facilitate development in business, the labour market and research and technology, and to improve the internal and external accessibility of the border regions.
Priority 2: Attractive Living Environment and Development of Sustainable Communities
This priority aims to enhance the joint management of public services and natural resources, increase the attractiveness of the border regions, and develop active and sustainable communities.
Priority 3: Technical Assistance
Implementation of the programme (administration, monitoring, publicity, control)
Breakdown of finances by priority
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Priority axis |
ERDF contribution (€) |
National contribution (€) |
Total (€) |
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1: Socio-economic development and competitiveness |
32 000 000 |
5 600 000 |
37 600 000 |
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2: Attractive living environment, sustainable communities |
28 100 000 |
5 000 000 |
33 100 000 |
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3: Technical assistance |
3 800 000 |
1 100 000 |
4 900 000 |
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Total |
63 900 000 |
11 700 000 |
75 600 000 |
Contribution to EUSBSR
27 projects are identified as being in line with the EUSBSR (all four pillars), out of a total of 75 running projects. The total amount of ERDF funds committed to these 27 projects is €22.4 million. Detailed information on these projects is available on www.latlit.eu .
No contribution to the implementation of Flagship Projects has been identified so far.
The programme manual was modified and project applicants now have to provide information on how their project will support the implementation of the EUSBSR. A request for programme modification (shifting of funds between priorities, to ensure better contribution to the implementation of the EUSBSR) was submitted to the Commission and is currently (June 2011) going through the decision process.
EUSBSR takes an important place in the programme's information activities.
Tables and figures relating to the programme contribution to the EUSBSR
Share of ERDF investments contributing to the priority areas of the Strategy
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Main priority areas |
ERDF amount (€) |
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Culture |
4 810 443 |
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Energy |
853 221 |
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Environmental protection and risk prevention |
6 396 462 |
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Improving human capital |
1 399 982 |
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Improving access to employment and sustainability |
164 145 |
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Improving the social inclusion of less-favoured individuals |
134 773 |
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Increasing the adaptability of workers and firms, enterprises and entrepreneurs |
614 751 |
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Investment in social infrastructure |
1 486 825 |
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R&TD, innovation and entrepreneurship |
165 555 |
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Tourism |
1 344 639 |
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Transport |
4 982 358 |
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Total ERDF |
22 353 155 |
3.2.1.7. Fehmarnbelt Region (DK-DE) CBC programme
Description
The programme covers the region of Sjælland in Denmark and parts of Schleswig-Holstein in Germany (Kreis Plön, Kreis Ostholstein and Hansestadt Lübeck).
The overall aim of the programme is to turn the Baltic Sea space into a functional maritime region, thereby improving the attractiveness and the economic position of the programme area along the Hamburg-Copenhagen/Malmö axis.
Programme priorities
Priority 1: Economy, Innovation, Maritime Affairs and the Environment
Activities supported under this priority include encouraging entrepreneurial initiatives, promoting the region as a business location, product development, developing the innovative capacity of enterprises, improving the health sector and maritime branches, boosting tourism and preserving cultural heritage. Environmental sustainability is supported through financing actions designed to protect the environment and promote the use of renewable energies.
Priority 2: Cross-border Structures and Human Resources
This priority focuses on strengthening regional identity, developing cooperation for language training opportunities and the cross-border labour market, as well as improving public transport across the border.
Priority 3: Technical Assistance
Implementation of the programme (administration, monitoring, publicity, control)
Breakdown of finances by priority (rounded off)
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Priority axis |
ERDF contribution (€) |
National contribution (€) |
Total (€) |
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1: Economy, Innovation, Maritime Affairs and the Environment |
10 800 000 |
3 600 000 |
14 400 000 |
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2: Cross-border Structures and Human Resources |
10 800 000 |
3 600 000 |
14 400 000 |
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3: Technical Assistance |
1 400 000 |
1 400 000 |
2 700 000 |
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Total |
22 900 000 |
8 500 000 |
31 400 000 |
Contribution to EUSBSR
The programme's activities contribute to all pillars of the Strategy with the exception of the Safety and Security pillar. There is a particular focus on priority areas eight and 12 (education and tourism). 11 out of its current 14 projects (end 2010) are identified as directly supporting the Strategy.
The programme has:
• introduced new selection criteria for the Strategy;
• added information about the Strategy on its homepage;
• updated its hand-out material with information about the Strategy;
• undertaken to give substantial information about the Strategy at information meetings
• organised workshops on the Strategy;
• contributed to EUSBSR debates through its membership in BSSSC and BDF.
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Main Priority areas of the EUSBSR |
Projects contributing to the Strategy |
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R&D |
0 |
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Innovation |
Klar til Femern Bælt 2012. BeltFood. VET. Regionalmanagement |
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Energy |
0 |
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Transport |
0 |
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Environment |
0 |
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Education |
ArtTeMa Regio-Net ProNet
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Tourism |
Cruising Fehmarnbelt Baltic Sailing 2 Baltic Bridge II Destination Fehmarnbelt |
3.2.1.8. Estonia-Latvia Programme
Description
The programme covers the regions of Lääne-Eesti, Lõuna-Eesti, Kurzeme, Riga, Pieriga and Vidzeme along the Estonian-Latvian border. Other regions of both countries can take part in projects as adjacent areas, receiving a maximum 20% of the ERDF funding allocated to the programme.
The aims of the programme are to promote entrepreneurship, match the skills of the unemployed with those required in the labour market, and upgrade transport links across the region. The programme also promotes sustainable development and economic competitiveness in the region covered, by taking an integrated and cross-border approach to economic, social and environmental development in ways that involve and benefit local people and communities.
The investments made should result in better physical connectivity, enhanced joint management of public services and resources, higher numbers of business start-ups and tourism products, and more active local communities cooperating across the border. Business operators should benefit from increased capacity, while citizens from the region should benefit from increased knowledge through joint education and training activities.
Programme priorities
Priority 1: Increased Cohesion of the Programme Area
This priority aims to ensure better physical cohesion and integration of the programme area by reducing isolation and increasing internal and external connectivity. Support is also targeted at enhancing the joint management of public services and resources.
Priority 2: Higher Competitiveness of the Programme Area
This priority focuses on improving the environment for conducting business activities, while taking into account structural changes in the economy and the labour market. Support also targets business start-ups and development, helps to increase the attractiveness of the programme area and enhances employable skills and human resources.
Priority 3: Active, Sustainable and Integrated Communities
The focus is on boosting the attractiveness of the programme area, making it a valued living and working environment. Support is also targeted at improving the sustainability of the area by promoting the vitality of local communities and supporting cross-border social and cultural interactions through activities at grassroots level.
Priority 4: Technical Assistance
Implementation of the programme (administration, monitoring, evaluation, control)
Breakdown of finances by priority (rounded off)
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Priority axis |
ERDF contribution (€) |
National contribution (€) |
Total (€) |
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1: Increased cohesion of the programme area |
18 000 000 |
4 000 000 |
22 000 000 |
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2: Higher competitiveness of the programme area |
14 400 000 |
4 100 000 |
18 500 000 |
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3: Active, sustainable and integrated communities |
3 600 000 |
600 000 |
4 200 000 |
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4: Technical assistance |
2 300 000 |
4 100 000 |
6 400 000 |
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Total |
38 200 000 |
12 800 000 |
51 100 000 |
Contribution to EUSBSR
Eight projects are identified as having links with the Strategy (priority areas eight, 11 and 12), out of a total of 38 running projects. No Flagship Projects or projects contributing directly to the Strategy are identified at this stage.
The total ERDF amount for these eight projects is €9.8 million(out of a total of €24 million ERDF funding committed by end 2010).
Project applicants are not obliged to include any reference to the EUSBSR in the application. Identification/labelling of relevant projects in done by the programme's Joint Technical Secretariat.
Tables and figures relating to the programme contribution to the EUSBSR
Allocated total ERDF funding 2007-10 in relation to the EUSBSR
| Main Priority areas of the Strategy | ERDF amount for projects contributing indirectly to the Strategy (€) | ERDF amount financing Flagship Projects identified in the Action Plan of the Strategy (€) | ERDF amount for other projects contributing to the Strategy (€) |
| R&D |
1 628 385 | | |
| Innovation | 477 520 | | |
| Energy |
1 227 920 | | |
| Transport |
4 076 373 | | |
| Environment | - | | |
| Other (tourism) |
2 340 785 | |
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| Total ERDF |
9 750 983 |
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3.2.1.9. Central Baltic INTERREG IV A programme
Description
The programme covers certain regions of Estonia, Finland (incl. Åland), Latvia and Sweden.
The Central Baltic programme aims at creating a globally recognised, dynamic, sustainable and competitive region which is attractive for businesses and visitors and where people want to live, work and invest. The programme taps into the potential available for making the Central Baltic area a place for growth and innovation, working together for a better environment, optimising internal and external accessibility, investing in its residents' overall well-being and security, addressing new socio-economic challenges, facilitating cultural cooperation, and strengthening the area's common identity.
Programme priorities
Priority 1: Safe and Healthy Environment
This priority focuses on protecting and improving the common environment of the Central Baltic area and places special emphasis on protecting the Baltic Sea itself. It also focuses on supporting sustainable environmental development in the area.
Priority 2: Economically Competitive and Innovative Region
This priority focuses on enhancing the overall economic development and competitiveness of the area. Emphasis is put on innovation, the development of connections to facilitate cross-border cooperation and better flows of goods and people, improvements in how the labour force is used and the development of the tourism sector.
Priority 3: Attractive and Dynamic Societies
This priority addresses the health, well-being and security of the population as well as cooperation for strengthening cultural exchange and cohesion in the area covered. The aim is to create a region with equal opportunities for different groups of the population and support their active participation in society.
Priority 4: Technical Assistance
Implementation of the programme (administration, monitoring, publicity, control)
Breakdown of finances by priority (rounded off)
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Priority axis |
ERDF contribution (€) |
National contribution (€) |
Total (€) |
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1: Safe and Healthy Environment |
28 100 000 |
8 000 000 |
36 100 000 |
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2: Economically Competitive and Innovative Region |
42 400 000 |
10 600 000 |
53 000 000 |
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3: Attractive and Dynamic Societies |
25 500 000 |
6 400 000 |
31 900 000 |
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4: Technical Assistance |
6 100 000 |
6 100 000 |
12 300 000 |
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Total |
102200 000 |
31 100 000 |
133 300 000 |
Detailed information about the programme, its contribution to the EUSBSR and project descriptions are available on www.centralbaltic.eu.
Contribution to EUSBSR
53 out of 83 approved projects (end 2010) are labelled as being relevant to the implementation of the EUSBSR. Two projects are part of Flagship Projects: VOMARE (Voluntary Maritime Rescue) for priority area 14.1 Assess volunteer troops’ capacities regarding maritime pollution response, as well as maritime search and rescue operations, and BTP (Baltic Training Programme) for priority area 12.5 Education.
€47 million ERDF is allocated to Flagship Projects and projects contributing to the EUSBSR. A further €24 million is allocated to projects in line with the EUSBSR.
Starting from the 4th call for applications (May 2010), the application form includes a new input field where all project applicants are asked to explain if and how they see their project supporting the EUSBSR. The assessment reports prepared for the Steering Committees take the EUSBSR into account.
The Central Baltic JTS organised several EUSBSR related information and training events, and participated in a wide range of events, as well as in the INTERACT lab group. Information about the EUSBSR is available on the programme's website and in the project showcase brochure. Cooperation and close contacts with relevant PACs have been established. EUSBSR is covered in the programme's mid-term evaluation.
Tables and figures relating to the programme contribution to the EUSBSR
Allocated total ERDF funding 2007-10 in relation to the EUSBSR
| Main Priority areas of the Strategy | ERDF amount for projects in line with the Strategy (€)
| ERDF amount financing Flagship Projects identified in the Action Plan of the Strategy (€)
| ERDF amount for other projects contributing to the Strategy (€)
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| R&D | | | 2 412 346 |
| Innovation | 5 162 995 | | 1 531 275 |
| Energy | | | 762 398 |
| Transport | 1 694 873 | | 2 755 498 |
| Environment | 12 006 776 | | 10 518 998 |
| Other | 5 644 399 | 1 429 876 |
28 101 385 |
| Total ERDF | 24 509 043 |
1 429 876 | 46 081 900 |
Share of ERDF investments contributing to the priority areas of the Strategy
(sum of Flagship Projects and other projects contributing to the Strategy)
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Main priority areas |
ERDF amount (€) |
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R&D |
2 412 346 |
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Innovation |
1 531 275 |
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Energy |
762 398 |
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Transport |
2 755 498 |
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Environment |
10 518 998 |
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Other |
29 531 261 |
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Total ERDF amount |
47 511 776 |
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Total ERDF amount of OP (TA included) |
102 179 012 |
The group ‘Other’ consists of projects deriving from various regional cross border development needs covering innovative, environmental, social and cultural features however not directly attributable to the other categories set in the above tables.
3.2.1.10. Syddanmark-Schleswig-KERN (DK-DE) INTERREG IV A
Description
The programme covers the Danish region of Syddanmark and parts of Schleswig-Holstein in Germany (Region Schleswig, consisting of Kreis Nordfriesland, Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg and Stadt Flensburg; and Region K.E.R.N., consisting of Kreis Rendsburg-Eckernförde, Landeshauptstadt Kiel and Stadt Neumünster).
By harnessing regional resources, the programme aims to help the cross-border area become an active player in the global market-place. The focus is on improving the area’s attractiveness and further strengthening the cross-border cooperation that was developed under previous programming periods.
The programme aims to improve regional competitiveness and nurture a sustainable environment. Its activities should make the cross-border area a more attractive location for enterprises and enhance the quality of life of local residents. The development of cross-border transport connections and the creation of new businesses and services are key programme goals.
Programme priorities
Priority 1: Reinforcement and consolidation of the region’s knowledge-based economy
Activities supported in this priority include: economic cooperation and enterprise creation; the development and introduction of new technologies; cooperation in research and education; tourism development; and new initiatives in the health care sector.
Priority 2: Development of framework conditions in the area
The aim is to develop human resources and create a sustainable environment. Subjects that are high on the programme agenda include: sustainable energy use, transport and logistics, and the development of housing that reflects the demographic need.
Priority 3: Day-to-day cooperation and functional integration in the border region
This priority seeks to support cultural and linguistic cooperation as well as initiatives to bring the region’s young people closer together. In addition, cross-border employment and education, public transport and administrative cooperation are promoted.
Priority 4: Technical assistance
Implementation of the programme (administration, monitoring, publicity, control)
Breakdown of finances by priority (rounded off)
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Priority axis |
ERDF contribution (€) |
National contribution (€) |
Total (€) |
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1: The regional knowledge-based economy |
20 800 000 |
9 600 000 |
30 400 000 |
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2: Development of framework conditions |
10 400 000 |
4 800 000 |
15 200 000 |
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3: Day-to-day cooperation and functional integration |
10 400 000 |
4 800 000 |
15 200 000 |
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4: Technical Assistance |
2 700 000 |
2 200 000 |
4 800 000 |
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Total |
44 300 000 |
21 400 000 |
65 700 000 |
Contribution to EUSBSR
The programme's priority's and objective's are to a large extent in line with the EUSBSR.
22 supported projects have links with the Strategy (five in the environment pillar, nine in the prosperity pillar, eight in accessibility/attractiveness, 0 in security). No Flagship Projects or projects contributing directly to the implementation of the strategy are identified.
€12 million of ERDF funds are allocated to the projects with links to the Strategy (end 2010).
Tables and figures relating to the programme contribution to the EUSBSR
Allocated total ERDF funding 2007-10 in relation to the EUSBSR (all amounts in euro)
| Main Priority areas of the Strategy | ERDF amount for projects in line with the Strategy (€)
| ERDF amount financing Flagship Projects identified in the Action Plan of the Strategy (€)
| ERDF amount for other projects contributing to the Strategy (€)
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| R&D | 2 695 387 | | |
| Innovation | 1 738 032 | | |
| Energy | 799 999 | | |
| Transport | 1 004 780 | | |
| Environment | 2 359 299 | | |
| Other | 3 761 138 | |
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| Total ERDF | 12 358 635 |
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