Cooperation in the mainstream programmes / article 37-6b example of Limousin (France) 731 000...

Cooperation in the mainstream Cooperation in the mainstream programmes / article 37-6bprogrammes / article 37-6b

example of Limousin (France)example of Limousin (France)

• 731 000 inhabitants731 000 inhabitants

• 43 inhab / km²43 inhab / km²

• 39% population is rural39% population is rural

• Reference in the regional OPReference in the regional OP• Budget allocationBudget allocation• Types of operationTypes of operation• Conditions for implementationConditions for implementation• Communication strategyCommunication strategy• Administrative procedureAdministrative procedure

- Application form- Application form- Required justifying documents- Required justifying documents- Letter of commitment- Letter of commitment

• Practical case study Practical case study

Agenda

Reference in the ROPAxis 5

Strategic objectives

To reduce the negative impact of borders on economic development and EU territorial integration

To improve the efficiency of policies and tools dedicated to competitiveness and cohesion

To identify innovative solutions to similar problems for which a regional or national approach is not relevant

To valorize Limousin’s potential and know-how and to reinforce its positive image

Reference in the ROPAxis 5

Specific objectives

To disseminate the added value of previous interregional cooperation experiences

To stimulate, facilitate and simplify the access to interregional cooperation

To develop transnational partnerships able to apply for targeted European programmes (FP7, CIP, Youth…)

To promote interregional cooperation for the benefit of local stakeholders

Strategic orientations Strategic orientations of OP ERDF in Limousinof OP ERDF in Limousin

Axis 1 = Reinforcing the potential of research, training, innovation & technologies transfers

Axis 2 = Developing the competitiveness, entrepreneurship and employment

Axis 3 = Reinforcing the capacity of territories to attract and welcome new populations

Axis 4 = Valorising the quality of environment and ensuring sustainable development

Axis 5 = Facilitating partnerships of international and interregional cooperation

Budget allocationBudget allocationof OP ERDF in Limousinof OP ERDF in Limousin

22 %127 259 135 €566 902 823 €TotalTotal

60 %3 619 135 €6 031 892 €Technical Technical assistanceassistance

40 %4 000 000 €10 000 000 €Axis 5Axis 5

25 %16 340 000 €65 400 000 €Axis 4Axis 4

22 %38 000 000 €172 500 000 €Axis 3Axis 3

17 %35 000 000 €201 259 820 €Axis 2Axis 2

27 %30 300 000 €111 711 111 €Axis 1Axis 1

ERDFERDFfunding ratefunding rate

ERDFERDFamountamount

Total Total ExpendituresExpenditures

Axis 5Types of operation

Networks = exchange and dissemination of informations between partners interested in a project => new knowledge and innovative methods

Pilot projects = exchange and transfer of good practices, concentrating on a specific thematic of cooperation => new types of actions

Regional frame operation = capitalisation of good practices within a strategic and operational framework => methodology and tools for transfer

Intensity of Intensity of cooperationcooperation

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Axis 5Axis 5Coherence and synergiesCoherence and synergies

Pilot projects

Regional frame operation

Networks

Measure 1 1 million € ERDF

Measure 22 millions € ERDF

Measure 31 million € ERDF

Local initiatives of bilateral cooperation

Axis 5 – Measure 1Axis 5 – Measure 1“Regional frame operation”“Regional frame operation”

BeneficiariesRegional authorities (NUTS II)

Types of actionsElaboration of a « resources center » for the capitalization of regional & transferable good practices

Types of expendituresTravelling costs, personnel costs for management and coordination, logistical costs for organizing seminars, trainings and conferences, studies, translation and communication costs

Eligibility conditionsThematic coherence with regional strategy focusing on rural development and territorial cohesionMininum 5 partners involved from 3 member states

Funding conditionsMaximum public funding rate = 100%Maximum ERDF rate = 75%Minimum ERDF amount = 500 000 €

CAPITALIZATIONCAPITALIZATION

Axis 5 – Measure 2Axis 5 – Measure 2“Pilot projects”“Pilot projects”

BeneficiariesLocal authorities, natural parks, associations, research and training institutes, consular chambers, firms

Types of actionsTransfer of experiences, knowledge & know-how, implementation of tools & services, common actions, methodological support for EU project application

Types of expendituresIngeneering, studies and expertiseTravel expenses

Material investment within a pilot action and for exceptional circumstances, real estate expenses

Eligibility conditionsThematic coherence with regional strategyMininum 2 partners involved from 2 member states


EXPERIMENTATIONEXPERIMENTATION

Axis 5 – Measure 3Axis 5 – Measure 3“Networks”“Networks”

BeneficiariesLocal authorities, natural parks, associations, research and training institutes, consular chambers, firms

Types of actionsParticipation of Limousin partners involved in existing cooperation networks, support to the creation of new networks (focusing on scientific & technological issues)

Types of expendituresTravelling costs, personnel costs for management and coordination, logistical costs for organizing seminars, trainings and conferences, translation costs, studies

Eligibility conditionsThematic coherence with regional strategyMininum 3 partners involved from 3 member states


EXCHANGESEXCHANGES

Axis 5 – CooperationAxis 5 – CooperationHow to promote the projects ?How to promote the projects ?

No call procedure in Limousin until now

Communication plan targeted to project leaders :

• A specific leaflet with practical informations

• Organization of local meetings with all intersted stakeholders

• A web site www.europeenlimousin.fr

Axis 5 – CooperationAxis 5 – CooperationAdministrative procedureAdministrative procedure

Decision of the Programming Regional Committee for European Funds

Decision of the Limousin Regional Assembly

Signature of a Protocol → Commitment of the project leader and financial partners in terms of :

• Schedule

• Paying conditions

• Use of equipments and investments

• Controls

• Communication on european funds (logos, project promotion...)

• Respect of the protocol for the grant and expenditures

Axis 5 - CooperationAxis 5 - CooperationHow to fulfil the application form ?How to fulfil the application form ?

Presentation of the project:-Structure leading the project-Name of the project-Total cost and requested ERDF amount

If other regional grant is requested, a specific procedure is required

Contact details of the project leader

List of european partners to be involved

in the project


Contact details of all partners in the

project


Detailed presentation of the partners : their field of

competences and their expected added value in

the project

Objective: to valorize the quality of the project

through the cohrence of the partnership


Schedule of the project :The duration of the project will determine the eligibility

conditions of expenditures : •Eligibility starting after acknowledge receipt of compete

application form•Application form not acceptable if the project is already

achieved


Demonstrate the coherence or the project with other axis of ERDF

OP, and also with INTERREG IVB or IVC thematic priorities


Demonstrate the relevance of the

project (context and tackled challenges)

Precise the general objective of the

project


Indicate the specific objectives to

be achieved during the project

Indicate the concrete outputs expected in

the end of the project


Specify the innovative dimension of the

project and other key criteria such as gender issues or sustainable

development…


Indicate the reason why the project

requires a transnational

dimension, and the specific added value

of cooperation

Indicate what are expected impacts of the project and how its sustainability will be ensured by the

partners on long term perspective


Specify the action plan with

detailed description of tasks and their

practical conditions for implementation (who does what?)


Indicate the conditions of management,

coordination, and networking between

the partners


Indicate the governance

conditions, and the members of the

steering committee

Indicate the evaluation conditions :procedure, schedule (mid term, and/or in the end ?)


Indicate the capitalisation conditionsThe project has to be transferable in other contexts

The more transferable, the higher can be ERDF rate with a maximum of 50%


Indicate how communication and publicity of the project will be implemented, reminding that these promotion activities are

compulsory regarding european regulations. A communication plan is required with clear and precise objectives


Specify evaluation indicators allowing to quantify the outputs (short term), the results and the impacts (long terms) of the project


Specify the detailed budget with all types of expenditures (including those which are not

eligible) :- Staff costs should not exceed

50% of total budget- A degressive ERDF rate for

staff costs over time

Estimates are required for justifying the main expenditures especially for investment costs)

Expenditures of other partners are asked but only as indicative

informations


Indicate already obtained financial resources with

cofinancing statements as justifying documents

For other expected cofundings, provide official

letters or documents for requesting the financial support to the project.

Indicate if the project will produce any takings


A letter of commitment to be

signed by legal representative of all

partners

For networks, a protocol or

partnership charter has to be signed by

all partners


Axis 5 - CooperationAxis 5 - CooperationAdministrative documents requiredAdministrative documents required

for the application form for the application form

ERDF funding request form (previously detailed)

Commitment Act (signed by the project leader)- agreement with EU rules & control procedures- separate and specific accountancy system- respect of competition rules to be applied

Letter of commitment (signed by partners)

Estimates justifying the main expenditures

Cofinancing statements

Mission fact sheet if staff costs required

Axis 5 - CooperationAxis 5 - CooperationThe letter of commitmentThe letter of commitment

General content : “I do confirm that my organization will take part as associated partner in the project (…)”

Detailed informations on expected role :“In that prospect, my organization accept to achieve the following tasks (….)”

Financial contribution possibly specified (but actually not compulsory)

Signature by the legal representative

Flexible and adapted for « unilateral » or « mirror » cooperation (in Limousin)but not secure enough for « common » or « joint » cooperation

for which a more detailed protocol is preferable

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