Filippo Compagni European Policy and External Funding ManagerEuropean and External Funding UnitPowys County CouncilI-SPEED Information Society Policies for European Economic Development

Powys Regeneration Partnership22nd April 2010 Builth Wells, Powys

ContentINTERREG IV C Programme - overviewI-SPEEDProject overviewCommunicationsPowys involvement and progress so far

INTERREG IVC in contextStructural Funds - three objectivesConvergence (West Wales and the Valleys) (ERDF+ESF)Competitiveness (RCE) (ERDF+ESF)Territorial co-operation (ERDF)Cross border (Ireland-Wales) (52 programmes in the EU)Transnational (NWE; AA) (13 programmes in the EU)Interregional Co-operation: INTERREG IVC

INTERREG IV C - ObjectivesImprove the effectiveness of regional development policiesContribute to economic development and competitiveness byEnabling exchange of experiences and knowledgeMatching less experienced with more advanced regionsPreparing transfer of good practices into mainstream programmes (e.g. RCE)

http://www.interreg4c.net/index.html

INTERREG IV C - PrioritiesPriority 1: Innovation and Knowledge EconomyInnovation, Research & Technology Development Entrepreneurship and SMEsInformation SocietyEmployment, Human Capital and Education

Priority 2: Environment and Risk PreventionEnergy and Sustainable TransportBiodiversity & Preservation of Natural Heritage; Air QualityNatural & Technological Risks; Climate ChangeWater ManagementWaste ManagementCultural Heritage and Landscape

INTERREG IV C Financial aspectsTotal EU funding 321 million ERDF (2007-2013)Co-finance: ERDF 75% (85% NMS)Project budgets approx. between: 1m to 2.5mPartners: minimum 3, generally from 6 to 12115 projects approved so far 2008: 491 applications, 41 projects - 70m ERDF2009: 481 applications, 74 projects - 125m ERDF2010: 29 applications (Cap. only) - 15m ERDF

I-SPEED - Overall objectivesExchange experiences and practices to contribute to improve European tourism economy through ICT

Improve effectiveness of local/regional policies related to information society and economic development

Project overviewDuration: January 2010 December 2012Total project budget:1,402,130.84of which PCC budget: 138,840.00of which ERDF for PCC 104,130.00Three components: management, communication, exchange of bpPartnership: Venice City Council + 9 partnersPolitical Steering Group: 1 politician per partner

PartnershipCity of Venice (Italy)Hedmark County (Norway)City of Warsaw (Poland)City of Plovdiv (Bulgaria)Region of Crete (Greece)Powys County (UK)Galicia Region (Spain)City of Bucharest (Romania)Parkstad Limburg (The Netherlands)Province of Rome (Italy)4 cities, 4 counties, 2 regions

MethodologyEXCHANGE OF EXPERIENCESIDENTIFICATION OF GOOD PRACTICESPOLITICAL DEBATE ON IDENTIFIED GOOD PRACTICESGOOD PRACTICE ANALYSESPOLICY RECOMMENDATIONS AND TRANSFERABILITYDEVELOPMENT OF STRATEGIC GUIDELINESFINAL REPORTS AND DISSEMINATION OF PROJECT RESULTS

1st Workshop Exchange of ExperiencesSWOT

2nd Workshop Identification of good practices

3rd Workshop Good practices analysis

4th Workshop Development of strategic Guidelines

1st PSG2nd PSGThe exchange of experiences process

Communication (1)Objectives: increase awareness at policy level; disseminate project activities and results;ensure durability and transferability of results.Audience: policy makers, politicians, project partners, specialists, and general public;cooperation with other EU networks.

Communication (2)Outputs: Newsletter, press releases, brochures.Events, conferences, workshops.Website: www.ispeed.eu Social networks: Facebook, Youtube, etc.

Powys involvementPortfolio Holder for Regeneration and Development: PSG representative for PCCTourism Team: leading representativeEconomic Regeneration: leading on ICT expertiseEuropean External Funding Unit: preparation and assistancePossible links with: Powys connections, Leaping Stiles, B2N, RDP,

Progress so far and next stepsKick-off meeting and political launchSWOT analysis Local dissemination eventSWOT Seminar and WorkshopPolitical Steering Group: Powys, January 2011

Filippo Compagni European Policy and External Funding ManagerEuropean and External Funding UnitPowys County CouncilThank you