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 €

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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

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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

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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

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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: tiziana.dellolmo@regione.piemonte.it

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