European Funds in the Mazovian Region RPO WM 2014-2020

174 calls for proposals as part of contests and beyond contests5,908 applications for subsidies submittedEUR 2,391,4m value of submitted applications for subsidies2,644 signed contractsEUR 1,481.1m value of subsidies for signed contractsEUR 468.6m applications certified to the UC

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EU funds as part of RPO WM 2014-2020 (EUR m)

REPORT 2018

Low-carbon economy

Research and development

Ostrołęckie Przedsiębiorstwo Wodociągów i Kanalizacji Sp. z o.o. [a water treatment plant in Ostrołęka] (OPWiK) has invested EU funds in thermo-modernisation of its building and installation of renewable sources of energy. Works consisted in insulating the walls of the building and the roof over the last floor. The following have been exchanged: roof covering, wooden parts of windows, entrance door. As part of supplementary works, the ventilation system along with the automatics of the ventilation steering room have been modernised. Electricity system has been exchanged, central heating hub switch box and lightning protection system have been installed. A vital element of the project has been the installation of photovoltaic arrays and heat pumps.Beneficiary:

Ostrołęckie Przedsiębiorstwo Wodociągów i Kanalizacji Spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnościąProject:Increasing energetic efficiency of OPWiK Sp. z o.o. in Ostrołęka public utility buildings by virtue of comprehensive thermo-modernisation and use of renewable sources of energy

Biomibo business entity managed by Professor Mieczysława Boguś is developing a comprehensive method of identification of biological and chemical contamination in herbal products. The research works have been subsidised by the EU. By dint of this method, there will be the possbility to detect biological contamination such as bacteria and parasite eggs and cysts as well as chemical contamination, for example with aromatic hydrocarbons, dioxines, polychlorinated biphenyl (PBC) and pesticides.

Beneficiary:BIOMIBO Boguś MieczysławaProject:Development of the method for comprehensive analysis of the content of biological and chemical contamination posing a threat to consumers’ life in herbal products

Status quo of the Regional Operational Programme implementation For the Mazovian Voivodeship 2014-2020

TransportationWith the support of the EU funds, the North-West route in Płock has been built with its two stretches: from “Boryszewo” hub in Otolińska Street to “Bielska” hub and from “Bielska” hub to “Długa” hub. In total, more than 4 km of the voivodeship road have been built. It may seem that it is not much but by dint of that investment the availability of Płock has improved significantly. What is more, the project also included the installation of the road lamps, storm sewer system, rebuilding of water supply system, rebuilding of interfering tele-technical devices and energetic grids.

Beneficiary:Płock City CommuneProject:Building the North-West Route of the CityOf Płock

EducationQuality of life

E-services

Beneficiary:Centrum Nauki KopernikProject name:“Szkoła bliżej nauki” - creating in 7 communes of the Warsaw Functional District the conditions for teaching based on experiment method by virtue of increasing teachers’ skills and competence with regard to work with the use of experiments, equipping schools with educational sets and tools for teaching science and development of students’ competence with regard to scientific subjects by virtue of implementation of educational and research project, among others.

EU-subsidised project titled: “Szkoła bliżej nauki” [school closer to science] is being implemented by Centrum Nauki Kopernik [Copernicus science centre] (CNK) and 38 schools from Warsaw and its vicinity. The purpose of the project is to create in schools the conditions for teaching with the use of science, elements of research know-how. It is being implemented by virtue of professional training of teachers and due equipment of school rooms. Students develop their IT as well as mathematical and scientific competence and learn cretivity and team work, among others.

Social inclusionEU funds have been supporting the pilot project titled “Z@OPIEKOWANI...” [t@ken care of] who has affected 50 seniors from Warsaw. The participants received tablets, they are also carrying bands with a red button that may be used in the event of risk for life or health and call for help. These bands have been also equipped with fall-detecting sensors, heart-beat monitoring system and reminder to take your medicines. Not only do seniors enjoy a comprehensive care with the use of new technologies assured but they also have acces to regular help of professional custodians. This is how Warsaw wants to take care of lonely seniors, including those who are not capable of leaving their houses or flats.

Beneficiary:Capital City of WarsawProject name: Z@OPIEKOWANI – comprehensive supportof not-self-reliant people in the Capital City of Warsaw

After many years of oblivion and destruction, the EU funds allowed for restoration of the palace and park complex in Korczew. The facility has undergone conservation works, some necessary equipment for hothouse, theatre room and Norwid room has been bought. The Foundation intends to start in Korczew the initiative titled: “Korczewski Inkubator Kultury” [culture incubator in Korczew]

Beneficiary:“Pałac w Korczewie” [palace in Korczew] FoundationProject name: Increasing the tourist attractiveness of the Eastern Mazovia by virtue of restoration of the monumental palace and park complex in Korczew upon Bug

The Institute of Mother and Child (IMiD) has invested EU funds in the implementation of a modern IT system. The electronic circulation of documents and e-services have been implemented with top maturity degree thanks to which your matters may be handled comprehensively via the tele-medical system. The system includes: e-round, e-registration, collection of e-findings with access to patient’s electronic documents, changing the doctor’s appointment date, e-anamnesis, e-consultation and e-self-control. The purpose is to guarantee effecient services, including those rendered in the following hospitals: SZPZOZ im. Dzieci Warszawy w Dziekanowie Leśnym, SPZOZ w Kołbieli, SPZOZ w Celestynowie oraz SZPZOZ w Wieliszewie.

Beneficiary:Institute of Mother and ChildProject name:Informatisation of the Institute of Mother and Child in order to implement electronic system for managing medical documentation and rendition of on-line services

Support for:

Promotion of European Funds in the Mazovian Region

Examples of the most important activities implemented in 2018:

9. Forum Rozwoju Mazowsza [Mazovian region development forum] (MJWPU), selected by internauts to be the winner of Top Event 2018 in the Sector Award category

2 informational and promotional campaigns of wide range pertaining to the calls for proposals in 2018 (MJWPU) and the impact of the EU Funds on daily life of Mazovian inhabitants (UMWM)

all-year call campaign on the Internet (MJWPU) implemented, among others, at influencers’ profiles

website: www.funduszedlamazowsza.eu profiles in social media: YouTube, Twitter, Facebook

and LinkedIn - a significant growth of followers, e.g.: FB from 2.5 th. to 14 th. (MJWPU)

publications (such as: album, newsletter, leaflets) “Mazopolis” educational board game 138 basic trainings and 75 specialised trainings for beneficiaries

and potential beneficiaries 3 tutorials, 6 videocasts and 7 webinars

The 2018 research findings on the results of the conducted promotional actions as part of the Regional Operational Programme impelemented at the request of the Minister of Investment and Development prove that the recognisability of EU Funds keeps on growing in the Mazovia, namely:

55% people think that the information about funds can be accessed easily

100% people think that the published information is reliable

92% people think that it is announced with the use of understandable language.What inhabitants think:

72% people think that the funds are well-used

87% people think that the funds contribute to the development of the Mazovian Region

92% people think that the funds contribute to the development of Poland

Leaflet design by: Mazowiecka Jednostka Wdrażania Programów Unijnych [Mazovian unit for implementation fo EU programmes] (MJWPU), redakcja@mazowia.eu; Infographics: MJWPU;Photos: Adobe Stock (p. 1), Krzysztof Chojnacki (pp. 2-5), Mirosław Sosnowski (p. 5), Request Events (p. 6); Graphics: Adobe Stock

Source: Examination of the recognisability and knowledge about EU Funds in the Polish society. REPORT FOR THE MAZOVIAN VOIVODESHIP- 2018 EDITION

The leaflet has been co-founded by the European Social Fund