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REGIONAL POLICY
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Brussels 17 March 2009
“Regions for Economic Change”
Michael Latsch
DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR REGIONAL POLICY
“Thematic coordination, innovation” Unit
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REGIONAL POLICY
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Brussels 17 March 2009
What is ‘Regions for Economic Change’ (RfEC)?
• A new initiative, no new funding• Implementation through two major networking programmes:
interregional (INTERREG IVC), urban development (URBACT II)Core objectives:
• Addressing common issues together• Creating a stronger link between exchange of good practices
and mainstream funding programmes = capitalisation
Four key elements:• Thematic approach (30 themes)• Communication• Two-way bridge between networking and mainstream
programmes• ‘Fast track’ option (Commission support)
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30 Themes covered across INTERREG IVC & Urbact II Programmes
• Attractive places to invest and work – adapting to a global economy, urban transport, sustainability issues;
• Knowledge and innovation for growth – RTDI, training researchers, ICT services and access;
• More and better jobs – innovation qualifications , entrepreneurial skills and supports, integrating migrants, youth and addressing demographic change;
• Territorial dimension – urban development, costal zones and the
benefits of the sea, preventing flood, rural diversification.
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REGIONAL POLICY
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Brussels 17 March 2009
What is ‘Regions for Economic Change’?
Communication and DisseminationYearly conferences
RegioStars AwardsWebsite
Publications
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EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Brussels 17 March 2009
2009 RfEC Conference: Networking for Results
• Discuss how European regional policy and its instruments can help regions to learn from one another and translate network outputs into action through mainstream policy and programmes
• 16 - 17 February 2009• http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/conferences/networking/
home_en.cfm• Conference and proceedings brochure
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REGIONAL POLICY
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
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RegioStars 2009 & RegioStars 2010
• Objective: to identify good practices in regional development and to highlight original and innovative projects which could be attractive and inspiring to other regions
• 2009 RegioStars awarded on 16 February• http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/innovation/regiostars_en.htm
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REGIONAL POLICY
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
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RegioStars 2009 & RegioStars 2010
• RegioStars 2010 categories:• CityStar themes
1. Innovative use of brownfield sites in an urban context
2. The Integration of migrants or marginalised groups in urban areas
• ICT Themes3. ICT applications for e-inclusion
4. ICT applications by or for SMEs
5. Broadband coverage in less developed regions or rural areas
• Information and Communication category6. Websites offering quality information and showing the
European added-value
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Fast Track Networks
• As any other network, based on exchange:experience and ‘good practice’
• Capitalisation of knowledge already available:tools, methods, approaches, management skills, thematic knowledge
• Focus on action:translation of ‘good practices’ into mainstream policies and programmes (esp. EU-funded ones)
• Active involvement of the Managing Authorities (MAs) of the relevant Operational Programme(s)
• Concrete deliverables (Action Plans), practical implementation with an eye to sustainability beyond the life of the network
• Support of the Commission services: DG Regional Policy and other DGs.
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REGIONAL POLICY
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Fast Track label
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Geographic distribution of FTNs
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Approval and labelling of FTNs
A process carried out in parallel to evaluation by JTS and financing decision of Committee. Assessment questions - available on the RfEC website – reflect the 4 objectives:
– Priority theme and relevance for Cohesion Policy – Wider coverage and exchange of experience – 2-way bridge – Transparency and communication
Labelling by Commission services => Financing decision by Monitoring Committee
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REGIONAL POLICY
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Brussels 17 March 2009
Thank you for your attention!
Michael Latsch
DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR REGIONAL POLICY
“Thematic coordination, innovation” Unit
Regions for Economic Change
http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/ecochange/index_en.cfm