Northern Periphery Programme 2007-2013 General Introduction and Programme Status Christopher Parker and Rachel Burn August 18 -19th 2010 – Copenhagen, Denmark European Union European Regional Development Fund

Background Builds on successes Interreg IIIB Northern Periphery Programme: Total allocated funding to projects €30.2 million 62 preparatory and 47 main projects 400 project partners 68% of all projects involved SMEs Case study binder available Shift to the new programme period: Additions to the programme area More funding available for projects: €45 million Official name: Northern Periphery Programme 2007-2013 Operational Programme approved in September 2007

Available Funding Types of funding: European Regional Development Funds (ERDF) for Member States ERDF equivalent for Non Member States Public/Public-like match funding Amounts available: € 35.115 million ERDF € 10.155 million ERDF equivalent € 33.565 million match funding Total programme budget (incl. match funding): €90 million

Programme Area Regions in 9 programme partner countries EU Member States: Finland Ireland Northern Ireland Scotland Sweden Non Member States: Faroe Islands Greenland Iceland Norway Finland Itä-Suomi, Pohjois-Suomi Keski-Suomi Ireland * Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Galway, Mayo, Clare, Limerick, Cork, Kerry Northern Ireland* East of Northern Ireland, North of Northern Ireland, West and South of Northern Ireland Sweden Mellersta Norrland, Övre Norrland (only the 4 northern most counties Norrbotten, Vasterbotten, Jamtland and Vasternorrland) Scotland Highlands & Islands Dumfries & Galloway* North East Moray* Faroe Islands Entire territory Iceland Greenland Norway Finnmark, Troms, Nordland, Nord-Trøndelag, Sør-Trøndelag, Møre og Romsdal*, Sogn og Fjordane*, Hordaland*, Rogaland*, Svalbard*

Geographical Flexibility Projects should always involve partners from within programme area BUT: Up to 10% of programme funds may be used to finance expenditure incurred by partners located in adjacent regions in Russia and Canada. Up to 20% of ERDF may be used to finance expenditure incurred by partners located outside the programme area but inside the European Union, and up to 20% of Norwegian funds may be used to finance expenditure incurred by Norwegian partners located outside the eligible programme area in Norway. Use of geographical flexibility must be justified in the application The criteria shall be applied as an exception Only when it delivers a significant contribution to the benefit of the programme area that is not otherwise available.

Common Characteristics Geography Sparsely populated area / low population density Rurality, insularity, peripherality Low accessibility Environment Harsh climate and difficult terrain High quality but vulnerable environment Abundance of natural resources Threat of climate change

Common Characteristics Economical and social A flexible and skilled labour force Dependence on single economic activities and public employment Aging population and youth out-migration Rich cultural heritage Projects should especially focus on the characteristics of the programme area: rurality, peripherality, insularity

Joint Transnational Strategy Programme response to the area’s strengths and weaknesses Vision: Regions working innovatively together to help communities to develop the potential of Europe’s Northern Periphery, and to achieve a sustainable and high quality future, and so make a distinctive contribution to a more dynamic EU. Vision to be realised by implementing the strategic objectives for each priority Takes into account Lisbon and Gothenburg Agendas Lisbon Agenda Re-launched in Feb 2005 with aim of “delivering stronger, lasting growth and creating more and better jobs” 3 areas of action: making Europe a more attractive place to invest and work knowledge and innovation for growth creating more and better jobs Gothenburg Agenda Agenda recognises “that in the long term, economic growth, social cohesion and environmental protection must go hand in hand” Renewed Gothenburg Agenda has 7 key issues that are thought to pose the biggest challenges to sustainable development in Europe: Climate change and clean energy Sustainable transport Sustainable Consumption and Production Public health threats Better management of natural resources Social inclusion, demography and migration Fighting global poverty Horizontal principles: Equal opportunities Sustainable development Equal Opportunities the prevention and elimination of discrimination between people on grounds of gender, marital status, cultural and social background, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, language or other personal attributes, such as religious beliefs or political opinions Sustainable Development development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

Priority 1 Promoting innovation and competitiveness in remote and peripheral areas i. Innovation, networks and competitiveness ii. Accessibility Objective: To promote competitiveness by increasing and developing the capacity for innovation and networking in rural and peripheral areas Examples: Exchange of best practice and cooperation networks between R&D and SMEs Transnational cooperation networks and knowledge transfer to develop existing and innovative products Cooperation and exchange of best practice between SMEs on how to reach markets with new and existing products Objective: To facilitate development by the use of advanced information and communication technologies and transport Examples: ICT to overcome distance ICT to modernise and innovate industries and businesses innovative solutions for transport infrastructure subject to harsh climatic conditions transport schemes that benefit rural communities, e.g. new maritime routes maritime safety in remote areas with arctic, harsh conditions the capacity to respond to and prepare for emergencies and natural disasters

Priority 2 Sustainable development of natural and community resources i. Environment as an asset in the periphery ii. Urban-rural development and promotion of heritage Objective: To strengthen the synergies between environmental protection and growth in remote and peripheral regions. Examples: Efficient and sustainable management and utilisation of resources Impact of climate change and means to reduce it at a community level Small scale renewable energy solutions Objective: To improve sustainable development in peripheral regions by strengthening urban-rural relations and enhancing regional heritage. Examples: Urban-rural partnerships for new service solutions Innovative provision of existing and new services in the periphery private, public and voluntary sectors cooperation to develop new and innovative service solutions for peripheral regions promotion of natural and cultural heritage that supports the development of sustainable industries

Project Setup 2 types of projects: Preparatory projects: to generate high quality main project applications Requirements: >2 partner countries Address programme priorities Public match funding Main projects: to implement a project idea addressing the objectives of the programme >3 partner countries; at least one Member State Eligible public match funding Budget Preparatory projects: max. €30,000 with a grant rate of 60% (up to €18,000) Main projects: between €250,000 and €1.5 million. Maximum €3 million Grant rate: 60% for Member States, 50% for Non Member States Iceland, Faroe Islands and Norway. For Greenland 60%. Preparatory Projects Purpose → to generate high-quality main project applications, mobilise well-balanced partnerships and facilitate the development of joint project plans Min requirement to have 2 contributing partners from 2 countries, an idea that addresses the programme priorities and eligible public match funding in place Purpose of preparatory projects · Assist with building suitable and well-balanced partnerships · Facilitate the development of joint project plans that correspond to the objectives of the programme · Commit partners to their contribution to the project · Reduce the risks associated with developing a main project application Minimum requirements · An eligible project idea · 2 contributing partners from 2 countries · Eligible match funding in place · Completion of the specific preparatory project application form Main Projects Purpose → to implement a project idea that focuses on addressing the objectives and priorities of the Programme. Min requirement to have 3 participating partners from 3 programme partner countries, one of which must be a member state, and to have eligible public match funding in place.

Current programme status – “ A Snap shot” Overview Where are we today? Programme commitment level Preparatory projects (seed money projects)

Programme Status – Programme commitment level To date: 31 main projects and 25 preparatory project approved In total 69% of programme budget available after the 5th call for main project applications Programme partner country Allocated to date Total available in € Member State ERDF 72% € 9 862 838 Priority 1 63% € 7 042 575 Priority 2 75% € 2 820 263 Faroe Islands 70% € 271 036 Greenland 50% € 291 505 Iceland 95% € 92 351 Norway 51% €2 370 460

Preparatory projects The NPP 2007 – 2013 Programme Monitoring Committee delegated authority to the Programme secretariat to approve preparatory projects and make funding decisions. The Programme Secretariat has assessed 60 and approved 25 preparatory projects Committed funds preparatory projects: € 433 387 (Remaining € 66 613) A call for preparatory projects from June 10th 2010 addressing project themes identified in gaps in the programme (and 6 themes currently partly covered). In preparation for the Sixth Call, the definition of products and services has widened and alternative wording has been provided for a number of themes to facilitate a better understanding.

Contact Details – Programme Secretariat Northern Periphery Programme Secretariat Strandgade 91, 4. sal DK-1401 Copenhagen K, DENMARK Fax: +45 3283 3775 Niclas Forsling – Head of Secretariat Tel. +45 3283 3786, mobile +45 2511 2344, niclas.forsling@northernperiphery.eu Christopher Parker – Programme Manger for Project Development Support Tel. +45 3283 3782, mobile +45 2511 2391, christopher.parker@northernperiphery.eu Kirsti Mijnhijmer – Programme Manager for Information & Communication Tel. +45 3283 3784, kirsti.mijnhijmer@northernperiphery.eu Rachel Burn – Project Officer Tel. +45 3283 3785, rachel.burn@northernperiphery.eu

Contact Details – Regional Contact Points Norway Sweden Mr Tommy Nilsen Landsdelsutvalget Sjøgata 3 N- 8002 Bodø Tel.:+47 75 50 34 20 Fax: +47 75 52 67 25 E-mail: nilsen@lu.no Website: www.lu.no Mr Bernt Vedin Region Västerbotten Norrlandsgatan 13, Box 443 S-901 09 Umeå Tel.: +46 90 16 37 17 Fax: + 46 90 16 37 19 E-mail: bernt.vedin@regionvasterbotten.se Website: www.regionvasterbotten.se

Contact Details – Regional Contact Points Republic of Ireland Northern Ireland Mr Michael O'Brien BMW Regional Assembly The Square Ballaghaderreen County Roscommon Tel.:+353 949862970 Fax: +353 949862973 E-mail: mobrien@bmwassembly.ie Website: www.bmwassembly.ie Ms Teresa Lennon SEUPB, EU House 6 Cromac Place Belfast BT7 2JB Tel.: + 44 28 90 266 723 E-mail: teresa.lennon@seupb.eu Website: www.seupb.eu

Contact Details – Regional Contact Points Finland Iceland Ms Paula Mikkola Regional Council of Lapland P.O. Box 8056 FIN-96101 Rovaniemi Finland Tel.:+358 16 2114 324 Mobile: +358 40 7118 380 Fax: +358 16 318 705 E-mail: paula.mikkola@lapinliitto.fi Website: www.lapinliitto.fi Mr Þórarinn V. Sólmundarson Institute of Regional Development in Iceland Ártorg 1 IS - 550 Sauðárkrókur Tel.: +354 4555400 Fax. +354 4554477 E-mail: thorarinn@byggdastofnun.is Website: www.byggdastofnun.is

Contact Details – Regional Contact Points Faroe Islands Scotland Mr Jakup Sørensen NORA (Nordisk Atlantsamarbejde) Bryggjubakki 12 Box 259 FO-110 Tórshavn Tel: +298 30 69 94 Mob: +298 21 29 59 Fax. +298 35 31 01 E-mail: jakup@nora.fo Website: www.nora.fo Ms Denise Pirie Highlands & Islands Enterprise Cowan House, Inverness Retail & Business Park IV2 7GF Inverness Tel: +44 01463 244252 E-mail: denise.pirie@hient.co.uk Website: www.hient.co.uk

Contact Details – Regional Contact Points Greenland Mr Jan Mørch Pedersen Greenland Tourism and Business Council Hans Egedesvej 29 PO Box 1615 3900 Nuuk Tel: +299 34 28 27 Fax: +299 32 28 77 E-mail: jan@greenland.com Website: www.greenland.com

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