TERRITORIAL COOPERATION IN SLOVENIA 2007-2013 Nina Seljak, M.Sc. Government Office for Local Self-Government and Regional Policy (GOSP)

CONTENT OF THE PRESENTATION CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION IN SLOVENIA TRANSNATIONAL COOPERATION IN SLOVENIA INTERREGIONAL COOPERATION IN SLOVENIA ERDF FUNDING (in EUR) PROJECT: CROSSING BORDERS Ptuj, 26.9.2008 nina.seljak@gov.si

CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION IN SLOVENIA (1) OP SLOVENIA-AUSTRIA (www.si-at.eu): Priority 2: Sustainable and balanced development (Social and cultural development) OP SLOVENIA-HUNGARY (www.si-hu.eu): Priority 1: Increase the attractiveness of the cooperation area (Preservation and development of culture) OP IPA SLOVENIA-CROATIA (www.svlr.gov.si): Priority 2: Sustainable management of natural resources (Preservation of protected areas) Ptuj, 26.9.2008 nina.seljak@gov.si

CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION IN SLOVENIA (2) OP ITALY-SLOVENIA (www.svlr.gov.si): Priority 3: Social integration (Knowledge preservation in the field of cultural heritage and the use of cultural heritage and to improve cultural exchange) OP ADRIATIC INITIATIVE (www.svlr.gov.si): Priority 2: Natural and cultural resources and risk prevention (Natural and Cultural Resource Management and Prevention of Natural and Technological Risks) Ptuj, 26.9.2008 nina.seljak@gov.si

TRANSNATIONAL COOPERATION IN SLOVENIA ALPINE SPACE (www.cilj3.mop.gov.si): Priority 3: Environment and risk prevention CENTRAL EUROPE (www.cilj3.mop.gov.si) Priority 4: Enhancing Competitiveness and Attractiveness of Cities and Regions (Capitalising on Cultural Resources for More Attractive Cities and Regions) SOUTH-EAST EUROPE (www.cilj3.mop.gov.si) Priority 4: Development of transnational synergies for sustainable growth areas (Promote the use of cultural values for development) PROGRAMME MED (www.cilj3.mop.gov.si) Priority 4: Promotion of a polycentric and integrated development of the Med space (Strengthening of identity and enhancement of cultural resources for a better integration of the Med space) Ptuj, 26.9.2008 nina.seljak@gov.si

INTERREGIONAL COOPERATION IN SLOVENIA INTERREG IVC (www.svlr.gov.si) INTERACT II (www.svlr.gov.si) ESPON 2007-2013 (www.cilj3.mop.gov.si) URBACT II (www.cilj3.mop.gov.si) URBACT II: European programme for urban sustainable development Ptuj, 26.9.2008 nina.seljak@gov.si

ERDF FUNDING (in EUR) 2000-2006 2007-2013 CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION PROGRAMMES 4 bn EUR (69%) 6,4 bn EUR (74%) TRANSNATIONAL COOPERATION PROGRAMMES 1,4 bn EUR (24%) 1,8 bn EUR (21%) INTERREGIONAL COOPERATION AND NETWORK PROGRAMMES 370 mio EUR (6%) 445 mio (5%) TOTAL 5,75 bn (100%) 8,7 bn EUR (100%) Ptuj, 26.9.2008 nina.seljak@gov.si

PROJECT: CROSSING BORDERS (1) BASIS: COMMON HISTORY OF THE REGION MAIN TOURIST ROUTES TOURIST INFRASTRUCTURE OBJECTIVES: DEVELOPMENT OF HISTORICAL MILITARY REGION DEVELOPMENT OF JOINT TOURIST OFFER DEVELOPMENT OF TOURIST INFRASTRUCTURE TARGET GROUPS: TOURIST VISITORS, FAMILIES SCHOOL CHILDREN AND STUDENTS SCIENTISTS, EXPERTS RESULTS: JOINT WEBSITE EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES EXCURSIONS AND EDUCATION BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES    Crossed Borders is a project based on the interesting military history of the area expanding from the Kvarner Gulf and all the way to the northern mountain ranges. The area under consideration has represented an important passage for various nations and armies since prehistoric times. The so-called military historic region has been marked significantly by its strategic position. Today, this area is interwoven with numerous fortification systems, from prehistoric hill forts, Roman ramparts and fortresses, medieval castles and anti-Turkish forts and the Vallo Alpino fortification system along the former Rapallo border. In former Yugoslavia, this area was renowned for its extensive training-grounds and enormous military facilities. Despite numerous transit guests and the proximity of larger tourist centres (Postojna Cave, Reka, Škocjan Caves ...), the area has not yet been successful in retaining a large number of guests. With a comprehensive appearance in the tourist market, an enriched tourist offer, and the development of the required tourist infrastructure, the area could develop into a well-known tourist destination. This would contribute greatly to the revival of the economy of the area and to add variety to the offer of larger surrounding tourist centres. Ptuj, 26.9.2008 nina.seljak@gov.si

CROSSING BORDERS (2) PROJECT PARTNERS: PROJECT FINANCING: 396.533 EUR LOCAL COMMUNITY OF PIVKA (SI) - LP LOCAL COMMUNITY OF KLANA (CRO) LOCAL COMMUNITY OF ILIRSKA BISTRICA (SI) RDA NOTRANJSKO-KRAŠKA REGION (SI) SLOVENIAN ARMED FORCES MILITARY MUSEUM (SI) SOCIETY FOR THE REGIONAL HISTORY FOR THE REGIONAL HISTORY OF ILIRSKA BISTRICA (SI) SOCIETY OF THE HISTORY OF KLANA (CRO) PROJECT FINANCING: 396.533 EUR COMMUNITY FUNDING (INTERREG) PHARE PIVKA, ILIRSKA BISTRICA, KLANA BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES    Crossed Borders is a project based on the interesting military history of the area expanding from the Kvarner Gulf and all the way to the northern mountain ranges. The area under consideration has represented an important passage for various nations and armies since prehistoric times. The so-called military historic region has been marked significantly by its strategic position. Today, this area is interwoven with numerous fortification systems, from prehistoric hill forts, Roman ramparts and fortresses, medieval castles and anti-Turkish forts and the Vallo Alpino fortification system along the former Rapallo border. In former Yugoslavia, this area was renowned for its extensive training-grounds and enormous military facilities. Despite numerous transit guests and the proximity of larger tourist centres (Postojna Cave, Reka, Škocjan Caves ...), the area has not yet been successful in retaining a large number of guests. With a comprehensive appearance in the tourist market, an enriched tourist offer, and the development of the required tourist infrastructure, the area could develop into a well-known tourist destination. This would contribute greatly to the revival of the economy of the area and to add variety to the offer of larger surrounding tourist centres. Ptuj, 26.9.2008 nina.seljak@gov.si

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