Erwin Siweris Programme Director

An accelerator for regional development Exchange and transfer of good regional policy solutions

A programme for regions by regions Specific focus on Structural Funds programmes

Policy learning platform Actions Projects Policy learning platform

Projects´ rationale 2 phases: Phase 1: learning with direct involvement of policymakers and drafting of action plans Phase 2: follow-up of action plan implementation Stakeholders´ involvement in the learning process Balancend involvement of less/more developed regions At least 50% of policies have to be SF programmes

Platform´s rationale With the support of external thematic experts Analyse & benchmark good practices from Interreg Europe projects and beyond Make knowledge available to all European regions Help regions implement & tranfer good policy solutions Knowledge database Thematic events & networking opportunities Peer reviews

Programme state of play 2 calls: 130 projects approved All 30 countries involved 78% of regions involved 80% of policies linked to regional/ national S3 (715 out of 891)

Country involvement

Third call for proposals Timing Closing: 30 June 2017 (midday Paris time) Early 2018: expected start of projects Thematic scope All investment priorities open Applications on environment and resource efficiency encouraged Procedure Online system: www.iolf.eu

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