INTERACT Sharing INTERREG experiences presentation by Annica Westerlund

My home region Jämtland County

INTERACT Point Information & Animation (IA) The INTERACT Point Information & Animation team

The INTERACT Programme – Support for programme and project management of INTERREG IIIA, IIIB and IIIC – Contribute to quality of the INTERREG Community Initiative – Transfer of experiences, create networking opportunities, provide central information bank

INTERACT Programme Structure European Commission Monitoring and Steering Committee Managing Authority INTERACT Projects P2P3 M2 Actors in INTERREG programmes and projects

The INTERACT Points Information and Animation Makes INTERREG information and experiences visible and accessible. Qualification and Transfer Provides training, networking and new ideas for all members of the INTERREG community. IIIC Coordination Supports cooperation between the four INTERREG IIIC programme zones and shares experience with INTERACT Stakeholders. Managing Transition and External Cooperation Promotes INTERREG knowledge transfer in the areas affected by the EU enlargement process. Tool Box Identifies good practice and develops practical tools for INTERREG programme management.

INTERACT Services Some of the services on the INTERACT Website: – News on INTERREG – Calendar of Events – INTERREG Programme Management Tools – INTERREG Programme Maps and information – INTERREG Project Database – INTERREG Document Library – Good Practice Projects – Online Forum – Information on Regulations – Glossary, FAQ –Information on cross-border cooperation across EU external borders Ongoing services provided by INTERACT: – Studies on different INTERREG management issues – Development of Tools – Workshops, Trainings and Conferences for different INTERREG stakeholders – Workshop documentation – Production of INTERACT News

INTERACT News –Do you have INTERREG experiences that you would like to share with others? –Do you have an INTERREG topic that you would like to know more about? -Please contact us at:

INTERACT Services Seminars and training Check the Events’ section at the INTERACT Website. For all INTERREG players involved in IIIA, IIIB and IIIC Special events for INTERREG players at the external borders of the EU-25

INTERACT Services Ex of management tools – Handbook on Financial Support to Draft INTERREG Project Applications – FAQ on INTERREG programmes

INTERACT Services Studies – A Study of the Mid Term Evaluations of INTERREG Programmes ( ) – INTERREG An Assessment of Needs by INTERACT Publications

What can INTERACT do for you? – What INTERREG topics do you need to know more about?

INTERACT Point Information & Animation (IA) Making INTERREG Experiences Visible and Accessible - IA acts like INTERACT’s information and communications department - Gathers news and experiences from INTERREG stakeholders - Makes this information available to all actors within the INTERREG community

To begin from the beginning –COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1159/2000 –on information and publicity measures to be carried out by the Member States concerning –You find it in English on the INTERACT Website –There is a Guide to the regulation on –You will also find examples of Communication plans on the INTERACT Website in the INTERREG Section under Programme Management Tools

Internal communication Internal objectives –All co-workers should feel that they know the objectives of the IONAS Project. –Do not forget the partner’s staff not directly involved in the project. –They are good ambassadors too.

External communication External objectives –To make the INTERREG Community aware of what the IONAS Project is and how it contributes to INTERREG –To create good, open and honest dialogue with the media and the world around in general. –To increase interest in INTERREG and help advance its continued good reputation.

INTERACT Corporate Identity with Editorial strategy You are a part of INTERACT –All INTERACT products contribute to the INTERACT message. –To come across as an INTERACT Project you are very welcome to use the INTERACT Corporate Identity Manual (CIM) with an Editorial strategy. –Corporate Identity defines INTERACT typography, logotypes, colours, guidelines for spelling and abbreviations etc. and Editorial strategy are guidelines for production of graphic material.

Event Announcement Form Let everyone know about your INTERACT Project event. Use the Event Announcement Form on the INTERACT website.

Marketing Tools –You can get INTERACT marketing tools and publications for events as pens, pads, newsletters, management tools and reports. Contact IA well ahead of time, so that the requested product is available in stock. –Information and Animation will advice on Corporate Identity matters if needed for your own produced marketing tools. –If suitable the slogan “Sharing INTERREG experiences” should be included on marketing products.

Contact information –IA is about to finalise a Contact database. We will be able to provide contact information. If you are for example looking for contact information to financial managers within a group of certain programmes. –For integrity reasons the database as such will stay internal and not be of public access on the INTERACT Website

Maps and Library INTERREG Programme area maps, programme summaries and programme documents for all programmes in INTERREG III A, III B and III C and Document Library

INTERREG Project database Search and print INTERREG project presentations from the three strands; III A, III B and III C and all programme areas. And of course your INTERACT Project will be found here

Good Practice Projects Maybe your Project will be here next year! Presentations of successful projects that have achieved concrete results and generated added value.

Good Practice Projects Maybe your Project will be here next year! Presentations of successful projects that have achieved concrete results and generated added value.

Thanks for your attention

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