Cooperation in the mainstream programmes / article 37-6b example of Limousin (France) inhabitants inhabitants 43 inhabitant / km2 43 inhabitant / km2 39% population is rural 39% population is rural

Strategic orientations of OP ERDF in Limousin Axis 1 = Reinforcing the potential of research, trainig, innovation & technologies transfers Axis 2 = Developping the competitiveness, entrepreneurship and employment Axis 3 = Reinforcing the capacity of territories to attract and welcome new populations Axis 4 = Valorizing the quality of environment and ensuring sustainable development Axis 5 = Facilitating partnerships of international and interregional cooperation

Budget allocation of OP ERDF in Limousin Total Expenditures ERDF amount ERDF funding rate Axis € €27 % Axis € €17 % Axis € €22 % Axis € €25 % Axis € €40 % Technical assistance € €60 % Total € €22 %

Axis 5 Strategic objectives To reduce the negative impact of borders on economic development and EU territorial integration To improve the efficiency of policies and tools dedicated to competitiveness and cohesion To identify innovative solutions to similar problems for which a regional or national approach is not relevant To valorize Limousin’s potential and know- how and to reinforce its positive image

Axis 5 Specific objectives To disseminate the added value of previous interregional cooperation experiences To stimulate, facilitate and simplify the access to interregional cooperation To develop transnational partnerships able to apply for tagerted european programmes (FP7, CIP, Youth…) To promote interregional cooperation for the benefit of local stakeholders

Axis 5 Types of operation Networks = exchange and dissemination of informations between partners interested in a project => new knowledge and innovative methods Pilot projects = exchange and transfer of good practices, concentrating on a specific thematic of cooperation => new types of actions Regional frame operation = capitalisation of good practices within a strategic and operational framework => methodology and tools for transfer Intensity of cooperation _ +

Axis 5 Coherence and synergies Pilot projects Regional frame operation Networks Measure 1 1 million € ERDF Measure 2 2 millions € ERDF Measure 3 1 million € ERDF Local initiatives of bilateral cooperation

Axis 5 Indicators for evaluation Regional frame operation = 1 Networks = 10 Pilot projects = 40 Quantitative objectives / expected results in 2013

Axis 5 – Measure 1 “Regional frame operation” Beneficiaries Regional authorities (NUTS II) Types of actions Elaboration of a « resources center » for the capitalization of regional & transferable good practices Types of expenditures Travelling costs, personnel costs for management and coordination, logistical costs for organizing seminars, trainings and conferences, studies, translation and communication costs Eligibility conditions Thematic coherence with regional strategy focusing on rural development and territorial cohesion Mininum 5 partners involved from 3 member states Funding conditions Maximum public funding rate = 100% Maximum ERDF rate = 75% Minimum ERDF amount = € CAPITALIZATION

Axis 5 – Measure 1 “Regional frame operation” network 56 Regions in 15 Member states 92 operational contacts 1 methodological guide for the transfer 1 web site & 1 database 71 good practices / transferability evaluation 25 transfer opportunities between partners 5 ongoing transfers in Limousin Example of Molise / Limousin « welcoming policy »  Strategic objectives = « rural lobbying »  Operational objectives = transfer of experiences

2 ème pillar of CAP EARDF Cohesion policy ERDF Transnational cooperation (LEADER axis) Territorial cooperation (objective 3) European Rural Network Regions for Economic Change CAPITALISATION TRANSFER Convergence (objective 1) Competitiveness (objective 2) Axis 3Axis 4 Pilot projects Good practices Axis 2Axis 1 network European Regions for rural innovation

implementation Article 37-6b as possible funding IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TRANSFER (Pilot project) Travelling costs Feasibility study Translation / interpreting Working procedures Investments ERDF, ESF or EAFRD programmes ERDF programme Article 37-6b regulation 1083/2006 PREPARATION OF THE TRANSFER (Animation, engineering) Thematic consistency and eligible project NOYES INTERREG IVC projects methodology)

Axis 5 – Measure 2 “Pilot projects” Beneficiaries Local authorities, natural parks, associations, research and training institutes, consular chambers, firms Types of actions Transfer of experiences, knowledge & know-how, implementation of tools & services, common actions, methodological support for EU project application Types of expenditures Ingeneering, studies and expertise Material investment within a pilot action Eligibility conditions Thematic coherence with regional strategy Mininum 2 partners involved from 2 member states Funding conditions Maximum public funding rate = 100% Maximum ERDF rate = 55% Minimum ERDF amount = € EXPERIMENTATION

Example of « wool » regional project  Exporting Region = Jämtland (Sweden)  Importing Region = Limousin (France) Axis 5 – Measure 2 “Pilot projects” Project of showroom for the use of wool material Implementation by a research institute Investment in acoustic and thermic measures Technical assistance from Jämtland (to be defined) Result of bilateral transfer within network Feasability study about wool sector in Limousin Potential identified in « ecological construction »

Axis 5 – Measure 3 “Networks” Beneficiaries Local authorities, natural parks, associations, research and training institutes, consular chambers, firms Types of actions Participation of Limousin partners involved in existing cooperation networks, support to the creation of new networks (focusing on scientific & technological issues) Types of expenditures Travelling costs, personnel costs for management and coordination, logistical costs for organizing seminars, trainings and conferences, translation costs Eligibility conditions Thematic coherence with regional strategy Mininum 3 partners involved from 3 member states Funding conditions Maximum public funding rate = 100% Maximum ERDF rate = 50% Minimum ERDF amount = € EXCHANGES

Example of « amphibians » project  Natural Park of Perigord Limousin (France)  University of Savoie (France)  Veterinary school of Lyon (France)  Amphibia Nature research group (Canada)  Zoological society of Londdon (UK)  Delta del Pô Park (Italy) Axis 5 – Measure 3 “Networks” European network about amphibians diseases Exchanging knowledge (diagnosis, epidemiology) Implementing a surveillance network Decreasing population and diversity of amphibians Link between emerging diseases & climate change

How to join the network ? => Public regional authorities (NUTS II) 1.To sign the charter of partners’ commitments 2.To fill in a form with general information Documents available at :