Lead Partner Seminar 5 th February, Sundsvall, Sweden European Union European Regional Development Fund

Current programme status – “ A Snap shot” Overview Where are we today! Programme commitment level On-going main projects (Next presentation) Gap analysis What priority themes need to be addressed Thinking about the Future....”Starting to promote the “concrete results” – Project products and services and current NPP for future NPP 2014 – 2021”

Programme Status – Programme commitment level To date: 21 main projects and 18 preparatory project approved In total 49% of programme budget committed Looking a round the room, we can see half of the producers if the project results Programme partner countryAllocated to date Total available in € Member State ERDF45%€ Priority 138%€ Priority 251%€ Faroe Islands73%€ Greenland49%€ Iceland40%€ Norway48%€

Project Gap Analysis In Priority 1, the Objective ” To facilitate development through the use of advanced information and communication technologies and transportation in the programme area” and the four themes: i) increased use of ICT to overcome distance iii) developing innovative product and service solutions for developing and maintaining transport infrastructure with regard to roads, railways, airports and ports under harsh climatic conditions iv) development of transport schemes that benefit rural communities, such as new maritime routes v) maritime safety in relation to remote areas with arctic, harsh conditions.

Project Gap Analysis In Priority 2, in the Objective ” To improve sustainable development in peripheral regions by strengthening urban-rural relations and enhancing regional heritage” and the theme: i) urban-rural partnerships for new service solutions Conclusion: Total of 14 themes 5 are remaining to be addressed and current lead partner present with us are addressing 9 themes of 2 priorities. The Programme has determined what theme each project is addressing, projects may cover many themes. Although, the Programme views each project by one specific theme. The Programme expects you to deliver your product(s) and service(s) within your specific theme.

Thinking about the Future....”Starting to promote the “concrete results” – Project products and services and current NPP for future NPP 2014 – 2021”.... Next European Commission long term budget will be re-negotiated in 2010 During previous long term budget negotiations, the NPP was not on the map as a separate programme area Highlight NPP area. Time to demonstrate products and services in NPP projects By promoting tangible products and services as an outcome of the NPP cooperation, the NPP can disseminate itself as a “best practice area”, is suitable for transnational cooperation. By that viable for the future cooperation and possibly extending the cooperation. Think of promoting regional outcomes, impact of the co-operation in your partnership and communicate this with your Regional Contact Points as well as the secretariat. Lead partner seminar – including Information and communication training in Finland June 16 th - 18th, 2009.

NPP 2009 annual conference This year’s annual conference will be on Iceland in November and is aimed at “ Creative Industries”, currently working name is LAVA 09 The conference will be in week 46 and main project exhibitions will most likely be held, please mark this in your calendar. More details will be made available on the NPP website and communicated to you in . On going activities Partner seminars in programme partners countries hosted by NPP RCPs Lead partner – Information and communication seminar in Finland June 15-16th, 2009 – Venue to be determined.. NPP Annual conference in November 2009 in Iceland – Venue to be determined

Contact Details – Programme Secretariat Northern Periphery Programme Secretariat Strandgade 91, 4. sal DK-1401 Copenhagen K, DENMARK Fax: Niclas Forsling – Head of Secretariat Tel , mobile , Christopher Parker – Programme Manger for Project Development Support Tel , mobile , Kirsti Mijnhijmer – Programme Manager for Information & Communication Tel , Maxi Nachtigall – Project Officer Tel ,

Contact Details – Regional Contact Points Republic of Ireland Mr Michael O'Brien BMW Regional Assembly The Square Ballaghaderreen County Roscommon Tel.: Fax: Website: Northern Ireland Ms Teresa Lennon SEUPB, EU House 6 Cromac Place Belfast BT7 2JB Tel.: Website:

Contact Details – Regional Contact Points Norway Ms Greta Johansen Landsdelsutvalget Sjøgata 3 N Bodø Tel.: Fax: Website: Sweden Mr Bernt Vedin Region Västerbotten Norrlandsgatan 13, Box 443 S Umeå Tel.: Fax: Website:

Contact Details – Regional Contact Points Norway Ms Greta Johansen Landsdelsutvalget Sjøgata 3 N Bodø Tel.: Fax: Website: Sweden Mr Bernt Vedin Region Västerbotten Norrlandsgatan 13, Box 443 S Umeå Tel.: Fax: Website:

Contact Details – Regional Contact Points Faroe Islands Mr Jakup Sørensen NORA (Nordisk Atlantsamarbejde) Bryggjubakki 12 Box 259 FO-110 Tórshavn Tel: Mob: Fax Website: Scotland Ms Denise Pirie Highlands & Islands Enterprise Cowan House, Inverness Retail & Business Park IV2 7GF Inverness Tel: Website:

Contact Details – Regional Contact Points Greenland Mr Jan Mørch Pedersen Greenland Tourism and Business Council Hans Egedesvej 29 PO Box Nuuk Tel: Fax: Website:

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