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

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 targeted European programmes (FP7, CIP, Youth…) To promote interregional cooperation for the benefit of local stakeholders

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

Budget allocation of OP ERDF in Limousin 22 % € €Total 60 % € € Technical assistance 40 % € € Axis 5 25 % € € Axis 4 22 % € € Axis 3 17 % € € Axis 2 27 % € € Axis 1 ERDF funding rate ERDF amount Total Expenditures

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 62 Regions in 17 Member states 92 operational contacts 1 methodological guide for the transfer 1 web site & 1 database 125 good practices / transferability evaluation 82 transfer opportunities between partners 10 ongoing transfers in Limousin  Strategic objectives = « rural lobbying »  Operational objectives = transfer of experiences

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 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 the «home automation » project of the Cities Community of Guéret  Cities Community of Guéret (France)‏  Hjälpmedel SAM Company (Sweden)‏  Gävle Region (Sweden)‏  Sandviken City (Sweden)‏ Axis 5 – Measure 2 “Pilot projects” Actions: Evaluation / analyse of the existing structure's services in Sweden Identification of partners for the implementation in Limousin Research of partners to lead the project on the territory of the C.C of Guéret Development potential identified in the Home automation sector Transferability study of a Swedish concept: rental and maintenance of home automation equipments Partners:

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

APPROVED PROJECTSBENEFICIARIESTOTAL COST (€) FEDER AMOUNT (€) Study and monitoring programme of the amphibians as an indicator for biodiversity (mes. 53) Regional Natural Park Périgord Limousin Ruract Network (mes. 51)Limousin Region Silver economy (mes. 52)Limousin Region International exhibition of porcelain (operational aspect of an URBACT II project)‏ (mes. 52)Limoges City Training about European fundings in Romania (mes. 52)Limousin Region Resource and valorisation Centre for documents regarding the international penal Justice (mes. 52) AVRUL European network about public policies (mes. 53)Association Europa European network about tapestry (mes. 53) International City of Tapestry of Aubusson Preliminary study about the implementation of home automation services for seniors (mes. 52) CC de Guéret St Vaury Transfer of know-how for the realization of a new generation of optical fibers (mes.52) Limoges University Study about intergenerational housing (mes.52)Commune of Bonnac-la-Cote European network about Autonomy and health care (mes. 53)Autonom’lab Ceramic Network (brokerage event) (mes. 52) Ceramics Cluster Eliare projects (objective FP7/CIP) – mes. 52 and 53 AVRUL for XLIM research laboratory TOTAL APPROVED PROJECTS € €

PROJECTS ABOUT TO COMEBENEFICIARIES Total Budget (€) FEDER Amount (€) ELIARE programme (Assistance to European projects of research) (mes. 52 et 53) Laboratories and SMEs – World Ceramic Route (mes.53)Limoges City – Collaborative research project about thermoelectric glasses (mes.52) Avrul (laboratory GEMH) – Study about thermic performance in ancient buildings (mes.52)SCOP Haneman / RURACT transfer - E-TEAMS (energy saving in schools) - mes.52 Highschools / Transfert RURACT - ULLFORUM (development of wool products) - mes.52 Associations in Limousin / RURACT transfer - GENDER (equality of chances) - mes.52 Limousin Region / RURACT transfer - BIOGAS (small methanization units) - mes.52 Territories / RURACT transfer- LADYMARIAN (forest management) - mes.52 Territories / RURACT transfer - ENERGY (territorial energetic performance) - mes.52 Territories ,00 € / RURACT transfer- INCLUSION SOCIALE (local contract for the social development) - mes.52 Territories – Network about press drawing and caricature (mes.53) Association Saint Just le Martel Culture – Network on the Francophony (mes.53)International Festival of Francophony € – Resources Centre on the international migrations (mes.53)Limoges University TOTAL TO COME

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