Second Meeting on Cooperation in Objectives 1 and 2 Introduction and Update 14 June 2011 | Bergen

Introduction and Update Content Update on the state of the art of the pilot Introduction of the general Agenda Brief presentation of the Frequently Asked Questions document Introduction of the four levels of cooperation analysed in Paris Space to Limousin and Thüringen for practical administrative management

Introduction and Update Update on the state of the art of the pilot OK, this is not the Biblebut neither is something fallen out of the blue

Introduction and Update Update on the state of the art of the pilot The majority of interested Regions are still experiencing difficulties and doubts And so they do not want to “let go”

Introduction and Update Update on the state of the art of the pilot More diversified regions approaching this theme (not only Italy, France and Germany) more input by Sweden, Norway, Spain, Poland, Lithuania Interest by the European Institutions (the EC took part in the first event, we now have the CoR, we will have a final workshop during the Open Days) Production of the deliverables – one final publication to be ready for the Open Days including 4 elements Official and unofficial networking even among the members of the working group (4 Italian regions working on OP modification and call)

Introduction and Update Introduction of the general Agenda 9.15 – Presentation and updating of pilot, FAQs, analysis of the 4 types of projects with, key questions and practical examples – Link between Cooperation in Objectives 1 and 2 and the Baltic – Coffee-break – Example of project building within the Baltic Sea Strategy – New experiences and follow-up Brainstorming, examples of innovative projects – Lunch – The set up of an EGTC – 16.15Interreg IVC: State of play, future perspectives – Focus on deliverables of the pilot and message to policy-makers, information on Open Days workshop

Introduction and Update FAQ Collection of questions gathered in Paris during the kick-off, they were answered by means of interpretation of the Regulation and by the experience of regions Currently being revised by national experts to provide further insight especially concerning financial requirements, control and legal background Flexible document, to be changed and enriched from here until October A section on EGTC to be added To be checked: the possibility to obtain the value of supporting document or vademecum from the EC

Introduction and Update The Four Levels of Cooperation Introduction of the four levels of cooperation analysed in Paris

Introduction and Update Practical examples Limousin and Thüringen give examples of their practical administrative management through the use of their internal documents. Regional Operational Programme Implementation Document/Manual Application Form Call for Proposals Letter of partnership Grant/Subvention Contract