The added value of Interregional Cooperation 8 reasons for participating

EU integration The best tool to support European integration Around 3000 institutions all over Europe working together in approved projects in IIIC In IVC first call around 5000 institutions involved in applications although only a few approved

Efficiency Many common problems and challenges Isolated approach waste of time and money Not reinventing the wheel No waste of resources Make use of each other experiences

Value for money! Interreg projects receive between 75 and 85 percent ERDF. Hardly any cash contributions! Very high compared to other programmes Method to bring in expertise from partner organizations. Much cheaper than hiring expensive external experts. Although for targeted expertise still external assistance is possible and paid for. EU money additional to regular policies and activities

Inspiring New ideas Fresh views and approaches Meeting colleagues dealing with similar problems Boosting good governance

Catalyzing further investments An Interreg IVC project is meant to create a basis for future investments If this is the result of an international analyses it will smoothen the decision making process at local level easier It creates support from funding authorities

Organizational trigger An EU project has its own strict rules for reporting and payment Creates discipline in organizations to be strict in reporting, accounting and auditing. Not applying to the rules: no funding!

Job satisfaction Working in an international project widens the professional scope of employees. Makes their jobs more interesting and it motivates. Training on the job!

Make it happen! Excellent partnership Concrete focus Bottom up involvement Visible for the local public Good for the image of cooperation in Europe

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