Synchronization and development of national strategies of logistics in V4 countries Lajos Veres Ph.D chairman Scientific Association for Spatial Development Workshop Budapest

Cooperation of the V4 countries strategic directions of the PAST-PRESENT-FUTURE context I. Past (recent past) 1.Years of the transition: pluralism market economy withdraw of the state from the economy and public services privatization economic downturn Challenges: different solutions have evolved in privatization ex-post impact assessment of the privatization

2.10 years before joining the EU: socio-economic reconstruction the emergence of European values understanding of EU policies preparation and learning to receive EU subsidies Challenges: social inclusion, acceptance

GDP per capita (purchasing power parity) changes (EU average = 100) Source: National Development in 2030, the first Hungarian Official Gazette No. 2014, page 26

3.10 years after joining the EU: implementation of EU policies national and sectoral strategies regional operational programs design the market apply conformal indirect state assets Challenges: role of the state

II. Present EU regional policy - cohesion policy Green Paper on Territorial Cooperation in Europe, the ESDP Interregional cooperation Cross-border co-operation Transnational co-operation Neighbourhood programs Development of macro-regional strategies (Baltic Sea, the Danube Strategy) V4 (V4 + 1, 2 + V4...) Challenges: effective forms of co-operation and co-ordination

SETA Corridor Source: SETA project description, page 5 ( project.eu/index.php/downloads/external/file/277-walk-final-project-brochure )

III. strategic directions for the future Socio-economic and environmental processes 1.SAFETY (interpretation, strengthening): The integration between energy supply, energy networks, countries, regional and local levels. Coordination to healthy food and clear drinking water supply R & D & I activities Disaster protection effects resulting in particular from climate change and other critical infrastructure Challenges: improved compliance with sustainability requirements

Additional priority energy projects proposed Source: Trans-European energy networks: TENT-E priority projects, 2004, Luxembourg, page 6th

2.CONNECTIVITY: The strategic goal of developing more competitive advantages, site selection factors and focusing on the reduction of regional disparities, regional multiplier effects enforcement utilization of synergies. Coordinated transportation development and optimization of network structures, reducing the time factor and the negative externalities. Active involvement in international networks, transportation systems Challenges: adapt to the challenges of globalization

The main dimensions of regional integration in Hungary Source: National Development in 2030, the first Hungarian Official Gazette No. 2014,page 125

3.CULTURAL HERITAGE, as resource: Raising the level of research and strategic level V4 common elements of the cultural heritage. Brands Design and validation of the multiplier effects (tourism and regional levels, banking and financial areas, etc..) Entrepreneurial culture, values ​​ and knowledge of best practices, exchange of experience. Analysis of the problems of disadvantaged and disadvantaged areas, development methods. Challenges: cooping skills and their optimal levels

Possible strategic scenarios of the V4 cooperation A.Catching up western countries with developed infrastructure (at twice the GDP growth) B.Supplier roles C.Eastern opening (new markets and economic systems) D.Pathfinder strategy Challenges: developing specific sustainable growth path

CENTRAL EUROPE 2020 Operational Programme IV./1 CENTRAL EUROPE PROGRAMME

Description of the priority axes: Priority axe 1: Cooperating on innovation to make CENTRAL EUROPE more comptitive Priority axe 2: Cooperating on low carbon strategies in CENTRAL EUROPE Priority axe 3: Cooperating on natural and cultural resources for sustainable growth in CENTRAL EUROPE Priority axe 4: Cooperating on transport to better connect CENTRAL EUROPE

Priority axe 1 – 2

Priority axe 3 – 4

IV/2. Hungary-Slovakia Cross-border Co- operation Programme Draft 2, version 05 April 10, 2014

The National programmes contributing to cohesion Hungary: Taking into account the opinion of the Commission on the preliminary version of the Hungarian Partnership Agreement, the first official draft version of the Hungarian Partnership Agreement dated 2nd of July, 2013 has been approved by the European Commission. The following main co-operation areas need to be supported in the framework of the international territorial co-operation: Enchancing competitiveness and employment based on cross- border co-operation Promoting territorial integration in the border areas by strengthening environmental, transport, water management and energy networks Promoting institutional integration and improving relationships between communities in the border region

The National programmes contributing to cohesion Slovakia On the 30th of October, 2012 the European Commission published the Position of the Commission Services on the development of the Partnership Agreement and programmes in Slovakia for the period , where it presented its proposal for thematic objectives and priorities for the period , which may be the subject of future EU funding. This position paper formed the basis for the ellaboration of the ’s Partnership for assessment to the Commission on the 28th of June 2013.

Description of the priority axes Priority axe 1: Competitive economy through cooperation Priority axe 2: Environment protection and resource efficiency Priority axe 3: Enhancing cross-border mobility Priority axe 4: Promoting sustainable and quality employment Priority axe 5: Enhancing cross-border cooperation of public authorities and people Priority axe 6: Technical assistance

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