1. Regional Framework operations in INTERREG III C
A Community Initiative on interregional co-operation
across the entire EU-territory and neighbouring countries
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2. Aim: INTERREG III C Regional framework operation
To improve the effectiveness of regional development policies and instruments
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3. INTERREG III C Types of operations
PROGRAMME/OPERATIONS
Regional Framework Operations (RFO)
Individual
projects
Networks
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4. “Europe of the Regions”
INTERREG III C Regional framework operation
“Europe of the Regions”
Strategic framework
EU activities closer to the citizens
Better European governance
Greater value added
Responsibility
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5. Which Regions? Spanish lead partner applies to South zone
INTERREG III C Regional framework operation
Which Regions?
Spanish lead
partner applies
to South zone
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6. Which Regions? INTERREG III C Regional framework operation
English, Belgium, French, Italien Portuguese, Spanish, and Greek regions
German and Austrian Länder
Dutch Provincies
and …(see annex in programme)
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7. Which Regions? INTERREG III C Regional framework operation
Identify common problems
Look for common opportunities
Covering a limited range of
different subjects
Based on a joint strategy
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8. Which Regions? INTERREG III C Regional framework operation
Regional Authorities or equivalent bodies
At least 3, of which 2 from Member States
Lower level regions accepted if representative
Supported by Regional Partnership
Max. participation in 2 RFOs
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9. Content of RFO: INTERREG III C Regional framework operation
Description of Regions (focussed SWOT)
Workplan, selection criteria, aid rates
Management and implementation
Types of projects, project participants
Expected results
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10. Lead regional partner’s role:
INTERREG III C Regional framework operation
Lead regional partner’s role:
Submit application
Overall responsibility for the RFO
Financial management and control
Selection of projects (Steering Committee)
Financial responsibility for private project participants in their regions
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11. Regional partners’ role:
INTERREG III C Regional framework operation
Regional partners’ role:
Selection of projects (Steering Committee)
Monitoring of projects in their region
Financial management, payment and control in their own region
Financial responsibility for private project participants in their regions
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12. Project Participants:
INTERREG III C Regional framework operation
Project Participants:
Lead project participant - Public or equivalent bodies
- Overall responsibility for project
Other project participants - Public or equivalent bodies - Private with public guarantee
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13. Partners/ Participants:
INTERREG III C Regional framework operation
Partners/ Participants:
Define tasks and responsibilities
Clear targets and timeschedules
Deliverables (what and when)
Regular reporting
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14. - intensity of cooperation:
INTERREG III C Regional framework operation
Success Criteria
- intensity of cooperation:
Increase capacities with partners
Transfer of instruments
Develop new approaches
Joint development
of new approaches
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15. INTERREG III C Relevant topics RFO Individual Projects
Objective 1 and 2
INTERREG programmes
URBAN
Innovative
actions
Others
RFO
Individual
Projects
 Networks
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16. INTERREG III C Who can apply?
RFO
Regional public authorities or equivalent bodies
Individual
project
Public authorities or equivalent bodies
Networks
Lead partner submits the application to the programme zone where the lead partner is situated irrespectively of the location of the other co-operation partners.
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17. INTERREG III C Funding of operations 50-80%
Type of operation
% of budget
ERDF contribution
for each operation
RFO
50-80%
mill € Max 40% to lead Region
Individual
project
10-30%
mill €
Networks
10-20%
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18. Thank you for your attention!
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