1. Current programme status
Christopher Parker, Joint Secretariat
Akureyri, Iceland - September 29th, 2016

2. The Programme Area

3. Vision
To counteract the overwhelming challenges, the Programme will help to generate vibrant, competitive and sustainable communities by harnessing innovation, expanding the capacity for entrepreneurship, and seizing the unique growth initiatives and opportunities of the Northern and Arctic regions in a resource-efficient way.

4. The Programme Mind-set = Intervention logic1
Programme Area specific challenges and opportunities 2
Selected interventions 3
Tangible results or solutions =>
Measurable changes at Programme Area level

6. Approved Projects 1. Call: 13 projects approved
Preparatory call: 29 projects approved

7. Distribution of main projects
10 projects in Priority Axis 1 – Total 16
7 projects in Priority Axis 2 - Total 16
3 projects in Priority Axis 3 – Total 11
5 projects in Priority Axis 4 – Total 11

8. Distribution by theme & source

9. Basic Facts about 4th call
4th CALL opened: 1st May 2016
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30th November 2016
MC has committed approximately 48% of the programme funding to 25 projects.
DECISION DATE: TBC in early 2017

10. Impact of Brexit?
24th June, Joint statement from Tusk & Juncker; Business as usual until Art. 50 is triggered
12th August, UK Treasury statement; Already funded projects with UK-partners will continue also beyond Brexit, new (ERDF) applications have to be considered case by case

11. Impact of Brexit?
UK Treasury Autumn Statement November 23rd – outlining UK forecasted financial future position and preparations for next UK budget expected in 2017

12. Thank you for listening
Christopher Parker
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