1. Together for an integrated, innovative and sustainable Alpine region
Ispra, 25 June 2015
Andrea MAIRATE Head of Competence Centre Macro-Regions and European Territorial Cooperation

2. History - Long tradition of cooperation in the area;
- Council Conclusions 19/20 December 2013;
- kick off meeting Commissioner Hahn MFA 7 countries - Dec 2013;
- 01/2014 – 02/2015 Steering group Works; ISWG extensive involvement other Dg' and REGIO
- 15/07/ /10/2014 – Public Consultation
- 1 & 2 Dec Stakeholder Conference Milan

4. Why?
• one of the economically most dynamic, innovative and competitive areas in Europe.
But also
• Environmental, economic and social challenges requiring a common response;
• number of cooperation structures operating in the area;
• Strong request from the Regions

5. How? Building on past experience:
- limited number of well-defined objectives with clear added value;
- Ensure ownership commitment and leadership : streamlined governance structure, involving all concerned actors , clear division of tasks and roles; Commission acting as a facilitator
EUSALP : 3 thematic Objectives :
1 - innovation and SME's,
2 – accessibility and connectivity,
3 - environment and energy
+ Governance as a cross cutting Objective

6. What are the expected results?
Specific indicators and targets are defined in the Action Plan to monitor the implementation of EUSALP
• population: a healthier and better preserved environmental framework, more job opportunities better connections, allowing younger generations to remain in or come back to remote areas.
• public institutions and organisations - improve their efficiency in implementing policies and actions ;
• economic/business sector: increase the productivity and the positioning of the private operators in the Region; .

7. Governance model

8. Open issues
Balance between growth and territorial development – core areas vs surrounding areas
Focus on a limited number of objectives and
priority areas
Streamlining Governance structures – but need to ensure balanced representation between States and regions

9. Next Steps • Adoption by the Commission – 22 July 2015
• Endorsement by the Council – before end 2015
• Launch event (Slovenia) – January 2016