1. Conference: Alpine Space Programme 2007-13
Colin Wolfe DG Regional Policy, INTERREG European Commission
Conference: Alpine Space Programme
St. Johann im Pongau 28 June 2007

2. European Territorial Cooperation / INTERREG
Easy policy to explain
European value is clear
However, we need to:
maximise its impact, now it is an Objective
ensure it has greater visibility and influence

3. European Territorial Cooperation (cross-border) “Fills the gaps!”
Between regional/national programmes
Communication gaps/Accessibility gaps
Environment gaps
- Floods, avalanches & other crises
- Air pollution
- Rivers & Water pollution
* Enterprise initiatives
- Science parks
- Clusters
- Tourism
Energy
People-to-people

4. Cutting-edge enterprise
European Territorial Cooperation (transnational 1)
“ Acts on big problems we can’t solve alone!”
“ Ensures we pull together”
Environment (e.g. risk response, climate change, flood protection, water pollution)
Energy
Cutting-edge enterprise
in zonal programmes
a classic example is Alpine Space

5. based on common analysis of issues based on agreed response to issues
European Territorial Cooperation (transnational 2)
“ Facilitates a strategic response”
based on common analysis of issues
based on agreed response to issues
providing framework for hierarchy of actions
zonal projects
INTERREG cross-border projects
EU convergence/competitiveness projects
domestic projects
- more coherent analysis, programming, operational project response

7. Alpine Space programme priorities
Need to build on Alpine Space cutting edge, and the need to make all Alpine areas part of the way forward
Competitiveness and attractiveness of the Alpine Space
Need to manage Alpine transport sustainably, and to reach and connect remote places
Accessibility and connectivity of Alpine Space
Need to safeguard the Alpine environment, adress climate change and energy needs, and to plan for risks
Environment and Risk prevention

8. Alpine Space programme approach
Build strategic approach to mobilise everyone (partnership) e.g. local districts/regions/countries/Alpine Space
Establish a framework for action in the zone
Implement headline projects
Coordinate/align similiar interventions

9. Thank you for your attention!
“modern problems need modern solutions, complex issues need sophisticated solutions”
In 2013, let us say we have delivered…
Thank you for your attention!