1. Community Initiative Programme Interreg III A Greece – Italy February 2006

2. 1. General Information Targets  To improve communication between areas (improve accessibility + ensure secure movements) To improve communication between areas (improve accessibility + ensure secure movements) To improve the competitiveness of economies To improve the competitiveness of economies To upgrade – preserve environmental and cultural resources To upgrade – preserve environmental and cultural resources Financial data  TOTAL COST : 157 940 670 TOTAL PUBLIC EXPENDITURE: 144 954 070 COMMUNITY ERDF ASSISTANCE: 84 477 035 NATIONAL FINANCING: 49 983 924 REGIONAL FINANCING: 9 743 111 PRIVATE PARTICIPATION: 12 986 600 Programme approval by European Commission  March 2003

3. The fields of intervention of the programme PRIORITY AXIS 1”TRANSPORT, COMMUNICATION, SAFETY” PRIORITY AXIS 1”TRANSPORT, COMMUNICATION, SAFETY” Measure 1.1 “Sea transport and communication infrastructures “ FIELD OF INTERVENTION : Labour force flexibility, entrepreneurial activity, information and communications technology innovation (people, companies) Labour force flexibility, entrepreneurial activity, information and communications technology innovation (people, companies) Innovation and technology transfer, establishment of networks and business ventures between enterprises and/or research institutes Innovation and technology transfer, establishment of networks and business ventures between enterprises and/or research institutes Ports Ports FINAL BENEFICIARIES: Central Public Administration and supervised agencies, Regional Administration, Prefectural Authority, Provincial and Local Authorities, Competent Authorities for the implementation of port projects Measure 1.2 “Development and strengthening surveillance, security and control systems” FIELD OF INTERVENTION : Social inclusion Social inclusion Labour force flexibility, entrepreneurial activity, innovation, information and communications technology Labour force flexibility, entrepreneurial activity, innovation, information and communications technology Social infrastructure and public health Social infrastructure and public health Information and Communications Technology (including measures concerning safety and healthy living) Information and Communications Technology (including measures concerning safety and healthy living) FINAL BENEFICIARIES: Central Public Administration and supervised agencies, Regional Administration Local, Administrative Authorities / Local Authorities of A’ and B’ degree, NGOs which activate in the social sector as well as their joint ventures

4. The fields of intervention of the programme PRIORITY AXIS “ENTREPRENEURSHIP “ PRIORITY AXIS “ENTREPRENEURSHIP “ Measure 2.1 “Cooperation on research, development and transfer of know-how” FIELD OF INTERVENTION: Labour force flexibility, entrepreneurial activity, innovation, information and communications technology Labour force flexibility, entrepreneurial activity, innovation, information and communications technology Innovation and technology transfer, establishment of networks and business ventures between enterprises and/or research institutes Innovation and technology transfer, establishment of networks and business ventures between enterprises and/or research institutes Researcher training Researcher training FINAL BENEFICIARIES: Central Public Administration and supervised agencies, Regional Administration, Higher education institutions, Research Centres, Local Administrative Authorities / Local Authorities of A’ and B’ degree, Technological Parks Central Public Administration and supervised agencies, Regional Administration, Higher education institutions, Research Centres, Local Administrative Authorities / Local Authorities of A’ and B’ degree, Technological Parks Measure 2.2 “Supporting the competitiveness of SMEs Management, implementation, monitoring and control activities” FIELD OF INTERVENTION: Shared out business services (business types, incubators, incentives, promotion services, networking, conferences, trade exhibitions) Shared out business services (business types, incubators, incentives, promotion services, networking, conferences, trade exhibitions) Occupational training targeting SMEs and handicrafts Occupational training targeting SMEs and handicrafts Shared out services in the area of tourism (including promotional, networking and trade fair activities) Shared out services in the area of tourism (including promotional, networking and trade fair activities) Occupational training targeting tourism Occupational training targeting tourism Innovation and technology transfer, establishment of networks and business ventures between enterprises and/or research institutes Innovation and technology transfer, establishment of networks and business ventures between enterprises and/or research institutes Elaboration of designs Elaboration of designs FINAL BENEFICIARIES: Central Public Administration and supervised agencies, Regional Administration, Chambers, Training structures, Local Administrative Authorities / Local Authorities of A’ and B’ degree

5. The fields of intervention of the programme PRIORITY AXIS 3 “ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURAL LEGACY “ PRIORITY AXIS 3 “ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURAL LEGACY “ Measure 3.1 “Upgraded management of common ecosystems” FIELD OF INTERVENTION: Labour force flexibility, entrepreneurial activity, innovation, information and communications technology Labour force flexibility, entrepreneurial activity, innovation, information and communications technology Sewage and waste cleanup Sewage and waste cleanup Protection, improvement and rehabilitation of the natural environment Protection, improvement and rehabilitation of the natural environment FINAL BENEFICIARIES: Central Pubic Administration and supervised agencies, Regional Administration, Local Administrative Authorities / Local Authorities of A’ and B’ degree, NGOs, Bodies for the management of protected areas (Natura etc), Research Institutes, Higher Education Institutions Central Pubic Administration and supervised agencies, Regional Administration, Local Administrative Authorities / Local Authorities of A’ and B’ degree, NGOs, Bodies for the management of protected areas (Natura etc), Research Institutes, Higher Education Institutions ” Measure 3. 2 “ Promotion, restoration and utilisation of historical and cultural legacy of common interest ” FIELD OF INTERVENTION: Non physical investments (development and provision of tourism-related services, athletic, cultural and recreational activities, cultural legacy) Non physical investments (development and provision of tourism-related services, athletic, cultural and recreational activities, cultural legacy) Maintenance and restoration of cultural heritage Maintenance and restoration of cultural heritage Citizen information Citizen information FINAL BENEFICIARIES: Central Public Administration and supervised agencies, Regional Administration, Local Administrative Authorities / Local Authorities of A’ and B’ degree, Research Institutes / Organizations

6. The fields of intervention of the programme PRIORITY AXIS 4”TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF THE PROGRAMME” PRIORITY AXIS 4”TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF THE PROGRAMME” Measure 4.1 “Management, implementation, monitoring, and control activities” FIELD OF INTERVENTION: Preparation, implementation, monitoring and publicity Preparation, implementation, monitoring and publicity Evaluation Evaluation Elaboration of designs Measure Elaboration of designs Measure FINAL BENEFICIARIES: Managing Authority of the Programme, Region of Puglia Managing Authority of the Programme, Region of Puglia Measure 4.2 “Complementary activities concerning the implementation of the Programme: promotion, information, evaluation and publicity” FIELD OF INTERVENTION: Preparation, implementation, monitoring and publicity Preparation, implementation, monitoring and publicity Citizen information Citizen information FINAL BENEFICIARIES: Managing Authority of the Programme, Region of Puglia Managing Authority of the Programme, Region of Puglia

7. Programme Implementation Progress in implementation has only been recorded for Priority 1. Progress in implementation has only been recorded for Priority 1. Due to the low degree of Programme implementation, there are no sufficient official data in the monitoring system of the PMA to support the assessment of the effectiveness & efficiency of the Programme. Due to the low degree of Programme implementation, there are no sufficient official data in the monitoring system of the PMA to support the assessment of the effectiveness & efficiency of the Programme. The very successful cooperation between the Managing Authority, Apulia Region and Final Beneficiaries and the satisfactory level of readiness of the administration and management system of the Programme, have paved the way for the commencement of implementation of all Programme Measures, within 2006. Provided that the most suitable projects are selected for inclusion, in terms of the attainment of targets, maturity, prospects & potential for completion within the programme period, it seems quite likely that the Programme can be effectively completed in time. The very successful cooperation between the Managing Authority, Apulia Region and Final Beneficiaries and the satisfactory level of readiness of the administration and management system of the Programme, have paved the way for the commencement of implementation of all Programme Measures, within 2006. Provided that the most suitable projects are selected for inclusion, in terms of the attainment of targets, maturity, prospects & potential for completion within the programme period, it seems quite likely that the Programme can be effectively completed in time.