1. Alpine Space Programme 2007-2013 Macro-Regional Strategy Activities of the Alpine Space Programme Zurich, July 7th 2011

2. Background Lisbon Treaty (Territorial Cohesion), 5 th Cohesion Report EU Baltic Sea Region Strategy, EU Danube Region Strategy Alpine Space? –Declarations … Mittenwalder Erklärung (March 2010) Network of Alpine Regions (March 2010) Alpine Convention (March 2011) Arge Alp (July 2011) –… and discussions Open Days 2010 Forum Alpinum 2010 Midterm Conference ASP 2011 …

3. Role of the Alpine Space Programme From active observer … –TCUM Sept. 2009 (“The ASP contains elements of a MRS”) –Various meetings, seminars, discussions … to pro-active player –Recommendation Task Force Strategy Revision Nov. 2009 –Decision PC June 2010 to set up a Task Force Task Force Macro-Regional Strategy –Preparation of a document as basis for further reflexion –Analysis of situation of programme and of political background –Elaboration of a project proposal to steer the discussion –Discussion of proposal with DG Regio –Decision Programme Committee May 10/11

4. Strategic Project to Steer Discussion Main objectives –Develop cornerstones of strategic actions (strategic options) –Highlight the value that would be added to the development of the territory –Identify core development topics, create a common picture of major development challenges –Contribute to answering the question of an appropriate geographical level –Prepare the ground for a broad discussion on strategies, topics and governance –Bring European policy (esp. EU2020) to the ground

5. Project Structure and Organisation Duration: July 2011 – June 2013 Financed from Technical Assistance of ASP Project management in MA/JTS Strategy Development for AS Strategy and Policy Review Stakeholder Dialogues Communication Analysis of strategy documents and relevant projects Preparation of discussion paper for stakeholder discussions Synthesis: Strategic options Addressing potential stakeholders Discussing issues with national, regional and local level – relevant political groups, programme authorities, agencies … NGOs Communication of objectives of project Communication of results Involving political level

6. christian.salletmaier@salzburg.gv.at www.alpine-space.eu