1. Raingain 18 November 2011 Ruut LOUWERS, director 18 November 20111/16

2. COHESION POLICY ECONOMIC SOCIAL TERRITORIAL Funding : why? 18 November 20112/16

3. COHESION POLICY ECONOMIC SOCIAL TERRITORIAL ``` Instruments: Convincing Legislation Financial Implementation 18 November 20113/16

4. Cohesion policy Design of instruments Implemen- tation: NWE Economy Lisbon Environment Gothenburg Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Priority 4 Cooperation projects EU2020: smart, sustainable, inclusive growth 18 November 20114/16

5. Programme Area NWE Countries: Belgium Ireland Luxemburg United Kingdom Switzerland France Germany Netherlands 18 November 20115/16

6. ERDF Max. 50% 4 priorities Half allocated 18 November 20116/16

7. AMBITION A MORE COHERENT EU SOCIETY THROUGH COOPERATION PROJECTS TOUCHING EU-CITIZENS LIVES 18 November 20117/16

8. CONCRETE COOPERATION COMMUNICATION CLUSTERING Emphasis 18 November 20118/16

9. 1+1+1+1+1> 5 A real project => elements are: Designed together Decided together Monitored together Reported on together Cooperation 18 November 20119/16

10. Strong Story Food: close to people Territorial impact Clear messages Communicate EU Communication 18 November 201110/16

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12. INVESTING IN OPPORTUNITIES nweurope.eu 18 November 201112/16