1. Introduction to NPP 2007-2013 4 th February 2009 – Sundsvall, Sweden European Union European Regional Development Fund

2. Background Builds on successes Interreg IIIB Northern Periphery Programme: Total allocated funding to projects €30.2 million 62 preparatory and 47 main projects 400 project partners 68% of all projects involved SMEs Case study binder available Shift to the new programme period: Additions to the programme area More funding available for projects: €45 million Official name: Northern Periphery Programme 2007-2013 Operational Programme approved in September 2007

3. Available Funding Types of funding: European Regional Development Funds (ERDF) for Member States ERDF equivalent for Non Member States Public/Public-like match funding Amounts available: € 35.115 million ERDF € 10.155 million ERDF equivalent € 33.565 million match funding Total programme budget (incl. match funding): €79 million

4. Programme Status To date: 21 main projects and 18 preparatory project approved In total 49% of programme budget committed Potential applicants from Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland and Norway should contact their RCP to ensure that the level of funding request is acceptable! Programme partner countryAllocated to dateTotal available in € Member State ERDF45%€18 261 904 Priority 138%€12 312 447 Priority 251%€6 406 154 Faroe Islands73%€224 239 Greenland49%€252 538 Iceland40%€1 672 377 Norway48%€2 532 911

5. Programme Area Regions in 9 programme partner countries EU Member States: Finland Ireland Northern Ireland Scotland Sweden Non Member States: Faroe Islands Greenland Iceland Norway

6. Geographical Flexibility Projects should always involve partners from within programme area BUT: Up to 10% of programme funds may be used to finance expenditure incurred by partners located in adjacent regions in Russia and Canada. Up to 20% of ERDF may be used to finance expenditure incurred by partners located outside the programme area but inside the European Union, and up to 20% of Norwegian funds may be used to finance expenditure incurred by Norwegian partners located outside the eligible programme area in Norway. Use of geographical flexibility must be justified in the application The criteria shall be applied as an exception Only when it delivers a significant contribution to the benefit of the programme area that is not otherwise available.

7. Common Characteristics Geography Sparsely populated area / low population density Rurality, insularity, peripherality Low accessibility Environment Harsh climate and difficult terrain High quality but vulnerable environment Abundance of natural resources Threat of climate change

8. Common Characteristics Economical and social A flexible and skilled labour force Dependence on single economic activities and public employment Aging population and youth out-migration Rich cultural heritage Projects should especially focus on the characteristics of the programme area: rurality, peripherality, insularity

9. Joint Transnational Strategy

10. Priority 1 Promoting innovation and competitiveness in remote and peripheral areas i. Innovation, networks and competitiveness Objective: To promote competitiveness by increasing and developing the capacity for innovation and networking in rural and peripheral areas Examples: Exchange of best practice and cooperation networks between R&D and SMEs Transnational cooperation networks and knowledge transfer to develop existing and innovative products Cooperation and exchange of best practice between SMEs on how to reach markets with new and existing products ii. Accessibility Objective: To facilitate development by the use of advanced information and communication technologies and transport Examples: ICT to overcome distance ICT to modernise and innovate industries and businesses innovative solutions for transport infrastructure subject to harsh climatic conditions transport schemes that benefit rural communities, e.g. new maritime routes maritime safety in remote areas with arctic, harsh conditions the capacity to respond to and prepare for emergencies and natural disasters

11. Priority 2 Sustainable development of natural and community resources i. Environment as an asset in the periphery Objective: To strengthen the synergies between environmental protection and growth in remote and peripheral regions. Examples: Efficient and sustainable management and utilisation of resources Impact of climate change and means to reduce it at a community level Small scale renewable energy solutions ii. Urban-rural development and promotion of heritage Objective: To improve sustainable development in peripheral regions by strengthening urban-rural relations and enhancing regional heritage. Examples: Urban-rural partnerships for new service solutions Innovative provision of existing and new services in the periphery private, public and voluntary sectors cooperation to develop new and innovative service solutions for peripheral regions promotion of natural and cultural heritage that supports the development of sustainable industries

12. Project Setup 2 types of projects: Preparatory projects: to generate high quality main project applications Requirements:  >2 partner countries  Address programme priorities  Public match funding Main projects: to implement a project idea addressing the objectives of the programme Requirements:  >3 partner countries; at least one Member State  Eligible public match funding Budget Preparatory projects: max. €30,000 with a grant rate of 60% (up to €18,000) Main projects: between €250,000 and €1.5 million. Maximum €3 million Grant rate: 60% for Member States, 50% for Non Member States Iceland, Faroe Islands and Greenland, and 30% for Norway

13. Lead Partner Principle A Lead Partner should be nominated for both preparatory and main projects Role Lead Partner: Acting as link between the project partners and the programme Submitting the joint project application Overall responsibility for project coordination Formal beneficiary of ERDF funding Act as the policeman in the project Requirements for Lead Partners: Public or public-like organisations Located in a Member State, Norway or Iceland Sufficient admin and financial capacity to manage a transnational project A “Partnership agreement” for main projects

14. Contact Details – Programme Secretariat Northern Periphery Programme Secretariat Strandgade 91, 4. sal DK-1401 Copenhagen K, DENMARK Fax: +45 3283 3775 Niclas Forsling – Head of Secretariat Tel. +45 3283 3786, mobile +45 2511 2344, niclas.forsling@northernperiphery.eu Christopher Parker – Programme Manger for Project Development Support Tel. +45 3283 3782, mobile +45 2511 2391, christopher.parker@northernperiphery.eu Kirsti Mijnhijmer – Programme Manager for Information & Communication Tel. +45 3283 3784, kirsti.mijnhijmer@northernperiphery.eu Maxi Nachtigall – Project Officer Tel. +45 3283 3785, maxi.nachtigall@northernperiphery.eu

15. Contact Details – Regional Contact Points Republic of Ireland Mr Michael O'Brien BMW Regional Assembly The Square Ballaghaderreen County Roscommon Tel.:+353 949862970 Fax: +353 949862973 E-mail: mobrien@bmwassembly.ie Website: www.bmwassembly.ie Northern Ireland Ms Teresa Lennon SEUPB, EU House 6 Cromac Place Belfast BT7 2JB Tel.: + 44 28 90 266 723 E-mail: teresa.lennon@seupb.eu Website: www.seupb.eu

16. Contact Details – Regional Contact Points Norway Ms Greta Johansen Landsdelsutvalget Sjøgata 3 N- 8002 Bodø Tel.:+47 75 50 34 20 Fax: +47 75 52 67 25 E-mail: johansen@lu.no Website: www.lu.no Sweden Mr Bernt Vedin Region Västerbotten Norrlandsgatan 13, Box 443 S-901 09 Umeå Tel.: +46 90 16 37 17 Fax: + 46 90 16 37 19 E-mail: bernt.vedin@regionvasterbotten.se Website: www.regionvasterbotten.se

17. Contact Details – Regional Contact Points Finland Ms Paula Mikkola Regional Council of Lapland P.O. Box 8056 FIN-96101 Rovaniemi Tel.:+358 16 2114 324 Mobile: +358 40 7118 380 Fax: +358 16 318 705 E-mail: paula.mikkola@lapinliitto.fi Website: www.lapinliitto.fi Iceland Mr Þórarinn V. Sólmundarson Institute of Regional Development in Iceland Ártorg 1 IS - 550 Sauðárkrókur Tel.: +354 4555400 Fax. +354 4554477 E-mail: thorarinn@byggdastofnun.is Website: www.byggdastofnun.is

18. Contact Details – Regional Contact Points Faroe Islands Mr Jakup Sørensen NORA (Nordisk Atlantsamarbejde) Bryggjubakki 12 Box 259 FO-110 Tórshavn Tel: +298 30 69 94 Mob: +298 21 29 59 Fax. +298 35 31 01 E-mail: jakup@nora.fo Website: www.nora.fo Scotland Ms Denise Pirie Highlands & Islands Enterprise Cowan House, Inverness Retail & Business Park IV2 7GF Inverness Tel: +44 01463 244252 E-mail: denise.pirie@hient.co.uk Website: www.hient.co.uk

19. Contact Details – Regional Contact Points Greenland Mr Jan Mørch Pedersen Greenland Tourism and Business Council Hans Egedesvej 29 PO Box 1615 3900 Nuuk Tel: +299 34 28 27 Fax: +299 32 28 77 E-mail: jan@greenland.com Website: www.greenland.com

20. For further information, please visit: www.northernperiphery.eu Thank you for listening!