Alps4eu final conference presentations

1. Alps4EU
Final Conference
Brussels, 16 January 2014
Jean-Christophe Charlier
Project & Finance Officer
Joint Technical Secretariat - Alpine Space Programme

2. Your contacts at the JTS
Jean-Christophe Charlier
Tel: + 49 (0) 89 9214 1816
jean-christophe.charlier@alpine-space.eu
Eva Stare
Tel: + 49 (0) 89 9214 1809
eva.stare@alpine-space.eu

3. Presentation
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Current Alpine Space Programme
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4. Current PROGR
MME

5. European Territorial Cooperation, part of the
European Cohesion Policy
5/20

6. The cooperation area: key figures

7. Cooperation priorities
The Alpine Space Programme 2007 - 2013 identifies
three cooperation priorities:
22 approved projects
17 approved projects
18 approved projects
7/20

8. Facts and figures
ERDF budget (projects): EUR
92 Mio,
5 calls completed, 57projects approved,
100% ERDF committed, EUR 53 Mio
ERDF already paid out, average ERDF grant:
1.9 Mio, average of partners per project:
12-13, overall no. of partners involved:
650+
EUR

9. Origin of project partners
9/20

10. Capitalisation process
Call 5
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10 projects approved in July 2013
Limited budget: max EUR 400,000
Limited duration: max 15 months
Closure: end 2014 at the latest

11. Specific aims of Call 5 projects

12. Project results per thematic field
New approach: from priorities to thematic fields
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Reflects better the variety of projects
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Ease access to results promotion and capitalisation
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Shape towards EU 2020 and to the 2014-2020 thematic priorities
12/20

13. Project results per thematic field
Main achievements in 5 categories www.alpine-space.eu:
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Recommendations for policy-makers and policy papers
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Guidelines for practitioners
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Tools and decision support systems
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Studies and analyses
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Education material (kits, softwares etc.)
From capitalisation to policy development
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Build on project results in thematic / policy field
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Tailor actions to target groups needs feeding policy evolution
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Identify Alpine gaps and challenges requiring common action
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Contribute to pave the way for Alpine Space Programme 2014+
13/20

14. Capitalisation process

15. Project result postcards
15/20

16. ?
Alpine Space Programme
2014-2020

17. Strategy development project

18. Strategy development project
The process:
Stakeholder dialogue
workshops
Results gathered:
Final Expert Report
Key Statements
Transnational conference
Summary Brochure
Online consultation

19. The process
public consultation
main documents
submitted to EC in
March 2014
Approval by the EU
Commission: end 2014
more at the website
first call early 2015

20. The Programme’s Functions
+ Initiate and fund projects but being selective
+ Support the development of public policies
+ Contribute to an overall alpine strategy by feeding
comprehensive debates on long-term alpine development
+ Promote alpine networks, catalyst for improved cooperation
with alpine relevant actors
But
+ Large cooperation area with limited funding
20/20

21. Public consultation
Draft Operational Programme &
Strategic Environemental Assessment
Online www.alpine-space.eu
From 1 - 29 November 2013
Strategic framework for future calls
Results taken onboard
21/20

22. Draft Operational Programme
Priority 1: Innovative Alpine Space
Three specific objectives:
1.1
1.2
Increase capacities for the delivery of services of general interest in
a changing society
1.3
22/20
Improve the framework conditions for innovation in the Alpine
Space
Innovate governance for fair cooperation, better coordination and
shared responsibilities in the Alpine Space

23. Draft Operational Programme
Priority 2: Low Carbon Alpine Space
Two specific objectives:
2.1.
2.2
23/20
Establish transnationally integrated low carbon policy instruments
Support low carbon mobility and transport solutions

24. Draft Operational Programme
Priority 3: Liveable Alpine Space
Two specific objectives:
3.1.
3.2
24/20
Sustainably valorise Alpine Space cultural and natural heritage
Enhance the protection, the preservation and the connectivity of
Alpine Space ecosystems

25. Towards an EU strategy for the Alpine region - recent developments
Joint efforts of alpine states & regions, Alpine Convention and
Alpine Space Programme
Signing of a common resolution towards a EU Strategy for the
Alpine region (EUSAR) by seven alpine states and 15 Alpine
regions on 18 October 2013 - Grenoble France
Conference in Brussels 17 December to gain EU-wide political
support for the launch of an EU Strategy for the Alpine region
European Council 19 December gave mandate to the EU
Commission to set up EUSAR
25/25

26. At EU level
EU financial framework and final regulations
26/25

27. What else?
Harmonization and simplification
EU delegated Acts
Successful Interact initiatives gathering programmes from all strands
Monitoring System
Application form
Reporting
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility rules
First Level Control
Joint branding
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27/25

28. Final Conference &
Launch of the new
Programme: last trimester
of 2014 in Salzburg, AT
Where to find further
information and
assistance?
www.alpine-space.eu
Thank you for your attention!