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Highlands & Islands Programmes |
Budget of €274 million. Purpose and aim of the programme The Programme’s main aim is to make the North Sea region a better place to live, work and invest in. It seeks to make a measurable difference by:
Priorities The Programme is structured around the following priorities: Priority 1: Building on our capacity for innovation [approximately 20.9% of total funding] This priority aims to boost innovation at all policy levels and in all sectors. The goal is to encourage a transnational partnership approach between business, industry, researchers, universities and public bodies which can be harnessed to promote innovation in line with the EU’s Lisbon and Gothenburg agendas. By strengthening the capacities of clusters and networks across business and society, innovation-based projects will create favourable environments for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), business development and economic growth. Increased adoption and use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) will play a key role in increasing the region’s innovative capacity. Priority 2: Promoting the sustainable management of our environment [approximately 28.5% of total funding] Transnational cooperation will concentrate on the development of preventative and responsive measures that address acute and chronic marine pollution. Actions will also focus on integrated coastal zone management, and how best to look after the sea and its marine ecosystems. The priority also addresses the risk climate change poses to society and the environment. Efforts will be undertaken to improve environmentally responsible energy production practices, which will contribute to a lower carbon economy. Priority 3: Improving accessibility in the North Sea region [approximately 28.5% of total funding] This priority aims to improve accessibility throughout the North Sea region in order to deliver economic and social benefits. Public and private partnerships will be encouraged to develop and implement transnational concepts for an efficient transport system. Work here should address common technological, financial, planning and administrative constraints. Providing support for innovation in transport and cargo logistics will help to address the region’s accessibility issues. Projects that promote the development of multi-modal transport corridors and seek to improve transport monitoring systems are also likely to receive Programme support. Priority 4: Promoting sustainable and competitive communities [approximately 17.1% of total funding] This priority aims to strengthen urban and rural areas in a way that will create conditions to build up innovative capacities and generate jobs and growth. Transnational cooperation will concentrate on those geographic areas that are suffering from economic and population decline, and subsequent social pressures. Projects will have to tackle issues like service delivery, integration of immigrant labour and economic restructuring. Axis four also focuses on promoting efficient energy consumption. Priority 5: Technical assistance [approximately 5.0% of total funding] Technical assistance is available to help implement the programme. Financial support can cover administration, monitoring, evaluation and control. Managing Authority: Danish Enterprise and Construction Authority, Viborg, Denmark Contact details:
Tel: +45 8728 8070 or Visit Website: www.northsearegion.eu
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