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West Norway - North Scotland

West Norway - North Scotland. Frameworks for Co-operation. West Norway - North Scotland. Background to Initiative. 1995-2005 Rural development - 10 years of co-operation:

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West Norway - North Scotland

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  1. West Norway - North Scotland Frameworks for Co-operation

  2. West Norway - North Scotland

  3. Background to Initiative 1995-2005 Rural development - 10 years of co-operation: - Rural Development Programme in Sogn og Fjordane & Duthchas LIFE Environment Project in the H&I - Titan / Euromontana / Nortrail - Northern Maritime Corridor 2004-2005 Identifying potential for future co-operation: Feb-June 04 Initial groundwork and discussions in Norway Aug-Sept 04 Discussions with key organisations in Scotland Oct 04 Meeting with West Norway Council Nov 04 Video-link meeting between Norway and Scotland Jan 05 Meeting between the Scottish organisations May 05 Strategic seminar in Inverness Sept 05 Study visit to Scotland Dec 05 Study visit to Norway

  4. West Norway - North Scotland Where?

  5. West Norway - North Scotland

  6. West Norway

  7. Sogn og Fjordane

  8. Scotland

  9. Facts and Figures Area km² Pop Density km² Norway 323,802 4,577,457 14 Scotland 76,760 5,062,011 65 West Norway 58,582 1,185,699 20 H&I 39,000 370,000 9 Sogn og Fjordane 18,623 107,222 6 Highland 25,900 208,000 8 Shetland 1,468 21,940 15 Kommune x 26 716 (av.) 4,154 (av.) 6

  10. West Norway - North Scotland Why?

  11. Similar challenges & opportunities: Bio-geography Natural & cultural heritage Natural resources Sparse population Peripheral communities Loss of young people Agricultural decline Globalisation of markets Narrow employment base But different responses: Rural policy Administrative system Ownership of land & resources Agricultural structure Rural services & welfare Transportation & communications Employment distribution West Norway - North Scotland

  12. West Norway - North Scotland What?

  13. A bi-lateral regional partnership would be mutually beneficial and should be developed Focus on rural development in peripheral, mountain and island areas Initially involving Sogn og Fjordane, Shetland and Highland Strategic & practical actions in an inter-linked & monitored programme First phase: 2005-2007 Statement of Shared Intent to be signed by the partners on Dec. 5 2005 An annual partner’s forum will monitor progress and agree forward plans A co-ordinator will manage the first phase, working to the lead partners Strategy for Co-operation Strategic Seminar on May 6 agreed:

  14. Scottish partners: The Highland Council Shetland Islands Council Highlands & Islands Enterprise Scottish Natural Heritage UHI Millennium Institute Hi-Arts RSPB Norwegian partners: Sogn og Fjordane County Council Sogn og Fjordane County Governor Innovation Norway University College of Sogn og Fjordane West Norway Research Institute Partnership for Co-operation

  15. Early project themes: Socio-economic benefit: Natural heritage Culture and the arts Local produce Youth Cross-cutting themes: Entrepreneurship Youth Strategic themes: Major industry/ smelter closure Rural healthcare, services & infrastructure Community land ownership & management Knowledge economy & regional university Renewable energy Coastal zone management & aquaculture Local democracy and governance Community planning Sustainable resource management Celtic/ Norse connections - input to 2007 Themes for Co-operation Rural development of small scale communities in peripheral, mountain, coastal and island areas

  16. Process for Co-operation

  17. First phase (2005-2007) Strategic Seminar – agreeing the objectives and framework – May 2005 Application for LEADER+ funding – Aug 2005 Signing of Letter of Intent – confirming the partnership – Dec 2005 Study visits to make connections on the key themes and develop project proposals – Sept / Dec 2005 Programme of projects linking communities and practitioners on key themes Strategic process to explore policy context, set priorities, monitor progress Funded by LEADER+ and the partners in both countries. First steps for Co-operation

  18. Intended Outcomes Long-term bi-regional partnership and strategic network Bi-lateral local community links and activities An understanding of best practice in rural development in each region Identification of themes for future co-operation and projects in 2007 Development of partnership projects under Interreg / other EU Programmes/ other funding sources First steps for Co-operation

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