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EU Cohesion Policy in Västra Götaland

EU Cohesion Policy in Västra Götaland. Swedish experiences and lessons learnt from the regional point of view Reykjavik 2012-04-27 Hans-Åke Persson. Presentation. Västra Götaland – territory and organisation Regional Development - vision and strategy Programming Process - integrated

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EU Cohesion Policy in Västra Götaland

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  1. EU Cohesion Policy in Västra Götaland Swedish experiences and lessons learnt from the regional point of view Reykjavik 2012-04-27 Hans-Åke Persson 2012-04-26

  2. Presentation • Västra Götaland – territory and organisation • Regional Development - vision and strategy • Programming Process - integrated • Project Process - generation, development, prioritizing, implementation, evaluation 2012-04-26

  3. Västra Götaland 49 municipalities Population: 1.5 million Inhabitants/km2: 63 Distance north to south: 300 km Distance east to west: 250 km 2012-04-26

  4. Västra Götaland • One of Scandinavia's most visited tourist regions • A leading Scandinavian growth region • The largest transport region and port in the Nordic countries. Road and railway hub. Four airports. 2012-04-26

  5. Västra Götaland • Strong position in automotive industry, wireless communication, IT, electronics and space industry, pharmaceutical industry, food production, petrochemical industry, tourism, culture and media industries • Prominent in research and education • Two universities, one technical university college and three university colleges – over 90,000 students • Close co-operation between the public sector, industry and academy 2012-04-26

  6. Region Västra Götaland • Formed in 1999 • One of the largest mergers ever in Sweden • Political majority: the Social Democratic Party, the Green Party and the Left Party • The Regional Council comprises 149 members and is the highest decision-making body. Election every four years. • The Regional Council has the right to levy taxes • Budget 2011: SEK 46.2 billion • About 50 000 employees 2012-04-26

  7. Vision Västra Götaland – The good life • A vision for the county/territory of Västra Götaland • A basis for future development in Västra Götaland • Prepared in collaboration with other municipalities in Västra Götaland, the business community and labour market organisations, universities/university colleges and government bodies • The vision is implemented through growth programmes, EU programmes and others • Vision-related projects have been followed up by an independent external panel 2012-04-26

  8. Growth and development • Economic innovation • Infrastructure and transport systems • Skills development and lifelong learning • International cooperation • Culture and creativity • Environmental development 2012-04-26

  9. Bengtsfors Åmål Strömstad Dals-Ed Gull- spång Tanum Mellerud Färgelanda Töreboda Karlsborg Mariestad Munkedal Götene Vänersborg Sotenäs Lidköping Skövde Gothia Science Park Tibro Innovatum Science Park Uddevalla Skara Grästorp Lysekil Hjo Vara Trollhättan Essunga Orust Lilla Edet Falköping Tidaholm Stenung- sund Tjörn Herrljunga Ale Vårgårda Alingsås Kungälv Lerum Borås Ulricehamn Göteborg Öckerö Bollebygd Partille Lindholmen Science Park Härryda Mölndal Espira Growth Center Tranemo Mark Sahlgrenska Science Park Svenljunga IS E Regional platformsInteractive R&D & Open Innovation Milieus R&D • SME support: IDC West Sweden, IDC Sjuhärad, Business Region Göteborg • Incubation Process, Spin-Offs, New Businesses • Open Arenas for R&D collaborations based on Triple Helix Industry Academia Society 2012-04-26

  10. Objective 1 and 2 regions • Obj 1 • 115 regions • 284 bn Euro (incl Cohesion Fund) • Obj 2 • 156 regions • 55 bn Euro 2012-04-26

  11. 3 Priorities in West Sweden program: - Entrepreneurship and innovative enterprising - Cooperation initiatives and innovative milieus - Vulnerable urban areas Project volume appr 200 Meuro (ESF one program for all Sweden, with 8 regional implementation plans) Regional Competitiveness & EmploymentObj 2 European Regional Development Fund 2012-04-26

  12. Obj 3 European Territorial Cooperation (Interreg) 2007-2013 8 Programmes in Västra Götaland (4+4) Cross-border 2 programmes Interregional 4 programmes Sweden-Norway Öresund-Kattegatt-Skagerrak Transnational 2 programmes Interreg IVC Urbact II ESPON Interact Baltic Sea North Sea 2012-04-26

  13. Common problems and joint solutions 13 programmes in EU 3 in Sweden 2 in Västra Götaland More than 15% of IR budget (Iceland Northern Periphery) Interreg B Transnational 2012-04-26

  14. VGR Growth Strategies 2012-04-26

  15. VGR and EU Programmes • VGR Tasks, in 3 dimensions • Programming/Implementation process • National/Regional/Local/Organizational level • Program level/Project level • Not the same tasks in all programmes 2012-04-26

  16. VGR tasks, Programming process 2012-04-26

  17. VGR tasks, Implementation 1, structure 2012-04-26

  18. VGR tasks, Implementation 2, practice 2012-04-26

  19. VGR activities, on Project level 2012-04-26

  20. Prioritized areas VGR • Business development • Entrepreneurship/New enterprises • Knowledge transfer to SMEs • Regional strengths/Cluster(petro, biomedicine, health, food, wood, textile, automotive, culture, event, maritime) • R&D Research and Development • Competence, Transfer of knowledge • Communication, IT, Infrastructure, Public transport • Internationalization 2012-04-26

  21. Project examples ERDF West Sweden • Support to SMEs – VGR aid scheme (de minimis) • Audiovisual Cluster - Movie industry Trollhättan • Kvintessensen – Making culture enterprises more ”business-minded” • Asta – Testing automotive vehicles • Clean Shipping – Maritime Transports more environmental friendly 2012-04-26

  22. Lessons learnt • Programme level • Start programming process early • Separate functions (planning/implementation/control) • Project level • Generate projects from own strategies – but with inputs from outside (via Interreg?) • Integration, vertical (EU/national/regional/local), horizontal (Triple Helix) • Involve politicians, stakeholders, media • Prepare the project early and carefully – this is ”half of the implementation” • Cofunding - Letters of ”Confirmation”, not only ”Support/Interest” • Administration officer from start of proj development • Don´t underestimate administration and control costs 2012-04-26

  23. A Good (Interreg) Project • is genuinely crossing borders and jointly carried out at all phases – definition and scope of the problem, project development, implementation, evaluation • gives a cross-border/transnational/interregional value added. • has a strategic impact – addresses vital problems for a sustainable development in all the programme area. • builds on development strategies at european/national/regional/local level • has a solid partnership, horizontally and vertically • takes concrete action (ie material/immaterial investment) Physical investment limited, but possible if pilot • avoids duplications of earlier projects - but could preferably build on them • gives enhanced competence to participating project actors. • has measurable andtangible goals, and transferable resultats to be be disseminatedand remain after the project period. 2012-04-26

  24. THANK YOU Region Västra Götaland is always open for cooperation Hans-Åke Persson hans-ake.persson@vgregion.se www.vgregion.se/eu +46 10 441 1654 2012-04-26

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