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TERRITORIAL COHESION AND NATIONAL-REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP

TERRITORIAL COHESION AND NATIONAL-REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP for the programming period 2007-2013 Benchmarking Seminar on The Regional Competitiveness and Employment Objective, The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), The Regional State Aid Provisions (RSA).

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TERRITORIAL COHESION AND NATIONAL-REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP

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  1. TERRITORIAL COHESION AND NATIONAL-REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP for the programming period 2007-2013Benchmarking Seminar on The Regional Competitiveness and Employment Objective, The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), The Regional State Aid Provisions (RSA). Regional policy within the Netherlands, a slightly different approach! Bert Roona, EU-liaison officer 31 May 2006 - Brussels

  2. Introduction The Netherlands: National state 12 provinces (4 regions) 458 municipalities Total population: 16,3 million Surface: 41.500km²

  3. The Regional Competitiveness and EmploymentObjective National financial allocation • ERDF : 736,5 million Euro • ESF: 736,5 million Euro • Interreg: 212 million Euro Total 1.685 billion

  4. The Regional Competitiveness and EmploymentObjective State of play of the NSRF • Draft is published in May • Final version October?

  5. The Regional Competitiveness and EmploymentObjective • National-regional partnership • Regions received draft documents of the Council on the regulations. • Regions invited to comment on NSRF. • Regions not directly involved in discussions between Ms and EC. • Regions prepare OP’s ERDF. • One national program for ESF; no involvement Regions.

  6. The Regional Competitiveness and EmploymentObjective 2. “Territorial cohesion” dimension Situation within the Netherlands: - Position national government on regional policy - Consequences for regional breakdown!

  7. The Regional Competitiveness and EmploymentObjective Chosen territorial criteria ERDF Member state: Criteria used by EC for allocation Structural Funds over Member states: • Total population 0,5 • Number of unemployed people 0,2 • Jobs needed to reach 70% 0,15 • Educational level 0,10 • Low population density 0,05 • Relative regional prosperity +5%/-5%

  8. The Regional Competitiveness and EmploymentObjective Chosen territorial criteria ERDF Criteria used by European Commission: Total population 33 Number of unemployed people 33 Low population density 33 Regional GDP 33% + Safety net 25%

  9. The Regional Competitiveness and EmploymentObjective

  10. The Regional Competitiveness and EmploymentObjective Situation 31th of May!

  11. The EAFRD General information National financial allocation: • 2000-2006: 431 million Euro • 2007-2013: 434 million Euro

  12. The EAFRD State of play of the NSP • Draft available • July: final NSP • Responsible authorities: Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Spatial Planning, Provinces. • One National Operational Program

  13. The EAFRD • The national-regional partnership • Provinces are involved in the negotiations between the European Commission and Member States when designing the EAFRD, • Participation of the provinces in drafting the NSP and delivering the EAFRD • LEADER is and will stay important!

  14. The EAFRD 2. “Territorial cohesion” dimension Rural area in the Netherlands: - non urban areas with less then 30.000 inhabitants. Still under discussion with the EC (densely populated country!)

  15. The EAFRD 2.1 Distribution on each axis: 1 Competitiveness of the agricultural sector 30% 2 Land management 30% 3+4 Diversification, quality of life, LEADER 40%

  16. The EAFRD 2.2 Connection with potential integrated rural development plans at regional level • Rural development plans will fit within the national strategy and OP. • Impact of LEADER approach?

  17. Regional State Aid provisions General information • State of play of the eligibility map for 2007-2013. • State of play of negotiations between the Commission and Member State.

  18. The Regional State Aid provisions “Territorial cohesion” dimension 2000-2006: 15% of the population 2007-2013: 7,5%

  19. The Regional State Aid provisions

  20. Conclusion • ERDF: regional policy Member State differs from European Policy. • Partnership not always like it should be! • EARDF: Good involvement from the beginning and pleasant cooperation. • Regional State Aid Provisions: not clear what will happen!

  21. TERRITORIAL COHESION AND NATIONAL-REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP for the programming period 2007-2013Benchmarking Seminar on The Regional Competitiveness and Employment Objective, The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), The Regional State Aid Provisions (RSA). www.snnonline.nl http://ec.europa.eu/comm/regional_policy/atlas/netherlands/nl_en.htm http://forum.europa.eu.int/irc/dsis/regportraits/info/data/en/nl_national.htm www.minlnv.nl Thank you for your attention! 31 May 2006 - Brussels

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