Transnational Co-operation Programme for a European area in transition on the way to integration "South East Europe (SEE)" 2007-2013 under the European Territorial Cooperation Objective co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

Aim and purpose of the programme

The programme focuses on four thematic priorities: Innovation, Environment, Accessibility, and Sustainable urban development. This will be a concrete opportunity for Western Balkans to move towards the European Union and will deepen relations with the EU neighbouring countries.

The South-East Europe area is the most diverse, heterogeneous and complex trans-national co-operation area in Europe, made up of a broad mix of countries. The emergence of new countries and with it the establishment of new frontiers has changed the patterns of political, economic, social and cultural relationships.

Impact of investments

The programme shall facilitate innovation, entrepreneurship, knowledge, the economy and information society by concrete co-operation action and visible results. It is also aimed at improving the attractiveness of regions and cities taking into account sustainable development, physical and knowledge accessibility and environmental quality by integrated approaches and concrete co-operation action and visible results. Finally, it will foster integration by supporting balanced capacities for trans-national territorial co-operation at all levels.

Priorities for proposal

• Priority 1: Facilitation of innovation and entrepreneurship
• Priority 2: Protection and improvement of the environment
• Priority 3: Improvement of accessibility
• Priority 4: Development of trans-national synergies for sustainable growth areas
• Priority 5: Technical assistance to support implementation and capacity building

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