european grouping of territorial cooperation tatry phdr. mgr. ján ferenčák member of the assembly...

European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation TATRY

PhDr. Mgr. Ján Ferenčák

Member of the Assembly of the EGTC TATRY

Brussels, 14.10.2015

EUROPEAN GROUPING OF TERRITORIAL COOPERATION TATRY

(EUWT/EZÚS/EGTC TATRY)

AREA of INTERVENTION

AREA: 13.700 km2

135 local governement units (31 from Poland and 104 from Slovakia):

1 region (Malopolska) 4 counties 23 cities

107 rural municipalities

The number of inhabitants: 1.500.000376.000 people live in cities

1.124.000 people live in rural municipalities

Euroregion Tatry Association [PL]

(31 local governments)

Region Tatry Association [SK]

(104 local governments)

European Grouping

of Territorial Cooperation

TATRY

The second EGTC with the

registered office in Poland

(NOWY TARG)

The first EGTC in Polish border established by the Euroregion

MEMBERS of the EGTC TATRY

Conceptualization phase

(2007-2009)

Phase of building

structures + promotion

and information about EGTC

(2010-2012)

Formal establishment

phase(2012-2013)

Establishment of the EGTC TATRY

Establishment of the EGTC TATRY

The Convention and the Statutes were signed on 14 August 2013

EGTC TATRY was registered by the Ministry

of Foreign Affairs of the Republic

of Poland on 20 September 2013

OBJECTIVE and TASKS

objective

tasks

To further develop, facilitate and promote Polish-Slovak cross-border cooperation with a view to enhancing the social

and economic cohesion of the Grouping’s area of activities on the Polish and Slovak sides of the Tatry Mountains.

The preparation and implementation of

territorial cooperation projects

co-financed by the European Union, as well as projects without a financial

contribution from the European Union

The Grouping may participate in managing

and implementing programmes or programme

parts financed by the European Union, and in particular Polish-Slovak

cross-border micro-projects

Organs of the EGTC TATRY

ASSEMBLY

• The highest organ• 14 representatives

of members of the EGTC= 7 PL + 7 SK

DIRECTOR• Executive organ, which

directs the activities of EGTC

SUPERVISORY BOARD

• Organ of control of the EGTC

• 6 members of Supervisory Board = 3 PL+ 3 SK

Why did we establish the EGTC TATRY?

To implement cooperation

at a higher legal, substantive, and

institutional level

To im p le m e n t P o lis h -S lo v a k p r o je c ts fin a n c e d b y th e

E u r o p e a n U n io n in E T C p r o g r a m m e s

2 0 1 4 -2 0 2 0

To implement Polish-Slovak projects financed by the

European Union in ETC programmes

2014-2020

To fa c ilita te th e s o lv in g o f c r o s s b o r d e r p r o b le m s o f th e lo c a l c o m m u n itie s o f th e P o lis h -S lo v a k

b o r d e r la n d s in v a r io u s a r e a s o f th e ir liv e s

To facilitate the solving of crossborder problems of the local communities of the Polish-Slovak borderlands in various areas of

their lives

A s a to o l fo r th e u s e o f lo c a l a u th o r itie s o f P o lis h -S lo v a k

b o r d e r la n d s fo r th e m o r e e ffe c tiv e a n d e ffic ie n t im p le m e n ta tio n o f

p r o je c ts in th e In te r r e g V -A P L -S K 2 0 1 4 -2 0 2 0 P r o g r a m m e

As a tool for the use of local authorities of Polish-Slovak

borderlands for the more effective and efficient implementation of

projects in the Interreg V-A PL-SK 2014-2020 Programme

To o v e r c o m e fo r m a l b a r r ie r s , w h ic h h a v e u n til n o w in te r fe r e d

w ith P o lis h -S lo v a k p r o je c ts

To overcome formal barriers, which have until now interfered with Polish-Slovak

projects

EGTC TATRY in INTERREG Programmes

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EUWT

EGTC TATRY is naturally born beneficiary of Interreg, because EGTC partnerships fulfil cooperation criteria.

As the sole beneficiary the EGTC TATRY can facilitate the preparation and implementation of projects and simplify the coordination, managment and accounting of project for the local governments from Polish-Slovak border.

EGTC TATRY IN INTERREG V-A Poland - Slovakia 2014-2020

TZET

EUWTApplying for the management of the Microproject Fund, what could be an innovative solution

The director of EGTC TATRY is member of the Monitoring Committee of Interreg V-A PL-SK 2014-2020

Support local governments in the preparation and implementation of cross-border projects

EGTC TATRY as the lead partner of the flagship project in the partnership with 10 Polish and Slovak local governments

The EGTCs may become aplicants in all priority axes of the Programme

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EUWT

The creation of the EGTC TATRY has led to a significant innovation in the way that territorial cooperation is carried out. Regulations concerning cohesion policy emphasise the role of EGTCs in the realisation of European Territorial Cooperation projects as the public actor managing the program or part of the program, or as sole beneficiaries in ETC projects, which can be independently prepared, implemented, and coordinated.

For EGTC as an innovative instrument to function properly and efficiently implement territorial cooperation on the Polish-Slovak border, it has been necessary to elaborate a long-term strategy.

This strategy will make coordinated cooperation possible on both sides of the Polish-Slovak border. First and foremost, it will serve the needs of local governments on both sides of the border by facilitating the realisation of shared crossborder projects for 2014-2020.

For this reason, it has been essential to engage a wide range of Polish and Slovak local governments in the creation of this strategy. Representatives of these local governments have taken an active role in the consultations, meetings, surveys, and calls for proposals for shared projects.

The COMMON CROSS-BORDER STRATEGY for the EGTC TATRY for the years 2014-2020

Survey on the perspectives of the effective crossborder co-operation of Polish and Slovak local governments

63% of local governments participating in the survey declared that they have a formal cooperation agreement with the Polish or Slovak municipality, city or county on the other side of the border.However, we can see the difference between Polish local governments, of which 81% have a formal cooperation with Slovak partner, and Slovak governments from which such cooperation with Polish partner have only 54%.


63%

37%

Has the municipality / city / county formal cooperation agreement with the Slovak / Polish local government?

YES

NO


65% of survey participants carried out the project in the Cross-Border Cooperation Programme PL-SK 2007-2013. The ratio is very high (95% respondents) in the case of Polish local governments. In contrast, only 50% of Slovak municipalities participating in the survey realized cross-border projects.


65%

35%

Did the municipality / city / county implemented a projects in the CBC Programme PL-SK 2007-2013?

YES

NO

EUWT


The opinions about benefits for the Polish and Slovak cities and municipalities with the implementation of cross-border projects are very similar.


TOTAL PL SK

The possibility of establishing sustained cooperation with the Slovak /Polish local governments and its continuation in other projects

23% 20% 24%

Obtaining funds for the implementation of major projects 19% 16% 20%

The possibility of joint investment in the development of cross-border infrastructure

15% 17% 14%

Better understanding and building good neighborly relations

13% 17% 11%

Joint promotion of the municipalities / cities / counties 13% 10% 15%

Opportunity to engage in projects of institutions and organizations operating in the municipalities / cities / counties [schools, cultural institutions, NGOs, etc.]

10% 10% 9%

Gain experience in the implementation and settlement of cross-border projects

7% 10% 6%

EUWT


Very similar are the opinions of Polish and Slovak governments relating to the areas that are most relevant to them in collaboration with partners from the other side of the border.

The greatest assets of the border, which is the cultural and historical heritage (20%), tourism (16%) and construction and upgrading of local infrastructure (16%) dominate.

These three areas constitute the largest potential for cooperation between Polish and Slovak cities and rural municipalities.

Nearly 99% of local governments intend to continue cross-border cooperation and implement joint projects with their cross-border partner.


EUWT


What kind of support from the EGTC TATRY is among most expected by municipalities / cities / counties in the new Cross-Border Cooperation Programme INTERREG Poland – Slovakia 2014-2020?


TOTAL PL SK

Support of local governments at the stage of preparing projects

29% 22% 32%

Coordination of the strategic Polish-Slovak projects in their implementation and settlement

24% 22% 25%

Substantive support of local governments at the stage of realization of the projects

19% 22% 18%

Training workshops in project development and project application procedures

17% 28% 12%

Support to establish cross-border partnerships 11% 7% 13%

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EUWT

MISSION STATEMENTEGTC TATRY as an opportunity for the further development

of Polish-Slovak cross-border cooperation

VISIONEGTC TATRY will be an innovative and effective instrument

for the realisation of Polish-Slovak cross-border cooperation


COMMON STRATEGY for the YEARS 2014-2020

STRATEGIC AREAS OF COOPERATION IN EGTC TATRY

TZET

EUWTIV. Cross-border partnerships

III. Cross-border

education

II. Transport and

communication accessibility in

the area around the Tatras

I. Shared cultural

and natural heritage


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EUWT

Shared cultural and natural heritage

Strategic objective:To preserve and popularise the unique cultural and natural heritage of the Polish-Slovak area of intervention of EGTC TATRY

Key tasks (e.g.): the construction and modernisation of cycling routes in the Polish-Slovak

borderlands, for example: the continuation of the realisation of the Historical-cultural-nature cycling route around the Tatra Mountains: stage II and thematic routes associated with the Cycling route around the Tatra Mountains

the joint promotion and popularisation of cultural heritage carried out in an integrated manner, continuing from the point marked by the project A Meeting of the Seven Cultures of the Polish-Slovak Borderlands

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EUWT

Strategic objective:To improve and increase transport and communication accessibility in the area of intervention of EGTC TATRY

Key tasks (e.g.): the creation of organisational plans for integrated systems joint Polish-

Slovak public transport systems the development of a system and analysis of possibilities for the launch

of public transport lines the support of the creation of multi-modal public transport links,

including the construction of park and ride areas the modernisation and construction

of local roads of a cross-border nature located in direct proximity to the border which are essential for linking road networks on both sides of the border

Transport and communication accessibilityin the area around the Tatras


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EUWT

Strategic objective:To develop cross-border education as an element of the socio-economic development of the area of intervention of EGTC TATRY

Key tasks (e.g.): the organisation and execution of training sessions and courses on

topics such as language, the legal environment, and administrative procedures

programs for the exchange of experience, knowledge, and skills directed to students and teachers of middle schools, technical schools, and institutions of higher education

the creation of informational systems on educational and vocational training offers on both sides of the border

Cross-border education


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EUWT

Strategic objective:To expand and strengthen cross-border Polish-Slovak partnerships between local governments, institutions, and NGOs working in the area of intervention of EGTC TATRY

Key tasks (e.g._: the creation of networks of cooperation between local governments,

institutions, and NGOs in the Polish-Slovak borderlands, for example the networks of towns of the Euroregion Tatry

joint efforts of Polish and Slovak institutions in the areas of cultural and natural heritage, tourism, education, economy, and the labour market

the promotion of best practice and lasting results of cross-border cooperation

joint conferences, workshops, training sessions, know-how transfers, and the preparation of joint projects

Cross-border partnerships


The Cycling route around the Tatra MountainsThe example of a project that involves many of municipalities

– the common platform for the development of Polish-Slovak border

EUWT

13 Polish and Slovak local

governments4 cities

and 9 rural municipalities

Total project value:

EUR 6,5 mln

The initiator of this strategic, trademark project was Euroregion „Tatry” in 2004. A number of communities and cities from both sides of the Tatras are engaged in the creation of this historical, cultural, and natural trail, helping in the preparation of necessary studies, plans, and project documentation.

It is planned to build 250 cycling routes with the necessary infrastructure, running through the most attractive areas of the Polish and Slovak Tatras.

Immediately after the EGTC TATRY was established, it has become manager of this project. EGTC TATRY coordinates the implementation of the project and financial project settlements.

80 km international cycling routes

and infrastructure

for cyclists

The idea

The stage I

The Cycling route around the Tatra Mountains

The example of a project that involves many of municipalities – the common platform for the development of Polish-Slovak border.

The project aiming at improved communication and transport between the rural and urban municipalities in Polish-Slovak borderland.

This is crucial for higher attractiveness for inhabitants and tourists and for the competitiveness of the whole region.

Building of the cycling route around the Tatras provide greater development of new tourist services and increasing the number of

tourists who will enjoy the cycling routes and explore the borderland.

It will have a positive impact on further development of the Polish and Slovak communities and cities of borderland.

The Cycling route around the Tatra Mountains- stage II – as flagship project

EUWT

The project was prepared by the lead partner – EGTC

TATRY in partnership with 10 Polish and Slovak local

governments

CONTINUATION OF BUILDING GREAT CYCLING ROUTE

AROUND THE TATRA MOUNTAINS– tourism product

of Polish-Slovak borderland

11 partners= EGTC + 10

Polish and Slovak local governments6 cities and 4 rural

municipalities

Over 60 km additional cycling routes around the Tatra Mountains

Total project value:

EUR 5 mln

The flagship project for the INTERREG V-A PL-SK 2014-2020 Programme

with EGTC as lead partner

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EUWT

EGTC TATRY does not just prepare a joint strategic cross-border projects with Polish and Slovak local governments.

EGTC TATRY also support cities, municipalities and counties in the ongoing preparations for participation in the Interreg 2014-2020

Programmes

20 November 2015Nowy Targ, the Center of the Polish-Slovak Co-operation

Informational conference on the European Territorial Cooperation Programmes available for Polish and Slovak

local governements:

and individual consultation with experts of the Programmes: Interreg V-A Poland – Slovakia Interreg Europe Interreg Central Europe regional programmes,

Visegrad Fund,Europe for Citizen Programme

Project co-financed by the Malopolskie Voivodship

The main task – EGTC TATRY as beneficiary and sole beneficiary of Interreg Programmes

Thank you for your attention!

Further information, preparatory documentation, Convention and Statute and leaflet on EGTC TATRY:

www.euwt-tatry.euwww.ezus-tatry.euwww.egtc-tatry.eu [email protected]

http://www.euwt-tatry.eu/

http://www.ezus-tatry.eu/

http://www.egtc-tatry.eu/

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