HUNGARY - SERBIA IPA Cross-Border Co-Operation Programme
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HUNGARY - SERBIA IPA Cross-border Co-operation Programme This Catalogue is conceived as a presentation of the work and cooperation of organizations from Hungary and Serbia which implemented projects in the cross-border partnerships. It is also envisaged as a summary of results of the joint and well-coordinated work of the numerous Programme implementing institutions from the European Commission, Hungary and Serbia. In this publication, we present you a summary of the outcomes and impacts of the work in progress. As it is the case with most summaries, this one also does not do justice to the reality, complexity and all endeavors, efforts and en- thusiasm of the people and institutions working on the implementation of the Hungary-Serbia IPA Cross-border Cooperation Programme and the projects. Thus, in summarizing the Programme’s and project’s goals, activities and their results and impacts, we ineitably had simplied and left something out, sim- ply due to space constraints. Each implemented project is a story worth and deserving a separate volume in its own right. Yet, in order to equally promote all 203 projects to the general public from the region, but also internationally, we were bound to summarize and present, within one page, a six-month to two-year-long cooperation of cross-border project partners. Since a number of proects is still ongoing and working on the nalization of their proect actiities, the gures and numbers presented in this Catalogue should not be considered nal and conclusie. They will greatly multiply by the time the last of all projects closes. Aside from visible, easily-measurable and palpable results, such as kilometers of new cycling paths, rehabilitated roads, newly built or reconstructed buildings, facilities or outdoor spaces, the overall impact of the Programme can be and will be felt in the years to come. The contribution of the Programme to the less-tangible, but longer-lasting, result such as the creation of harmonious, economically well-developed and environ- mentally sustainable region is indisputable. Simply said, goal of the activities of the Programme bodies and institutions as well as project partnerships - to establish and strengthen durable cooperation of organizations, institutions and people from two countries - is a process which has started and is unraveling. The work of all institutions, Programme bodies, project partner organizations and project team members who jointly worked in the past seven years has already yielded its results and will continue doing so in the upcoming years. Most importantly, the smooth implementation of the Programme and achieve- ment of its planned aims and results would not have been possible without strong commitment and continuous support, timely reactions and hard work of all institutions from Hungary, Serbia and the European Commission - Programme bodies and authorities responsible for implementation of the Hungary-Serbia IPA Cross-border cooperation Programme. It also would not have been possible without efforts, dedication and work of the organizations, institutions and people who implemented the projects. We invite the reader to engage in reading the stories about these cross-border encounters, with a reminder that the implementation of the Programme is an ongoing process at the time of publication of this Catalogue. The reader of this Catalogue is invited to visit the region, its towns and settle- ments, and enjoy its natural beauties, cultural programmes, get involved in its scientic, academic or economic networks and experience the hospitality of its inhabitants. Joint Technical Secretariat of the Hungary-Serbia IPA CBC Programme I. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE HUNGARY–SERBIA IPA CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION PROGRAMME 1. The EU and the ETC programmes 1.1. About the European Union...6 1.2. About the ETC in general...8 a) Number of Programmes and finances...9 2.What is in a name? Hungary-Serbia IPA Cross-border Cooperation Programme 2.1. Hungary–Serbia...10 2.2. IPA...12 2.3. Cross-border Cooperation 2.4....12 Programme...13 3. Details of the Hungary-Serbia IPA Cross-border Cooperation Programme 3.1. Objectives, priorities and actions of HU-SRB IPA CBC...14 3.2. Responsible institutions and their roles...18 3.3. Facts and figures...20 3.4. Timeline of Calls for Proposals of the HU-SRB IPA CBC...22 3.5. Financial data...26 4. Programme bodies and institutions 4.1. Management structure of the Programme...30 4.2. Illustration of communication among programme bodies...31 4 5. Description of the major procedures 5.1. Application...32 5.2. Selection and contracting...36 5.3. Implementation and modifications ...40 5.4. Reporting and payments...42 5.5. Diagram of the major procedures...45 II. OVERVIEW OF THE SUPPORTED PROJECTS 1. First Call for Proposals 1.1. Introduction...46 1.2. Presentation of the supported projects...49 2. Second Call for Proposals 2.1. Introduction...122 2.2. Presentation of the supported projects...125 3. Third Call for Proposals 3.1. Introduction...194 3.2. Presentation of the supported projects...197 5 I. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE HUNGARY- SERBIA IPA CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION PROGRAMME 1. The EU and the ETC programme In this chapter: We give a brief introduction to the European Union, the history of its enlargement and a map of the EU-28. Then follows a brief description of the European Territorial Cooperation Programme it ata on te prorain perio proet an nane 1.1. About the European Union1 The European Union is a unique economic and political partner- ship of 28 European countries, which was primarily initiated after the Second World War. The EU operates through a system of supranational independent institutions, including the European Commission, the Council of the European Union, the European Council, the Court of Justice of the European Union, the Eu- ropean Central Bank, the Court of Auditors and the European Parliament. EU policies aim to ensure the free movement of people, goods, services and capital, enact legislation in justice and home affairs, and maintain common policies on trade, agriculture, sheries and regional development. Did you know? When the EC adopted the Flag of Europe – consisting of a circle of 12 golden (yellow) stars on an azure background – in 1985, many people believed that the stars represented the member states. However, the stars do not represent the number of member states but they symbolise the ideals of unity, solidarity and harmony among the peoples of Europe. 1 / http://europa.eu/about-eu/index_en.htm 6 Key dates in the development of the EU: 1952 Six countries (Belgium, France, Germany (Federal Republic), Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands) establish the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) 1957 In Rome, the six countries sign the treaties establishing the European Economic Community (EEC) and the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) 1973 Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom join the European Communities 1981 Greece joins the European Communities 1986 Spain and Portugal join the European Communities, bringing the number of member states to 12. The Maastricht Treaty establishes the European Union under its 1993 current name. 1995 Austria, Finland and Sweden join the EU (EU-15) Figure 1. Map of EU member states (EU-28) 1999 The currencies of 11 EU countries are replaced by the euro, which is rst launched on the money markets 2002 People in the Eurozone countries begin using euro notes and coins 2004 Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia join the European Union (EU-25) 2007 Bulgaria and Romania join the EU (EU-27) 2009 The Treaty of Lisbon comes into force 2013 Croatia becomes a member state (EU-28) Figure 1. Map of EU member states (EU-28) 7 1.2. About the ETC in general 2 Territorial cooperation in the European Union is about reducing disparities between regions, reinforcing cohesion and encourag- ing optimal economic development, through addressing issues of daily life, such as transport, education, energy, health care and environmental protection. European Territorial Cooperation (ETC) – EU’s Cohesion policy encourages regions and cities to work together and learn from each other through joint programmes, projects and networks. There are three policy instruments of the European Union that support territorial cooperation: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) supports cross-border, transnational and interregional cooperation programmes involving Member states Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA) – supports cooperation between EU regions and regions in pre-accession countries European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI) – supports cooperation between EU regions and regions of EU external neighbours The European Territorial Cooperation (ETC) Programme supports cross-border, transnational and interregional cooperation programmes. Cross-border Cooperation Transnational Cooperation Interregional Cooperation helps transform regions locat- promotes cooperation among provides a framework for the ed on either side of internal or greater European regions and exchange of experiences external borders of the Europe- facilitates coordinated strategic between local and regional an Union into strong economic responses to joint challenges. actors from across Europe in and social poles. order to contribute to the EU’s strategies on growth, jobs and sustainable development. These cooperation programmes provide the framework and funding for local and regional insti- tutions, universities, companies and research institutes from different EU member states to work together and learn from each other through joint programmes, projects and networks. 2 / http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/cooperate/cooperation/egtc/index_en.cfm; http://www.interact-eu.net/etc/ etc_2007_13/4/2; http://www.interact-eu.net/etc_2014/european_territorial_cooperation/486/14849 8 a umer of Programmes and nances These three types of territorial cooperation were supported with approved European funding through ERDF, IPA and ENPI in two programming periods: from 2000 to 2006 and from 2007 to 2013 The new programming period for Cohesion Policy from 2014 to 2020 has just begun.