Cross-Border Cooperation Structures in Europe: Learning from the Past, Looking to the Future

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 415-416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christophe Sohn
Keyword(s):  
The Past ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
The Future ◽  
Cross Border Cooperation

scholarly journals The Conditions of Development and Operation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in the Sprewa-Nysa-Bobr Euroregion

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-61
Author(s):  
Janina Jędrzejczak-Gas
Keyword(s):  
Support Programs ◽  
Legal Regulations ◽  
Economic Relations ◽  
Support Materials ◽  
The Past ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Active Policy ◽  
Cross Border Cooperation ◽  
Current Plan

Abstract Subject and purpose of work: The aim of this article is to present the most important aspects related to the functioning of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Euroregion Sprewa-Nysa-Bóbr, as well as to indicate the objectives and priorities regarding its support. Materials and methods: The paper utilized official statistics, existing legal regulations and information presented in the plan of action and development for the Euroregion Sprewa-Nysa-Bóbr for the years 2014-2020. Results: The important role of SMEs in the Euroregion’s socio-economic development is determined by the fact that they constitute more than 99.9% of all enterprises. In the years 2006-2013, the number of SMEs in the region increased by 3.3%, while the number of large companies decreased by 15.4%. The Euroregion pursues an active policy of supporting the development of the SME sector. Of particular importance in the shaping of this policy is the plan for the development and operation of the Euroregion developed ever since 1993. Conclusions: Within the current plan for the operation and development of the Euroregion, under the first objective (Increasing the competitiveness of the region), measures that will support the development of the SME sector were included. The result of the first objective will be the cross-border expansion of economic relations. Additionally, the timeframe for the past and the present plan deliberately coincide with periods of EU funds which goes on to demonstrate that European support programs are an important source of funding for cross-border cooperation in the Euroregion, including the development of SMEs.

scholarly journals Territorio y población en la Raya extremeña de la EUROACE = Land and people in Estremadura border with EUROACE

2017 ◽  
pp. 191
Author(s):  
Antonio José Campesino Fernández ◽  
José Carlos Salcedo Hernández
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Context ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
The Past ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Territorial Planning ◽  
International Tourist ◽  
Political Boundaries ◽  
Tourism Potential ◽  
Critical Questioning ◽  
Cross Border Cooperation

<p>En el artículo procedemos a la caracterización territorial y poblacional de la raya de Extremadura, en el contexto espacial de la Eurorregión Alentejo-Centro-Extremadura (EUROACE), para centrarnos después en las políticas, planes y proyectos territoriales desarrollados en la raya de Extremadura durante el autogobierno democrático. A partir de la conceptualización de la frontera o raya ibérica y del cuestionamiento crítico de los arbitrarios límites políticos, establecemos la taxonomía y zonificación de los grandes dominios paisajísticos (montañas y sierras; valles, riberos y vegas; penillanuras y llanos) en los 428 km de la frontera de Extremadura, considerando su transformación en las tres últimas décadas por efecto de las políticas territoriales autonómicas y de los Programas Operativos INTERREG, en el ámbito de la cooperación transfronteriza (1992-2014). A renglón seguido, tras caracterizar el territorio y la dinámica poblacional (1981-2011) de las regiones que conforman la EUROACE desde su creación en 2009, centramos la atención en la raya extremeña, en la planificación territorial derivada de la Ley del Suelo y Ordenación Territorial de Extremadura (LSOTEX, 2001) y en la formulación de proyectos territoriales estratégicos del Tajo Internacional y de Guadiana Internacional (Alqueva), con sus recursos patrimoniales y potenciales turísticos de presente y futuro, que están convirtiendo a la Raya ibérica en destino turístico internacional.</p><p>Article proceed to the territorial and population characterization stripe Estremadura, in the spatial context of the Euroregion Alentejo-Centro-Estremadura (EUROACE) to focus later in policies, plans and projects developed territorial stripe Estremadura for democratic self-government. From conceptualizing the Iberian border or stripe and critical questioning of the arbitrary political boundaries, establish the taxonomy and zoning large landscaped domains (mountains and hills, valleys, riverbanks and valleys, and plains penillanuras) at 428 km border Estremadura, considering its transformation over the past three decades as a result of the regional territorial policies and INTERREG Operational Programmes, in the field of cross-border cooperation (1992-2014). Immediately afterwards, after characterizing the territory and population dynamics (1981-2011) of the regions that make up the EUROACE since its inception in 2009, we focus on the frontier line in the territorial planning under the Land Law and Management territorial de Estremadura (LSOTEX, 2001) and in the formulation of strategic territorial projects International Tagus and Guadiana (Alqueva) with its heritage and tourism potential resources present and future, who are turning to the Iberian Raya international tourist destination.</p>

scholarly journals OPPORTUNITIES FOR CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION BETWEEN BULGARIA AND ROMANIA: THE CASE OF THE INTERREG PROGRAME

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (Suppl.1) ◽  
pp. 471-479
Author(s):  
Teodora Turlakova ◽  
Gergana Slavova ◽  
Tania Georgieva
Keyword(s):  
Future Development ◽  
Social Problems ◽  
Inclusive Growth ◽  
Joint Activities ◽  
Border Regions ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Europe 2020 ◽  
The Future ◽  
Territorial Cohesion ◽  
Cross Border Cooperation

European Territorial Cooperation Programs, better known as INTERREG, support the European Strategy for Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive Growth for Economic, Social and Territorial Cohesion (Europe 2020). The purpose of this paper is to analyze the economic and social problems together with some opportunities in initiating joint activities between participating border regions of Romania and Bulgaria under the Interreg V-A Romania-Bulgaria Programme 2014-2020. Research implications that we draw from our results suggest potential improvements in cross-border partnership and projects. From the conclusions drawn, the generalizations appropriate for the future development of the cross-border cooperation between Bulgaria and Romania covering the period after 2020 can be summarized.

Prospects of Cross-Border Cooperation in Europe: Capacity-Building and the Operating Principle of “Horizontal Subsidiarity”

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joachim Beck
Keyword(s):  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Interdisciplinary Research ◽  
Operating Principle ◽  
Interest Representation ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
The Future ◽  
Multi Level ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Cross Border Cooperation

Based on a reflection of the seven central challenges which all cross- border territories in Europe are facing in practice, the article analyses how cross-border cooperation in Europe could be improved in the future. Two central fields are interpreted in this regard: training/facilitating and applied interdisciplinary research. The article suggests that a more effective cross-border policymaking of the future depends on a systemic capacity-building, based on the new operating principle of »horizontal subsidiarity«. For the moment being, cross-border cooperation is only a functional sub-system, created by and largely depending on contributions coming from the states involved. Horizontal subsidiarity, combined with new approaches such as territorial impact assessment, multi-level governance or joint interest representation would allow for a better development of an integrated cross-border policymaking, based on the real challenges and potentialities of a 360° perspective on the cross-border territory.

scholarly journals Sustainable development of the Russian-Ukrainian border zone cities

2020 ◽  
Vol 159 ◽  
pp. 05008
Author(s):  
Viktor Sapryka ◽  
Larisa Shmigirilova ◽  
Andrei Vavilov ◽  
Alexander Pastyuk
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Border Region ◽  
Border Zone ◽  
Standard Of Living ◽  
Small Cities ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Border Regions ◽  
The Past ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Cross Border Cooperation

The article discusses one of the burning issues of increasing the efficiency of local self-government, namely, the introduction of effective practices for sustainable development of border zone cities. The study actualizes the concept of social chronotope in the context of the study of sustainable development of small and medium-sized cities of the Russian-Ukrainian border region, which allows us to understand the nature of sustainable development of cities, the prospects for cross-border development and interaction. Based on the interpretation of the results of the questionnaire survey, an assessment was made of the standard of living of the population in medium and small cities of border regions, a management system in small and medium cities of the border region. The foundations of the integrated and sustainable development of medium and small cities of the border regions were also identified, the main directions and projects of cross-border cooperation were identified. A group of researchers concluded that, while ensuring the sustainable development of small and medium-sized cities of the Russian-Ukrainian border zone region, it is necessary to take into account the asynchrony of social processes in a single territory in the past, the formation of a special culture with relatively independent values and attitudes, as well as the possibility of using the potential of border zone territories.

scholarly journals State And Non-State Cross-Border Cooperation Between North Karelia And Its (Un) Familiar Russian Neighbors

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 42-49
Author(s):  
Henrik D. Nielsen
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Approach ◽  
Natural Extension ◽  
Historical Review ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Past ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Personal Relations ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Cross Border Cooperation

Russia has often been seen in a negative light and as a difficult place for foreigners to operate, both currently and in the past. To a large extent, this is also true for Finland, which has fought several wars against its eastern neighbor and whose border with Russia has been closed for years. However, Finland, and in particular North Karelia, also has a long history of cross-border cooperation with Russian partners.This paper seeks to analyze why North Karelian governmental and NGO actors choose to engage in cross-border cooperation with Russian counterparts and explain why they have been so successful.The answers are sought via a historical review of the relationship between Finland and Russia, in particular the role and importance of Karelia as a source of both conflict and consolidation. Furthermore, semi-structured interviews with Finnish cross-border cooperation actors are utilized in the analysis. The theoretical approach is grounded in (un)familiarity, which is used to explain the pull-push effects of the border.In conclusion, it was found that the Finnish actors harbor a historical feeling of connectedness and nostalgia towards the Karelian area which pulls them across the border. Because of the proximity they see cross-border cooperation as a natural extension of their work. Finally, the success is connected to the increased familiarity and close personal relations that have been build up over the years.

The Model of Cross-Border Cooperation in the Torne Valley Region

2011 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 283-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sigrid Lipott
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Interesting Case ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
The Future ◽  
Cross Border Cooperation

For social scientists interested in the problems of cross-border cooperation, the Swedish - Finnish border may seem unattractive and uneventful. But in spite of being located at the periphery of Europe, this area offers one of the most interesting case studies in the field of cross-boundary regionalization and city twinning, that of Haparanda - Tornio. Through the establishment of Provincia Bothniensis they were able to create one of the most integrated Euroregions and an archetype of the United City of the future, constituting a unique example of city twinning beyond ethnic, cultural and political divisions.

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