scholarly journals Współpraca transgraniczna a rozwój regionów wschodnich

2005 ◽  
pp. 5-18
Author(s):  
Elżbieta Kacperska
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
International Cooperation ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Eastern Border ◽  
Border Areas ◽  
The Cross ◽  
Cross Border Cooperation

The cross-border cooperation is an element of international cooperation allowing border areas to develop. Polish border areas are very much diversified , in respect of the development, especially weakly developed are terrains situated along eastern border. The chance of the development of those regions is to cooperate, especially in the aspect of using financial resources form programs of cross-border cooperation of the European Union. The aim of the study is to point benefits and barriers of border areas development caused by the cross-border cooperation on the example of eastern regions, taking into consideration euro regions: Neman, Bug and Carpathians.

scholarly journals El Desarrollo Local y la cooperación transfronteriza en la Raya de Castilla y León = Local Development and cross-border cooperation in the “Raya” of Castile and León

2017 ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Luis Alfonso Hortelano Mínguez ◽  
Jan Mansvelt Beck
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Border Zone ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Castilla Y Leon ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Border Areas ◽  
The Cross ◽  
Cross Border Cooperation

<p>Las bandas fronterizas europeas presentan una serie de obstáculos y de estrangulamientos que han condicionado su desarrollo socioeconómico debido a su situación marginal y periférica respecto a los centros administrativos y de decisión política. También, esta localización en el borde nacional y en el extremo regional ha influido de forma negativa en el espacio rayano de Castilla y León con el Centro y el Norte de Portugal. Con el fin de paliar las desventajas geográficas de las áreas de frontera, la Unión Europea puso en marcha la Iniciativa Comunitaria INTERREG, específica para las zonas fronterizas, que complementa las acciones de los fondos estructurales y de cohesión derivados de la política regional. La aplicación de esta Iniciativa en la franja fronteriza castellanoleonesa, entre los años 1991 y 2006 y, tras su desaparición, del Programa Operativo de Cooperación Transfronteriza (POCTEP) durante 2007 al 2013, ha ayudado al conocimiento mutuo entre ambos lados, a la creación de estructuras coordinadas y a avanzar en soluciones a problemas comunes como el aislamiento geográfico, las fracturas demográficas y el atraso del tejido económico. Al mismo tiempo, la aplicación de estos programas ha generado nuevas miradas hacia la Raya con el impulso de actividades y servicios emergentes y la gestión creativa del patrimonio natural y cultural. En poco tiempo el camino recorrido en cooperación transfronteriza ha sido fructífero, pero necesita que en el futuro se consolide gracias a la conformación de entidades de colaboración y la puesta en marcha de proyectos de interés para este sector de la frontera ibérica con lazos y connotaciones históricas en el marco renovado por la Unión Europea</p><p>The socioeconomic development of most European border areas is confined by their peripheral situation regarding the centers of administration and political decision-making. In the areas of the autonomous region of Castile and Leon bordering with the Portuguese regions of Centro and Norte, the location on the edges of the state and region has had a negative impact on development. In order to mitigate the geographical disadvantages of border areas, the European Union has launched the INTERREG program as a complement to regional policies engaged by structural and cohesion funds. In the border zone of Castilla y León the communitarian initiative of INTERREG (1991-2006) and its follow-up the Cross-border Operational Programme (2007-2013) have contributed to a mutual consciousness on both sides of the border. Moreover they have helped to create coordinated structures and to search for solutions to common problems such as geographical isolation, demographical discontinuity and the backwardness of economic networks. Simultaneously, the application of these programs has generated new views on the Raya (the border strip). The incentives for such new views emanated from emerging activities and services and a creative management of natural and cultural heritage. During a relatively short period the cross-border cooperation has been fruitful. However, within the renewed frame of the European Union, there is a future need to consolidate the entities of cross-border cooperation and to set in motion projects for this part of the Iberian borderland, which shares historical bonds and connotations.</p>

State regulation of cross-border cooperation at the regional level

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Oldak ◽  
L. Gunko ◽  
A. Shevkun
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
International Cooperation ◽  
State Policy ◽  
Regional Policy ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
The State ◽  
Border Zone ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Cross Border Cooperation

Problem setting. The issue of state regulation of cross-border cooperation turns out to be increasingly topical in terms of global European integration processes. Considering higher living standards and opportunities for social development in the neighboring countries of Ukraine, the expansion of cooperation of the border territories is worth doing for the purpose of their further development and more efficient resolution of common problems, which will contribute to the social and economic development of the border territories. Recent research and publications analysis. The issue of cross-border cooperation has been addressed in studies of R. Bilyk, T. Brus, F. Vashchuk, S. Horbatiuk, O. Horbach, I. Zhurba, Z. Zazuliak, V. Kovaliov, Y. Navruzov, R. Pasichnyi, I. Studennikov, S. Tkalenko, et al. Different aspects of formation and implementation of the state regional policy of European cross-border cooperation have been outlined in works of the scientists V. Vakulenko, I. Dehtiariova, I. Krynychna, V. Kuibida, Y. Makohon, N. Mikula, S. Romaniuk, and others.Highlighting previously unsettled parts of the general problem. Given numerous studies of the mentioned problem, domestic scientists have not addressed the issues of state regulation of cross-border cooperation and specifics of the state policy of Ukraine in this area sufficiently. Paper main body. Formation of a new state policy in the context of integration of Ukraine into the European Union stipulates the importance of searching for new ways of cross-border cooperation as a vital part of the regional policy, and put an emphasis on cross-border cooperation in the policy of partnership of our country with European countries. Considering that western regions of Ukraine, besides ETC, can establish EGTC, it is important to use such forms as clusters, partnership, industrial zones, etc., more efficiently within cross-border cooperation. The aim of cross-border cooperation is to seek a mutually beneficial format of the implementation of national interests and strategical priorities of the outlined partners. As Ukraine as the Republic of Poland must embrace in their partnership the essential areas of international cooperation for maximum rapprochement with the European Union. Ukraine should make every effort at the state level to increase the competitiveness of the border regions by activating and developing cross-border cooperation, which in turn would contribute to the establishment and advancement of economical, ecological, cultural, scientific, social, technological, and travel relations between the subjects of those relationships. Conclusions of the research and prospects for further studies. The conducted research allows concluding that the potential of cross-border cooperation between Ukraine and the European Union is not used to the full. European territorial structures involving Ukrainian regions did not become an organizational and financial platform for coordination of cross-border cooperation. In order for Ukraine to implement the intention to integrate into the European Union and deepen its international cooperation, collaboration within the European Territorial Cooperation must be activated. Specific for the Western Region geographic proximity with the European Union, experience of cross-border cooperation, and existing network of institutions should contribute to the activation of development of the region and multidirectional collaboration between the Ukrainian regions and EU countries. Therefore, it is worth to remove all the obstacles on the way to the reformation of the tools for cross-border cooperation, and promote the formation of friendly relationships and improvement of teamwork between countries of the Western Border Zone.

scholarly journals La cooperación transfronteriza luso-andaluza. Un camino difícil = Luso-andalusian cross-border cooperation. A difficult road

2017 ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Juan Antonio Márquez Domínguez ◽  
José Manuel Jurado Almonte ◽  
Francisco José Pazos García
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
The Political ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Structural Problems ◽  
Border Areas ◽  
Regional Authorities ◽  
Cross Border Cooperation ◽  
Difficult Road

<p>Durante siglos, la persistencia de relaciones contradictorias entre las comunidades locales de la Raya ibérica y los poderes estatales y regionales de la frontera ha conformado un desarrollo difícil para la cooperación transfronteriza. En su territorio, el despoblamiento, el retroceso de la agricultura, el desmantelamiento de la industria local y la precariedad de los servicios fueron creando un espacio en crisis, un espacio perdedor, en términos de darwinismo territorial. Sin embargo, desde hace unas décadas, en un nuevo marco institucional de cooperación entre los Estados de la Unión Europea, aparecen programas y fórmulas que intentan favorecer a los territorios de la frontera. Su implantación ha conseguido mejorar algunos elementos estructurantes, ya sean, puentes, carreteras, puertos y otras infraestructuras, pero no consiguen desterrar graves problemas de despoblamiento y atonía económica en la mayor parte del territorio rayano. Como hipótesis de partida, creemos que las políticas de cooperación transfronteriza han beneficiado a las estructuras políticas del Algarve, Alentejo y Andalucía, pero no han repercutido en el desarrollo de la Raya, ni en su gobernanza, ni en su dinamización productiva. Antes bien, los espacios fronterizos han aumentado su grado de marginalidad territorial con respectos a centros urbanos muy alejados de su problemática como pueden ser Lisboa y Sevilla. En consecuencia, el objetivo de este artículo es conocer y evaluar los efectos de los programas de cooperación transfronteriza de la Unión Europea en el ámbito de la Eurorregión conformada por Andalucía, Algarve y Alentejo, en las escalas regionales y en los espacios de frontera, especialmente desde el año 2000, cuando el programa INTERREG III comenzó a tener alguna repercusión en la cooperación transfronteriza.</p><p> </p><p>The persistence of contradictory relationships between the local communities of the Iberian Raya and state and regional authorities of the border has formed a difficult development for this territory, where depopulation, the decline of agriculture, dismantling of local industry and precariousness of services are creating a space in crisis, a loser space in terms of territorial Darwinism. In a new institutional framework for cooperation between the States of the European Union, a few decades ago new programs and formulas have appeared, trying to stimulate cross-border territories. Its implementation has improved some structural elements (bridges, ports and other infrastructures) but can not completely eradicate the serious structural problems of most of this frontier area. As hypothesis we believe that the policies of cross-border cooperation have benefited the political structures of the Algarve, Alentejo and Andalusia, but have not had repercussions in the improvement of the governance nor the development of border areas, which have increased their degree of territorial marginality respect to the nearest urban centres (Lisbon and Seville) and continue losing population. Therefore, the objective of this paper is to understand and assess the effects of cross-border cooperation programs of the European Union in the area of this AAA Euroregion, on regional scales and on border spaces, especially from the INTERREG III (2000-2006).</p>

scholarly journals Symboliczne łączenie transgranicznych miast nadmorskich. Przykład Świnoujście – Heringsdorf

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 241-259
Author(s):  
Marek Więckowski
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
Border Crossings ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Coastal Cities ◽  
Symbolic Value ◽  
Border Areas ◽  
The Cross

The aim of the article is to show the elements of cooperation that foster the connection of border cities, with particular emphasis on infrastructure, means of transport and tourism, using the example of coastal cities. An example of such a place is the island of Uznam and the coastal cities of Heringsdorf (Germany) and Świnoujście (Poland) separated by the state border. With the opening of the internal borders of the European Union, it became possible to organise the undeveloped spaces between the settlement units in the cross-border areas. This is aimed at both: managing the initial border and the related elements (which can lead to their visual disappearance – destruction, deliberate dismantling and so on – and to maintaining the visibility of these elements) and at symbolically connecting the space by blurring or symbolically highlighting the elements of the border or integration (such as lines, inscriptions, monuments).In the case of Świnoujście and Heringsdorf, the most important elements of the symbolic connection of the neighbouring countries were the creation of border crossings, the launch of ship cruises and bus connections. Moreover, the border has become a symbol of barriers and also of integration, that is, a connecting element. In 2011, the Cross-border Promenade Świnoujście-Heringsdorf was commissioned. It is one of the most interesting architectural projects showing the integration of the states. The promenade itself, as well as special monuments, plaques and border markings have a high symbolic value and therefore function as tourist attractions. At the same time, they contribute to the protection of heritage. The border is an element of modernisation and an impulse for economic growth. Thanks to the European Union’s policy, it is also a specific place for access to financial resources.

scholarly journals DEFINITION OF NEW SPATIAL REGIONS IN SOUTH-EAST EUROPE

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 449-454
Author(s):  
Kamen Petrov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Regional Development ◽  
European Economic Area ◽  
The European Union ◽  
East Europe ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
South East Europe ◽  
Economic Area ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Cross Border Cooperation

The exhibition presents the problems of cross-border cooperation and opportunities for partnership. Within the European Union, conditions are created for regional development on the national territory, as well as for border and cross-border cooperation. In this direction, the article outlines the processes of building a number of Euroregions, which are designed to promote regional development. This report will clarify some of the reasons for their construction, their role and what model of cooperation is available within the European Economic Area.

scholarly journals Exploring cross-border cooperation in Eastern Europe: What kind of initiatives have developed in the Romanian-Hungarian border area?

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-43
Author(s):  
Elena Grad-Rusu
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Living Standards ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Border Area ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Cross Border Cooperation ◽  
The Eu

Since the beginning, the European Union has believed and promoted the idea that an increase in cross-border cooperation contributes to enhanced European integration. This means that cross-border cooperation supports sustainable development along the EU’s internal and external borders, helps reduce differences in living standards and addresses common challenges across these borders. The aim of this paper is to examine the cross-border initiatives between Romania and Hungary with a special focus on the INTERREG projects, which have provided new sources of funding for cross-border activities and regional development in the RomanianHungarian border area. In this context, the cooperation has intensified in the last two decades, especially since Romania joined the EU in 2007. The research proves that cross-border projects and initiatives represent an important source of funding for this type of intervention, when no similar funding sources are available.

scholarly journals Eastern Borderland of the European Union in the Process of Networking, as Exemplified by the Polish-Belarusian Cross-Border Cooperation

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-50
Author(s):  
Sławomir Partycki ◽  
Dawid Błaszczak
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Network Analysis ◽  
International Relations ◽  
The Other ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Cooperation Network ◽  
State Projects ◽  
Cross Border Cooperation ◽  
Key Nodes

Abstract Summary Subject and purpose of work: The purpose of the study is to analyse the structure and the relation of the Polish-Belarusian cross-border cooperation network, to identify the key nodes in the network, to analyse the dynamics of connections between the actors, and to identify the most important changes in the structure of the network. Materials and methods: The article quotes the results of analyses of cross-border projects from 2004- 2017. The analysis includes projects completed, applicants, and partners of projects. The network analysis was carried out using Ucinet and NetDraw software. Results: The structure of the Polish-Belarusian cooperation is dominated by several large nodes, on the other hand there are many micronetworks - of three or four nodes, which are connected with each other. Conclusions: The Polish-Belarusian cooperation is of great importance for the international relations of the Polish state. Projects carried out by entities located at the border strengthen the cooperation, bringing a number of measurable benefits (hard and soft), depending on nature of the projects, as well as frequency and scale of the undertaken activities.

scholarly journals E-justice and international land conveyancing

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-84
Author(s):  
Afonso Patrão
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
International Cooperation ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Travel Costs ◽  
Freedom Of Movement ◽  
Cross Border

This paper explores the obstacles regarding cross-border transactions on immoveable property within the European Union. The existence of obstacles to the exercise of the freedom of movement of capitals, such as travel costs to the country where the property is located and finding a notary there, may even lead the parties not to enter in those contracts. E-justice solutions are being created to solve such situations and this paper reflects if they are enough to overcome the difficulties and rectify current deficiencies. It concludes by examining the tendency of solving the difficulties of international cooperation between non-judicial authorities through e-Justice tools.

European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation as the instrument of cross border cooperation

2021 ◽  
pp. 60-64
Author(s):  
Yu. Lemko
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Wastewater Treatment Plants ◽  
Political Support ◽  
Regional Government ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Common ◽  
Cross Border Cooperation

The article considers one of the most common and most effective forms of cross-border cooperation between the countries of the European Union, namely the European groupings of territorial cooperation. The role of territorial cooperation in the European Union is constantly growing as it is the basis of political, economic and social cohesion, which is an integral part of Ukrainian society. The development of territorial cooperation is due to the change and development of national, regional or local participants in this process. The Schengen Agreement, the common internal market and the common currency, as well as the emergence of numerous new cross-border projects and the development of cross-border territories, are integral parts of this process. The article examines the EGTC Tisza, which was established in October 2015 in the Transcarpathian region of Ukraine together with the Hungarian region of Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg and the municipality of Kisvárd. It is noted that the union has received broad social and political support from both sides at the regional and local levels. This event was decisive for both Ukraine and the EU, as for the first time such an association was created with the participation of a non-EU country. This was a long-awaited step, as the participating regions have long been cooperating together in various fields, including the implementation of grant projects. Many issues need to be addressed together, including flood protection, the rehabilitation of wastewater treatment plants, transport and the development of economic ties. We can say that today Euroregions are the most developed form of cross-border cooperation in Ukraine, but their activities also show a range of problems that hinder their effective functioning. This includes a large number of participants with different cultural and economic characteristics, disparities in the legislation and administration of the country, the low level of business structures and non-governmental organizations. Issues such as the lack of a systematic approach to the organization of Euroregional cooperation, the low level of regional government and the lack of financial support are also worth mentioning.

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