The Regional Programme 2022-2025 brings to life the ambitious long-term Regional Plan of South Ostrobothnia, guiding the region's growth towards 2050. This program aims to implement the objectives and activities outlined by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment for regional development from 2020-2023, aligning with the key themes of the Regional Plan. Future EDRF and ESF project funding decisions will reflect these strategic goals.

The program focuses on three central development objectives:

1. Sustainable Population Stabilization: Addressing population decline and achieving a balanced, sustainable population structure.
2. Strengthening Competence and Innovation: Investing in education and building a globally connected innovation ecosystem.
3. Transforming Work and Business: Driving ecological transition alongside business and workforce evolution.

CODIL project primarily targets the third objective, revitalizing business practices to meet and solve challenges posed by the first two objectives. This includes fostering start-ups and growth enterprises, advancing the circular economy and digitalization, promoting innovation, renewing business models, and encouraging internationalization.

The Digital Slovenia Strategy is the cornerstone for advancing our information society. It sets forth ambitious measures to bridge development gaps, accelerate digital transformation across all sectors, boost national and ICT industry competitiveness, and promote a fully digitalized and inclusive society. Key areas of focus include developing digital infrastructure and enhancing cybersecurity.

At the end of the Digital Slovenia 2020 strategy and the proecss of preparing the next phase, an initial review has laid the groundwork for the forthcoming Digital Slovenia 2030 strategy. The vision for Digital Slovenia 2030 is to elevate the quality of life in Slovenia through sustainable, green, and trustworthy digital transformation.

The strategy highlights four pillars critical to this digital shift: (i) digital skills and inclusion, (ii) secure and sustainable digital infrastructure, (iii) business digital transformation, and (iv) digitization of key public services. These pillars will be integral to our project, driving forward our commitment to a digital future.

The Údarás na Gaeltachta Strategic Plan 2021-2025 aims to cultivate vibrant Gaeltacht communities where Irish is the primary language of communication. A key objective is to establish the Gaeltacht as a hub of entrepreneurship, attracting and nurturing businesses in the region.

The plan identifies growth sectors such as digital, blue, food & drink, medical/biomedical economies, tourism, climate change, the green economy, community development, the social economy, language planning, and the creative sector. A significant focus is engaging with the Gaeltacht Diaspora, creating opportunities for people to return home to live and work.

A cornerstone of the plan is the development of gteic Gréasán Digiteach na Gaeltachta, a network of 31 digital hubs throughout the Gaeltacht and island regions of Ireland. With 23 hubs already operational, these centers are vital for fostering innovation and supporting remote work in the Gaeltacht.

The strategic initiatives addressed by CODIL include strengthening ties with the Gaeltacht Diaspora and further developing the gteic network, driving forward our mission to support the Gaeltacht's growth and sustainability.

The "Schéma directeur des systèmes d’information et du numérique 2022-2026 de Laval Agglomération" marks a milestone as the first policy instrument dedicated to the digital transformation of our local administration and territory.

This comprehensive plan focuses on five key priorities:

1. Serving Users through Digital: Enhancing digital services for individual citizens and businesses.
2. Improving Information Sharing: Providing better digital information for elected officials and increasing transparency.
3. Boosting Administrative Efficiency: Streamlining administrative processes through digital solutions.
4. Supporting Territorial Development: Advancing the digital infrastructure and planning of the region.
5. Aiding Municipal Digital Transition: Assisting municipalities in their journey towards digitalization.

Through the CODIL project, we will especially contribute to Priority 1 and Priority 4, driving forward user-centric digital services and robust regional digital development.

The West Regional Operational Programme 2021-2027 (West ROP 2021-2027) is set to launch with a substantial draft allocation of €1.1789 billion by the European Commission.

For the 2021-2027 programming period, the Regional Development Agencies across Romania's eight development regions will serve as Managing Authorities for the Regional Operational Programs. The West ROP 2021-2027 aligns with both regional planning documents and European regulations, focusing on five main policy objectives (PO) of the European Commission:

• A Smarter Europe: Innovating and transforming the economy (at least 25% of funds)
• A Greener, Carbon-Free Europe: Promoting sustainability (at least 30% of funds)
• A More Connected Europe: Enhancing regional ICT mobility and connectivity
• A More Social Europe: Implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights
• A Europe Closer to Its Citizens: Supporting sustainable and integrated development of urban, rural, and coastal areas (minimum 8% of funds)

In the CODIL project, our primary focus is on the first priority: creating a smarter Europe. Specifically, we aim to foster a more competitive region through innovation, digitalization, and dynamic enterprises.

The Cantabrian Operational Programme ERDF 2021-2027 features targeted innovation actions and the implementation of cutting-edge technologies. Key initiatives include innovative collaboration programmes, enhanced digitalization measures, and new policies for Public and Private R&D units, all specifically designed to benefit regional SMEs.

Under the CODIL project, our focus is on Priority 1: Making the region more competitive and smarter. This will be achieved through innovation, robust support for small and medium-sized businesses, and improvements in digitisation and digital connectivity.