Policy instruments
Discover the policy instruments that the partners of this project are tackling.
A means for public intervention. It refers to any policy, strategy, or law developed by public authorities and applied on the ground to improve a specific territorial situation. In most cases, financial resources are associated with a policy instrument. However, an instrument can also sometimes refer to a legislative framework with no specific funding. In the context of Interreg Europe, operational programmes for Investment for Growth and Jobs as well as Cooperation Programmes from European Territorial Cooperation are policy instruments. Beyond EU cohesion policy, local, regional, or national public authorities also develop their own policy instruments.
Objectives:
- The formation of the overall touristic identity of sports tourism in the Central Macedonia Region as well as the
design, development and implementation of the strategy for development of sports tourism.The development of sustainable sport tourism in the region as a new and / or supporting tourism product.Promotion and information for its entirety sports tourism product in the Region of Central Macedonia
Characteristics:
The creation of positive economic, social and environmental impacts for local communities, in which tourism is underdeveloped.Highlighting the touristic advantages of the Region of Central Macedonia as important touristic, commercial, economic, religious and cultural center in N.A. Europe
Priority of Measure: As previously noted the Region of Central Macedonia has a Tourism Development Promotional plan. This project aims to strengthen within this plan the promotion of the policy documents and promotional plan . This project will emphasize on
- How sport tourism can be developed and how can be designed special thematic tourism development programs in the line of sustainable sport tourism, which is one of the forms of alternative tourism that the Region aims to develop.
- Developing actions and taking initiatives for fuller implementation of the activities referred to sports tourism.
The aspect of sustainability is still not well dened and developed and addressed in
- The formation of the overall touristic identity of sports tourism in the Central Macedonia Region as well as the
design, development and implementation of the strategy for development of sports tourism.The development of sustainable sport tourism in the region as a new and / or supporting tourism product.Promotion and information for its entirety sports tourism product in the Region of Central Macedonia
Characteristics:
The creation of positive economic, social and environmental impacts for local communities, in which tourism is underdeveloped.Highlighting the touristic advantages of the Region of Central Macedonia as important touristic, commercial, economic, religious and cultural center in N.A. Europe
Priority of Measure: As previously noted the Region of Central Macedonia has a Tourism Development Promotional plan. This project aims to strengthen within this plan the promotion of the policy documents and promotional plan . This project will emphasize on
- How sport tourism can be developed and how can be designed special thematic tourism development programs in the line of sustainable sport tourism, which is one of the forms of alternative tourism that the Region aims to develop.
- Developing actions and taking initiatives for fuller implementation of the activities referred to sports tourism.
The aspect of sustainability is still not well dened and developed and addressed in
Partners working on this policy instrument
Region of Central Macedonia
Greece
Kentriki Makedonia
Innovation and skills in Finland 2021–2027 EU regional and structural policy programme is divided into six priority areas of which this project is addressing priority area 1.Innovative Finland,and it’s specific objectives:1.1. Improving research and innovation capacity and the uptake of advanced technologies,
1.2.Utilising the advantages of digitalisation
1.3.Improving the growth and competitiveness of SMEs
The aim is to increase the intensity of RDI and to promote business-based innovation activities, that are driven by climate and sustainable development goals. Increasing cooperation between industry, universities and research institutes.Supporting uptake of new technologies and opening new business opportunities. Increasing the growth and internationalization, business know-how, digitalisation, investments for growth and productivity, and RDI activities of SMEs.
In Lapland ERDF funds are directed to activities that contribute to the goals of regional S3,regional development programme and regional tourism strategy.Both tourism and sport are recognised in Lapland’s S4.In the recently renewed Lapland's Sustainable Smart Specialisation Strategy, the monitoring and evaluation process that influences implementation plans is continuous.This presents a good opportunity to gain insights from international cooperation.
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland is the Managing Authority and regional state organisations and municipal Regional Councils intermediate bodies
1.2.Utilising the advantages of digitalisation
1.3.Improving the growth and competitiveness of SMEs
The aim is to increase the intensity of RDI and to promote business-based innovation activities, that are driven by climate and sustainable development goals. Increasing cooperation between industry, universities and research institutes.Supporting uptake of new technologies and opening new business opportunities. Increasing the growth and internationalization, business know-how, digitalisation, investments for growth and productivity, and RDI activities of SMEs.
In Lapland ERDF funds are directed to activities that contribute to the goals of regional S3,regional development programme and regional tourism strategy.Both tourism and sport are recognised in Lapland’s S4.In the recently renewed Lapland's Sustainable Smart Specialisation Strategy, the monitoring and evaluation process that influences implementation plans is continuous.This presents a good opportunity to gain insights from international cooperation.
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland is the Managing Authority and regional state organisations and municipal Regional Councils intermediate bodies
Partners working on this policy instrument
Regional Council of Lapland
Finland
Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi
Region Progr South-West Oltenia 2021-2027 - the Priority 7 - Sustainable territorial development, Component 2 - Development of public tourism infrastructure & public tourism assets in rural tourist resorts
Specific objective RSO5.2 - Sustainable integrated territorial development, culture, natural heritage, sustainable tourism & security (other than urban)
Types of interventions defined:
• modernisation of natural sport tourism objectives of public utility & creation / upgrading of related infrastructures of public utility;
• development of small-scale public infrastructures to capitalize on sport tourist attractions (complementary to main investment);
• creation & extension of public recreational infrastructure, including related utilities;
• marketing & sport tourism promotion activities of financed objective;
• creation / rehabilitation of pedestrian alleys, cycle paths, rehabilitation of sidewalks, local streets
RP aims to improve MA capacity to develop sport tourism by public investments. Project can support development of inter-regional (partner regions) guidelines to apply & integrate sport tourism component into regional investment priorities, good practice exchanges & peer-learning.
Policy instrum could be more effective stimulating participation of s/holders by a leverage effect to support sport tourism investment operations, to address more effectively sport tourism challenges affecting the region territory, thus contributing to region’s development.
Specific objective RSO5.2 - Sustainable integrated territorial development, culture, natural heritage, sustainable tourism & security (other than urban)
Types of interventions defined:
• modernisation of natural sport tourism objectives of public utility & creation / upgrading of related infrastructures of public utility;
• development of small-scale public infrastructures to capitalize on sport tourist attractions (complementary to main investment);
• creation & extension of public recreational infrastructure, including related utilities;
• marketing & sport tourism promotion activities of financed objective;
• creation / rehabilitation of pedestrian alleys, cycle paths, rehabilitation of sidewalks, local streets
RP aims to improve MA capacity to develop sport tourism by public investments. Project can support development of inter-regional (partner regions) guidelines to apply & integrate sport tourism component into regional investment priorities, good practice exchanges & peer-learning.
Policy instrum could be more effective stimulating participation of s/holders by a leverage effect to support sport tourism investment operations, to address more effectively sport tourism challenges affecting the region territory, thus contributing to region’s development.
Partners working on this policy instrument
Regional Development Agency South-West Oltenia
Romania
Sud-Vest Oltenia
The PI describes the embedding of the city policy. The vision and mission start from the Flemish and European history. The plan identifies several improvement points on collection registration, use of digital technology, regional cooperation and connection to the broader framework.
The KOERS PI identifies several specific objectives:
Focus on the development of a rich and divers cultural and heritage landscape: including (European) cooperation and the building of networks.
Care for heritage and sustainability
Encouragement and strengthening digital transformation
Everyone for heritage and heritage for everyone (cocreation and inclusiveness)
In addition to the specific objectives, the PI identifies 3 transversal priorities:
Focus on societal and cultural diversity through globalising, encouragement of gender equality and attraction of youth.
Ecological sustainability and cultural heritage management
Digital transformation (open data, scalability, participation and innovation)
Furthermore,
The PI has named several strategic goals:
Cycle racing as a proud European authority in cycling history
KOERS invites a divers public to a powerful experience
This goal has a subgoal on awareness raising on sustainable mobility and societal value of bikes
KOERS as a innovative frontrunner in the collection, monitoring and safeguarding the cyclingheritage
Active knowledge sharing with organisations and partners
The KOERS PI identifies several specific objectives:
Focus on the development of a rich and divers cultural and heritage landscape: including (European) cooperation and the building of networks.
Care for heritage and sustainability
Encouragement and strengthening digital transformation
Everyone for heritage and heritage for everyone (cocreation and inclusiveness)
In addition to the specific objectives, the PI identifies 3 transversal priorities:
Focus on societal and cultural diversity through globalising, encouragement of gender equality and attraction of youth.
Ecological sustainability and cultural heritage management
Digital transformation (open data, scalability, participation and innovation)
Furthermore,
The PI has named several strategic goals:
Cycle racing as a proud European authority in cycling history
KOERS invites a divers public to a powerful experience
This goal has a subgoal on awareness raising on sustainable mobility and societal value of bikes
KOERS as a innovative frontrunner in the collection, monitoring and safeguarding the cyclingheritage
Active knowledge sharing with organisations and partners
Partners working on this policy instrument
City of Roeselare
Belgium
Prov. West-Vlaanderen
Silutes district municipality tourism marketing strategy, will be adapted for new period Lithuania Operational Programme for EU Structural Funds Investments 2021 – 2027. Investments of strategy will focus on the following key areas:
5 Priority. Lithuania is closer to its citizens - Specific task - 5.1. Promoting integrated and inclusive social, economic and environmental development, fostering culture, the natural heritage, sustainable tourism and security in urban areas
Specific task - 5.2. Promote integrated and inclusive social, economic and environmental development at local level, foster culture, natural heritage, sustainable tourism and security in non-urban areas.
The selection of actions is based on the FZ strategies approved by the municipalities, which list the supported actions. Strategies shall be developed in accordance with the requirements applicable to the territorial strategy set out in Article 29 of the CPR, ensuring the active involvement of the public, LAGs, social and environmental partners in the strategy development process.
VVL region (Central and Western Region) on 5 priority will get 306 mln. Eur. per period)
Sustainable tourism development strategy for Silute region to get funding will focuse on jobs and income opportunities, well-being of tourists, welfare of the locals, enhancement of accessibility, sustainable use of natural resources, educating tourists and the locals.
5 Priority. Lithuania is closer to its citizens - Specific task - 5.1. Promoting integrated and inclusive social, economic and environmental development, fostering culture, the natural heritage, sustainable tourism and security in urban areas
Specific task - 5.2. Promote integrated and inclusive social, economic and environmental development at local level, foster culture, natural heritage, sustainable tourism and security in non-urban areas.
The selection of actions is based on the FZ strategies approved by the municipalities, which list the supported actions. Strategies shall be developed in accordance with the requirements applicable to the territorial strategy set out in Article 29 of the CPR, ensuring the active involvement of the public, LAGs, social and environmental partners in the strategy development process.
VVL region (Central and Western Region) on 5 priority will get 306 mln. Eur. per period)
Sustainable tourism development strategy for Silute region to get funding will focuse on jobs and income opportunities, well-being of tourists, welfare of the locals, enhancement of accessibility, sustainable use of natural resources, educating tourists and the locals.
Partners working on this policy instrument
Administration of Silute District Municipality
Lithuania
Vidurio ir vakarų Lietuvos regionas