The 4-year Masterplan, together with the Annual plans, are the fundamental expression of the Government of Catalonia’s policy in the field of development cooperation. The formulation of the master plan corresponds to the Directorate General for Development Cooperation. It must be based on a broad process of study, information, consultation and participation, and on the evaluation of previous experience. The master plan sets the geographical and sectoral priorities of the period, the strategic objectives, the products and the results that are intended to be obtained, and also the necessary human, material, economic or management resources. The plan must also indicate the lines of coordination, collaboration or cooperation with other public or private, bilateral or multilateral agents, necessary or convenient for strengthening the strategic objectives of Catalan public cooperation. These priorities are subsequently made concrete in the Annual development cooperation plans.

In establishing the four-year sectoral priorities, the master plan must take into account, inter alia, the demands made by partner communities and governments; the cooperation activities already in place and implemented in developing countries by other institutions or agencies, bilateral or multilateral; and the conditions of viability, feasibility and durability of the programs and projects to be carried out. Catalan Official Development Assistance (ODA) in 2023 was 104,6 M€.

The strategy of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Regional Operational Programme 2021-27 ESF+ (hereafter RP FVG) responds to the challenges faced by the Region by putting ‘the person’ at the centre of its actions, focusing on four specific priorities: Employment, Training and education, Social inclusion, and Youth.
Training and education represent the focal priority in a medium-term perspective, as it is a necessary condition not only for the provision of new skills for the twin transition, but also for better employability and inclusion through capacity-building of fragile groups, e.g. vulnerable youth, long-term unemployed individuals and older workers, by means of upskilling and reskilling pathways. So, in this perspective, improving the quality, inclusiveness, effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training systems (ESO4.5) and promoting lifelong learning by anticipating change and new skills (ESO4.7) become preconditions for: better access to employment and more effective self-activation (ESO4. 1); more effective assessment and anticipation of skills needs in order to modernise labour market institutions and services (ESO4.2); more gender-balanced participation in the labour market (ESO4.3); better adaptation of workers, enterprises and entrepreneurs to change (ESO4.4); fostering active inclusion and improving employability (ESO4.8).

The Development Strategy of the Ivano-Frankivsk Region is a mandatory regional document that defines the trends and main problems of the socio-economic development of the region, strategic and operational goals, the priorities of the development of the region for the relevant period, the main tasks, stages and mechanisms of their implementation, the monitoring and evaluation system, effectiveness.
Priority visions of development: attraction of investments, popularization of investment opportunities, development of smart specialization of the region, innovative infrastructure (science parks and technology parks, hubs of digital innovations), alternative energy, modernization of road infrastructure, energy efficiency, fight against climate change, air pollution, protection and restoration of biodiversity, waste management.
The Regional Strategy takes into account the tasks of the State Strategy for Regional Development, and is developed based on an assessment of the needs of interested parties and beneficiaries in the region; gender impact assessments; taking into account the development of territorial communities and strategies for the development of territorial communities; spatial planning, the use of a territorially oriented approach and smart specialization.

The SRADDET is the mandatory regional plan for spatial planning, sustainable development and territorial equality. It invites French Regions to formulate a political vision of their spatial planning priorities, setting medium- and long-term objectives: territorial balance and equality, location of various infrastructures of regional interest, opening up rural areas, housing, economical management of space, intermodality and development of transport, energy management, fight against climate change, air pollution, protection and restoration of biodiversity, waste management.

Hauts-de-France adopted its SRADDET in 2019 and since then, it’s been a strong regional initiative to conduct many strategic foresight works to support the implementation of this strategy, particularly in the areas of the industrial policy, city centres support policies or coastal areas vision for future. Foresight activites are indeed integral to HdF regional development and planning process.

The Uusimaa Programme is the mandatory regional plan that sets investment and development priorities to achieve the region's medium- and long-term objectives. The main features of this policy instrument include:
Objective: The primary goal of the Uusimaa Programme is to strategically plan and implement initiatives that support sustainable development, economic growth, and overall wellbeing for the region's population.
Characteristics: Developed based on the foresight work of Helsinki-Uusimaa 2050, the current Uusimaa Programme (2022-2025) systematically addresses future challenges and opportunities.
Priorities include: aiming for Helsinki-Uusimaa to be a climate-neutral region by 2030, through policies and initiatives that reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable practices; increasing research and development (R&D) expenditures to 5% of GDP to foster innovation and technological advancement, enhancing the region’s economic competitiveness and achieving an 80% employment rate by creating job opportunities and improving the quality of life for residents through various social and economic measures.
Influence on Funding and Investment: The priorities outlined in the Uusimaa Programme guide the allocation of regional funding and investment, including the region-specific objectives of the Growth and Jobs programme, ensuring resources align with the strategic priorities.

The Development Strategy of the South Moravian Region 2021+ is a conceptual document that defines the specific objectives and thematic measures to achieve sustainable development of the South Moravian Region until 2030. The strategy, or rather its proposal part, is structured into the following areas, which represent separate priority axes: Education and sports; Healthcare and social services; Transport infrastructure and serviceability of the area; Environment, technical infrastructure, rural development and agriculture; Competitiveness, entrepreneurship, innovation and research; Public administration, amenities, culture, tourism and security. Strengths, potential and problems are then defined for each of these priority axes.

The Podkarpackie Development Strategy-Podkarpackie 2030 (PDS) was adopted by the Government of the Podkarpackie Region in 2020. It is the fundamental and the most important document for the development of the Podkarpackie. It defines the objectives and directions of intervention for the development policy carried out by the Government of the Podkarpackie Region. It also serves as the basis for the preparation of regional operational programmes and other regional documents. The PDS is the fourth generation of the strategy since 2000. The provisions of the PDS are crucial for the design, implementation, and effects of future support instruments, including those financed from EU funds. It was important in the process of developing the PDS to accurately align with the intentions stemming from European and national economic and social priorities. The PDS is currently being updated and is a key document outlining development trends, objectives, and main measures within a specific time horizon. The priorities for the development of the region designated in the PDS include economy and science (innovation culture, development of regional smart specializations, industry 4.0), human and social capital (NGOs, immigration policy), infrastructure for sustainable development and the environment (state of transport infrastructure, climate change and other environmental issues), accessibility of services (e-services, security), regional and cross-border cooperation.