Visegrad - Strategic grants- do 15. 4. 2015
The aim of the Visegrad Strategic Program (Strategic Grants) is to support long-term projects of strategic character that link institutions of all four Visegrad Group countries. The projects must adhere to at least one of the priorities defined by the Conference of Ministers for the given year (see below). The priorities adhere to the priorities of the given Presidency of the Visegrad Group.
Information for the year 2014 - see the websites later for updates for 2015!
Deadline for submission:
| Deadline (electronic submission) | 12:00 a.m. (noon), April 15, 2014 |
| Deadline (hard-copy + enclosures) | posted on April 15, 2014 or delivered in person by 16:30 on the deadline date |
Note: All proposals must be first submitted on-line and then delivered in hard-copy form with accompanying enclosures (see Guidelines).
Budget and time frame:
| Max. time frame | 36 months |
| Max. budget | unlimited (average ca. €40,000—see approved projects) |
| Co-financing | 30% (the Fund covers max. 70% project costs) |
| Overheads covered | 15% (see Guidelines) |
| Tangible/intangible assets covered | 7% (see Guidelines) |
2014 Priorities:
1. |
Raising Competitiveness in the Visegrad Region |
| In general terms, Visegrad countries are looked upon as successful models of economic transformation and can serve as a positive example to other reforming states in the world. However, in light of the recent economic and financial crisis as well as the increasing global competition it has become evident that the V4 countries will need to undertake further structural adjustments in order to boost their economic growth and increase the level of their prosperity. Supported projects could focus on possible joint V4 strategies aimed at developing its own regional vision in certain areas which are currently on the agenda in Europe and other international fora (sustainability, inclusive growth, industrial policy, digital agenda, internal market and services, cohesion policy). Such strategies could also include tools to synergize various actors across the sectors to work together pursuing development in solving specific problems of V4 countries. | |
2. |
25th Anniversary of the Democratic Changes in Central Europe |
| In 2014, quarter of a century will have passed since the peaceful transition towards democracy in Central Europe. It is the right moment to look back and take stock of the achievements that the Visegrad countries have accomplished since then on their way towards building free and prosperous societies. Supported projects could focus on identifying similarities and possible different approaches that the four countries have developed in the course of their transformation processes. Many would argue even today that our “velvet revolutions” were not only a one-sided affair with all layers of our societies being clearly on the winning side. What impact did the reforms have on particular segments of the society and who were the main beneficiaries? What still remains to be done in order to finish our transformation job? Are we able to shape any kind of collective memory or have many of the original ideals already been surpassed by the pragmatism of today’s world? | |
3. |
North-South Transport Connectivity for Progressive Visegrad Region |
| Infrastructural development is key for the region’s future competitiveness and growth; projects dealing with scientific solutions to the enhancement of regional transport network are therefore of genuine V4 interest. Support is envisaged for projects that relate to the V4 countries’ cooperation in north–south transport and mobility, reflecting the TEN-T Core and Comprehensive Network plans. V4 north–south road, rail and air (both passenger and cargo) transport issues are to be analyzed including the impact of the hinterland and logistical strategies of V4 industrial centers, as well as the physical and regulatory bottlenecks of regional road and rail interconnectors, including smart transport. |
vložila: Darina Koubínová
Publikováno:
Čtvrtek 11.12.2014 12:35
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