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BelarusDenmarkEstoniaFinlandGermanyLatviaLithuaniaNorwayPolandRussiaSweden

Short presentation of approvedprojects (1-9 calls)

www.bsrinterreg.net


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Measure: Strategies and actions for macro-regions

South Baltic Arc (www.south-baltic-arc.org)

PartnershipGermany, Russia, Latvia, Poland(regional development agencies, ministries, municipalities, regionalauthorities)

Problem to be addressed

Low growth dynamics caused by insufficient pan-regional cooperation and joint development action in the coastal regions in the south-eastern BSR.

Expected outcome H armonised regional development concepts and strategies Recommendations for methodology for infrastructure planning

Ready-to-implement regional development measures for infrastructureimprovement

Approximate total project budget: EUR 1,708,225ERDF + Norwegian National contribution: EUR 587,418


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Measure: Sustainable development of tourism

SuPortNet II (www.suportnet.org)

PartnershipGermany, Norway, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland(municipalities, ministries, NGOs)

Problem to be addressedConflicts between the expansion of boat tourism and the protection of large nature areas, missing harbour infrastructure.

Expected outcome Sustainable land use plans for boat harbours Concept for waste water collection from boats Networking of harbours for boat tourism development Internet-based information system for boat tourists

Approximate total project budget: EUR 4,492,088ERDF + Norwegian National contribution: EUR 1,642,214


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Baltic Welcome Center

PartnershipGermany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania(municipalities, development agencies, regional authorities)

Problem to be addressedBaltic Sea Region seen as one tourism destination with high quality of services.

Expected outcome BWC as an information point and entertainment centre for tourists BWC as distribution channel for promotion materials, services and

regional products Baltic virtual Welcome Center



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Measure: Polycentric settlement structures

H igh Quality Tourism 2 (www.baltic-area.net)

PartnershipGermany, Sweden, Latvia, Poland(regional authorities, municipalities)

Problem to be addressedUnderdeveloped potential for tourism in rural and former industrial areaswith high unemployment rate.

Expected outcome A network of regional and transnational "entrance gates" Structures for direct marketing of regional products New tourist products including cultural and natural heritage



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Measure: Communication links

NeLoC - Networking Logistics Centres (www.neloc.net)

PartnershipGermany, Denmark, Finland, Lithuania, Poland(ministries, universities, research institutions, local municipalities)

Problem to be addressedDifferences and insufficient cooperation between logistics centres, low

competitiveness, lack of innovative solutions and technology in the centres.Expected outcome

Improved logistics competitiveness of the region ICT-based network of logistic centres and SMEs Methodology, guidelines and tools for planning and developing logistic centres



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Measure: Management of cultural and natural heritage

Crossing Fences (www.crossing-fences.net)

PartnershipGermany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia(municipalities, regional authorities, museums, NGO's)

Problem to be addressedUnderdeveloped tourist potential of gardens & parks in urban and rural areas.

Expected outcome Experience-based and product-oriented expert-network on regional and

transnational levels Networks for exchange experience and transfer of know-how Joint marketing measures and new product lines (season prolongation)

for 120-150 partners Concepts, action-plans and concrete measures to develop gardens andparks towards leisure and experience attractions



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STRING II - Implementing New Geography

Partnership (www.balticstring.net)Denmark, Germany, Sweden(regional authorities)

Problem to be addressedUnderdeveloped potential and low competitiveness of the STRING area when facing

the challenges of globalisation.Expected outcome

Marketing and information strategy for cultural and natural assets Strategy supporting the implementation of ICZM Strategic networks Information and communication platforms on the Internet Model for training of SMEs in the use of ICT



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V BNDZ - V ia Baltica Nordica Development Zone

Partnership (www.viabalticanordica.com)Finland, Germany, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia(national & regional auth., municipalities, ministries, associations, univ., found.)

Problem to be addressedNegative impact of development trends on socio-economic and environmentalaspects. Low level of awareness of zone's own identity. Various stages of development of the regions in the zone.

Expected outcome Increased awareness, stronger identity and co-operation in the VBNDZ Information and guidance systems for tourism and railway traffic Multimodal transport solutions for easy and safe travelling

Sustainable management and development of tourism attractions Information and planning systems, and methodologies for GIS/Internet systems



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The Baltic Palette II (www.balticpalette.com)

PartnershipFinland, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Russia(regional and local authorities, research institutes, water protection associations)

Problem to be addressedDifferences in the development levels of the EU countries and non-EU countries,unsustainable spatial structures, inefficient transport and communication systems,unbalanced settlement structures, urban sprawl and sea water pollution.

Expected outcome Strengthened position of the Baltic Palette Region in the EU and globally Introduction of non-EU members to EU standards and policies Increased ability to plan sustainable polycentric spatial structures Strategies for implementing transport corridor networks Network of water quality protection organisations in the Baltic Palette Region Market analysis and product development for tourism



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Seagull DevERB (www.eurobalt.org/english/projects/seagull/seagull.htm)

PartnershipDenmark, Sweden, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia(regional authorities, municipalities, associations, public corporations, universities,private companies)

Problem to be addressedDisparities between the member regions; social, economic and environmental

cohesion within the EuroRegion Baltic (ERB).Expected outcome

Joint Transnational Development Programme (JTDP) setting long-term strategy forthe development of the ERB

Development programmes for rural areas in the ERB Statistics and GIS support, seminars and workshops on Good Governance, tools for

regional development programming and planning, tools for measuring environmentalsustainability, etc.



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Bothnian Arc ACTion (www.bothnianarc.net)

PartnershipDenmark, Finland, Sweden, Russia(municipalities, regional authorities, universities, research institutions)

Problem to be addressedWeak region's tourism profile and competence. Low region's recognition.

Expected outcome Plans for development of tourism infrastructure Marketing strategy for a new tourism concept " A rctic coastal and archipelago

tourism" Platform for using mobile IT in tourism & indicators to measure sustainable

tourism Increased recognition of Bothnian A rc Concrete plans for networks of tourist routes, cycle trails, ice roads andsnowmobile trails linking centers in the region



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Measure: Sustainable development of energy

BTN - Bioenergy Technology Transfer Network

Partnership (www.bdc-network.jypoly.fi)Finland, Germany, Sweden, Estonia, Norway(universities, public companies)

Problem to be addressedNarrow implementation and low awareness of bioenergy technologies, few industrystandards and lack of end-user services. Few strategic measures to promotesustainable use of the bioenergy potential with spatial planning processes.

Expected outcome Increased awareness of the local bioenergy potential Comprehensive development plans for sustainable use of bioenergy Regional Bioenergy Development Centres (training, know-how transfer,

information, co-operation forums)



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Measure: Integrated management of climate change

SEAREG (www.gsf.fi/projects/seareg)

PartnershipFinland, Germany, Sweden, Estonia, Poland(national research institutes, universities, municipalities, regional authorities)

Problem to be addressedMid and long term impacts of climate change (e.g. rise of the sea level) on thesocio-economic development and environmental sustainability of BSR.

Expected outcome Interdisciplinary decision support system for impacts of climate change induced

by sea-level rise Elevation scenarios of climate changes and subsequent water level fluctuations

for each of the case study cities Recommendations for the cooperation and development under changing climatic

conditions in the BSR



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Measure: Integrated management of coastal zones

BALTCOAST (www.baltcoast.org)

PartnershipDenmark, Finland, Germany, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Poland(regional authorities, ministries, associations, research institutions, municipalities,universities, foundations)

Problem to be addressedConflicts between environmental protection and economic development. Lack of co-ordination of seaside and water protection activities. Complex land-seaconflicts.

Expected outcome Increased awareness of sustainability in the C.Z. Better management of economic and nature protection activities (in the fields of

tourism, urban and regional development) Legal security for windmill parks and other large scale investments Common spatial register as step towards the common devel. strategy for C.Z.



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CBSR - Connect Baltic Sea Region

PartnershipDenmark, Finland, Germany, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway,(regional authorities, associations, public companies, universities, foundations,municipalities)


Declining old industrial structures and loss of employment. Lack of necessarycritical mass and involvement of private sector in R&D, needed for development of knowledge-intensive industries in medium-sized urban regions in the BSR.

Expected outcome CONNECT network covering most of the BSR CONNECT organisations in the Baltic States, Norway and Finland, which link

entrepreneurs, R&D, service providers, venture capitalists and other partners 1000 new knowledge intensive companies and 20,000 new jobs in the regions



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Rural Development Connection (www.interreg-rdc.com)

PartnershipDenmark, Germany, Sweden, Poland(ministries, municipalities, associations, regional auth., companies, national auth.)

Problem to be addressedThreatened social balance in sparsely populated rural areas hit by depopulation,degradation, loss of employment opportunities, over-aging population and

insufficient infrastructureExpected outcome

Improved rural infrastructure Innovative rural tourism products (e.g. village church tours, trained church

guides) New innovative business products (e.g. 200 new companies/business ideas,

transnational co-operation and study trips for entrepreneurs, IT portals, regionalthematic networks)



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PIPE Particip. Identity Planning Entrepre. (www.pipeproject.no)

PartnershipFinland, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Russia(county councils, municipalities)

Problem to be addressedMarginalisation of regions situated in peripheral areas. Low entrepreneurial and

community spirit among the inhabitants.Expected outcome

Promotion of young entrepreneurs Conferences, workshops, innovation camps for young people, teachers and

officials Involvement of young people in regional decision-making Strengthened regional identity for international competitiveness Creation and implementation of local action plans in all case areas



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COMPASS (www.compass.regionomics.info)

PartnershipDenmark, Finland, Germany, Sweden,(municipalities, county councils, technology centres)

Problem to be addressedH ow to attract private sector investments into the BSR to ensure growth,prosperity and improved competitiveness in a globalised economy.

Expected outcome A nalysis of regional industrial clusters and growth potentials Definition of investors' criteria for site selection Comparative cost model of industrial clusters Development of instruments for cluster analysis (benchmarking) identifying the

regional growth potentialApproximate total project budget: EUR 619,120ERDF + Norwegian National contribution: EUR 309,560


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MECIBS - Medium Sized Cities in Dialogue

Partnership (www.mecibs.dk)Denmark, Finland, Germany, Sweden, Belarus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland,Russia (research institutions, universities, municipalities, chamber of commerce)

Problem to be addressedUnbalanced spatial development of medium sized cities that lag behind the capitals

and suffer from restructuring of their basic urban functions.Expected outcome

Network of cities with a potential for learning by exchange of experience Recommendations on local strategies and regional policies (national/EU) Conferences facilitated by researchers and consultants A number of urban biographies of medium sized cities outside the national core

areasApproximate total project budget: EUR 2,940,748ERDF + Norwegian National contribution: EUR 1,580,374


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SEBTrans-Link (www.sebtrans.com)

PartnershipSweden, Lithuania, Poland, Russia(county councils, municipalities, national boards of transport)

Problem to be addressedUnderdevelopment of SEBTrans transport corridor, with focus on the North-Southcorridors. Bottlenecks in transportation systems.

Expected outcome Intermodal break-point system Preparation of investments, e.g. missing links along the corridor Expansion of labour markets across the borders Stimulation of business development A ctions to improve accessibility in the road-, rail and sea transport networks Promotion of the development of sustainable transport systems



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Decision Support (www.decision-support.info)

PartnershipDenmark, Finland, Germany, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland(public companies, universities, associations, municipalities, ministries, nationalauthorities)


The increasing complexity in the fields of transport, spatial planning and regionaldevelopment in the entrepreneurial and political decision making processes.

Expected outcome Inter-regional thematic network of the centres of excellence Education, knowledge and technology exchange Long-term strategy for the network Decision support system Evaluation, improvement and implementation of the developed method



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FCIP Network - First Class Industrial Park Network

PartnershipFinland, Germany, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia(municipalities, county administrations)

Problem to be addressedJob losses and weakened regional economic basis due to closure of numerous bigmilitary airfields.

Expected outcome Creation of one FCIP in three different countries Definition of an interface between airports and industrial parks Functional logistics- and air-cargo solutions that will support the enterprises at

the FCIPs as well as the surrounding regions and the whole network Network of Third Part Logistic Centres Structure and organisation for the management of future FCIP network



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Measure: Management of cultural heritage

V IKINGS - Destination V iking - Baltic Sea

PartnershipDenmark, Germany, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Norway, Poland, Russia(regional authorities, museums, municipalities, universities, foundations,associations)

Problem to be addressedVikings' cultural heritage as a bridge between countries in the BSR.

Expected outcome Operational and attractive Baltic Sea Viking heritage tourist route New and improved existing attractions A uthentic remains from the Viking age available for public access Viking H eritage Magazine



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EuRoB (www.eurob.org)

PartnershipDenmark, Germany, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland(ministries, associations, foundations, regional authorities, municipalities, nationalboards)

Problem to be addressedNeglected potential of brick gothic heritage for socio-cultural and economicdevelopment.Expected outcome

European tourist route of brick gothic Documenting brick gothic objects Marketing strategy for promoting the culture tourism route (a multi-functional

website, catalogues a brochure and a flyer) Pilot projects for preserving brick gothic objects and for improving theinfrastructure for tourism



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RANE - Rock Art in Northern Europe (www.rane-project.org)

PartnershipDenmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Russia(regional & national authorities, museums, municipalities, associations,universities, foundations)

Problem to be addressedRock A rt threatened by the modern way of life.

Expected outcome A n information programme to increase awareness of Rock A rt (Internet, TV,

DVD, guide-book, pre-studies, information centers) Damage and environment monitoring programme Tools and programmes for sustainable management of Rock A rt Ground for and elements of tourism infrastructure Increased sustainable cultural tourism Documentation programme (e.g. photos, descriptions)



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Measure: Institution building

BS V C - Baltic Sea V irtual Campus (www.bsvc.org)

PartnershipDenmark, Finland, Germany, Sweden, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia(universities, regional authorities, companies, chambers of commerce,associations, research institutions)

Problem to be addressedNeed for lifelong academic education and professional training for the whole

workforce in the BSR to keep up with fast-changing knowledge-driven economy.Expected outcome

Unified Systems Platform - technical e-learning platform A cademic Structure - "Baltic Sea Virtual Campus" consortium, setup of common

study fields Dissemination, among universities in the BSR, of the knowledge how to run

academic on-line education and to develop new academic e-learning content On-line Master degree programme "Transregional management"



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Eco Forum Baltica (www.ecoforum.nu)

PartnershipSweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia(regional authority, research institutions, universities, national authorities,municipalities, associations, ministries)

Problem to be addressedDevelopment and know-how on Environmental Management Systems (EMS) incompanies (mainly SMEs) and authorities.

Expected outcome Tools for transfer of know-how on EMS/Waste management (handbook, website,

study visits) EMA S/EMS bodies in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania & Poland Generation of EUR 3 million investments Network for co-operation of environmental managers



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BALTIC+ (www.balticplus.se)

PartnershipGermany, Sweden, Poland(national, regional & local public auth., co-operative associations, public universities)

Problem to be addressedLack of an overall strategic approach and co-ordination between the transnationaland cross-border co-operations in the B A LTIC+ area.

Expected outcome common political platform to manage the joint strategies in spatial development permanent body for cross-sectoral co-operation in the field of urban development support/promotion of ecological farm production (Culinary H eritage Festival) preparation of selected public transport investments as links between the big

communication axes common tools for tourism (marketing, information, booking system)



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Metropolitan Areas+ (www.metropolitan-areas.net)

PartnershipGermany, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Lithuania, Poland, Russia(national public authorities, regional public authorities, local public authorities)

Problem to be addressedImbalance in growing capital regions between metropolises and outskirts

Expected outcome professional- and action-related transn. network for horizontal and vertical transfer

of know-how & best practices of running spatial development tasks on national level definition of investors criteria for allocation and polycentric marketing of functional

nodes and cores for transnational importance strategic action plan of political level for transnational and regional co-operation

between metropolises and outskirts with thematic focusApproximate total project budget: EUR 1,938,618ERDF + Norwegian National contribution: EUR 922,500


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BERAS - Baltic Ecol. Recycling Agriculture & Society

Partnership (www.jdb.se/beras)Germany, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland,(national public authorities, regional public authorities, local public authorities,registered associations, foundations)

Problem to be addressedSignificant environment pollution in the Baltic Sea caused by high agriculturalspecialization and resulting in increased levels of contamination with nitrogen andphosphorus.

Expected outcome evaluation and demo of the potential of ecological recycling-based agriculture exchange of experience, learning and cooperation among actors involved in local

ecological agricultural production that will led to decreased consumption of limitedresources and a significant reduction in dangerous emissions

publication of results, recommendations and evaluated examples



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STBR - sustainable transport in the Barents Region

Partnership (www.barentsinfo.org/stbr)Finland, Sweden, Norway, Russia(national public authorities, regional public authorities, local public authorities)

Problem to be addressedInadequate transport system in the Barents Region

Expected outcome database for the transport network, services and improvement needs in theBarents Region

traffic forecasts analysis for the region (regional trends of transport, as well associal and economic development)

single transport system, which covers the entire Region in a balanced way permanently strengthened interregional and cross-sectoral co-operation a follow-up mechanism to ensure implementation of national programs in a proper

way even after the completion of the STBR



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BALTIC GATEWAY (www.balticgateway.se)

PartnershipGermany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Russia(national, regional & local public auth., limited companies, co-operative associations)

Problem to be addressedNeed for sustainable transport concepts in the Southern BSR (S-BSR) to meet thechallenge of the progressing European integration.

Expected outcome position paper to clarify the future Gateway role of the S-BSR in European context transnational view on a revised TEN/TIN A /PETN network comprehensive plan for a primary transport network for S-BSR to develop more

sustainable freight transport, including short-sea shipping links and main hubs investment plans (rail link in Skne, ferry link Gedser-Rostock, a part of the E22)

practical examples of how to use IT to improve efficiency and safety in thetransport system.



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Ancient Times in the Baltic Sea Region (www.ancientimes.net)

PartnershipGermany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Latvia, Poland(national, regional & local auth., public corporation, registered assoc., public univ.)

Problem to be addressedNeed to further develop heritage sites as well as innovative products, which attractand educate visitors.

Expected outcome preservation & conservation methods for historical sites + authentic re-building of

ancient villages new innovative products to attract visitors (working camps, theatre plays, ancient

markets, workshops, events/festivals, youth summer camp) common brochure/Internet platform / CD-Rom with historical facts on different

themes, periods, routes, sites + events, scientific handbook



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Big Lakes II (www.biglakes.net)

PartnershipFinland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, Russia(regional public authorities, local public authorities, public corporations, co-operativeassociations, registered associations, foundations, public universities)

Problem to be addressedSlow development of the Big Lakes regions (comparing to the metropolitan areas)

Expected outcome Identification and report of cultural and natural heritage objects/factors in the Big

Lakes areas for nature protection and sustainability Big Lakes C&N heritage strategy as a tool for spatial planning and regional dev. several small-scale infrastructure investments for future development Big Lakes network, information dissemination by new mobile technology

new products for tourism attractivenessApproximate total project budget: EUR 2,050,533ERDF + Norwegian National contribution: EUR 895,554


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Advantage H ardwood (www.advantagehardwood.org)

PartnershipSweden, Norway, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia(national and regional public authorities, public institutes)

Problem to be addressedInadequate structure for joint environmental actions and efficient co-operationbetween forestry owners, regional authorities and the hardwood industry

Expected outcome defined environmental benefits of planting broad-leaved trees and use of hardwood concepts for sustainable management broad-leaved trees and its integration in a

regional spatial planning perspective training programs, pilot projects (e.g. establishment of forest paths) established strategic alliances between hardwood producers planning models based on ESDP adapted for regional use and rural development



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Sustainable H istoric Towns (www.nba.fi/en/sustainablehistorictowns)

PartnershipGermany, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia(national public authorities, regional public authorities, local public authorities,private universities, public universities)

Problem to be addressedLack of strategies and methods to manage the conservation of urban heritage in asustainable way.

Expected outcome strategic networks for urban heritage management on transnational, national,

regional and local level research programs on cultural heritage indicators as well as on integrated

management tools for urban heritage management policies, practices and strategies for integrated urban conservation

plans



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Wind energy in the BSR

PartnershipGermany, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Belarus, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland,Russia(national, regional & local public authorities, public corporations, limited companies,registered associations, private universities, public universities)

Problem to be addressedExtreme disparities in development and experiences in the wind energy sectorbetween West and East BSR.

Expected outcome BSR-wide wind energy network with permanent structures Internet platform for information telematic network as consultation-point wind energy courses for future specialist (in development, production and service)

ending with an official certificate



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BERNET Integrated Management of Catchments (www.bernet.org)

PartnershipGermany, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Estonia, Poland, Russia(regional public authorities, local public authorities)

Problem to be addressedThe need for improvement of the overall water quality of the Baltic Sea through acomprehensive planning and management of entire catchments as also required inthe EU Water Framework Directive (WFD).

Expected outcome developing Water District Plans for selected catchments according to the WFD preparing the implementation of the WFD developing tools and testing the EU ecological guidelines disseminating the results of the pilot implementation platform for future co-operation on sustainable management of the aquatic envir.



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ABC - Alliance of Baltic Cities II

Partnership (www.ubc.net/commissions/ABCAlliance/ABC_ H ome/ABC H ome.html)Germany, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Poland(local public authorities)

Problem to be addressedNeed for using local experience and knowledge on urban development to realizeexisting regional strategies on national and European levels.

Expected outcome concrete examples on how to solve local planning problems and to realize regional

strategies small-scale investments network of city planners and architects that will help solving local and regional

planning problems in the BSR.

Approximate total project budget: EUR 825,439ERDF contribution: EUR 255,957


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CON V ERNET (www.conver.net)

PartnershipGermany, Finland, Sweden, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland,(national, regional & local public authorities, public corporations, public universities)

Problem to be addressedNegative impacts of military base closures and high complexity of the conversionprocess.

Expected outcome transnational network of local, regional and national actors involved in converting

former military bases to civilian uses regional Conversion A ction Plan, outlining policy goals and necessary support

mechanisms, especially for the candidate countries reuse and redevelopment strategy/concepts for addressing the issue of base

conversion workshops (e.g. best-practice examples of conversion in different environments)



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ISLANDS IN H ISTORY (www.islandsinhistory.dk)

PartnershipDenmark, Finland, Sweden, Estonia(national & regional public authorities, public corporations, foundations)

Problem to be addressedDifficult economical and social condition and need for improved competitiveness of the island regions.

Expected outcome common network for co-operation cultural and history events new holiday packages Education Models for Cultural Milieus specific plan for presenting the Middle A ges in an easy, accessible manner draft business plans for dissemination, business and educational concepts



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Baltic University Urban Forum (www.balticuniv.uu.se/buuf)

PartnershipGermany, Finland, Sweden, Belarus, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Russia(regional & local public authorities, public corporations, registered associations,public universities)

Problem to be addressedIncreased demand for better housing and living conditions. Need for actions thatrequire implementation of sustainable development strategies for building andrebuilding cities in the BSR.

Expected outcome network between cities, towns, and universities for sustainable urban development demonstration projects on sustainability techniques specialists reports number of professionals with improved professional competence in dealing with

sustainability issues in their cities.



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EUROBALTIC Programme for Civil Protection (eurobaltic.srv.se)

PartnershipDenmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Russia(national, regional and local public authorities, public corporations, registeredassociations, foundations, public universities)

Problem to be addressedNeed to improve the mechanisms and institutions to deal with various environmentalrisks as well as natural and man-caused/technical disasters, which endanger bothsafety of citizens and basic functions of societies.

Expected outcome assessment and mapping of risks for preventive strategies in spatial planning improved policies for the involvement of citizens in risk management transnational, cross-sectoral and multi-level cooperation between authorities compatible IT support systems in the BSR transnational training programme in the field of civil protection



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Four Corners

PartnershipDenmark, Germany, Sweden, Lithuania, Poland(regional public authorities, local public authorities, co-operativeassociations)

Problem to be addressedOut-migration of young people from the rural South Baltic regions to biggerand nearby cities.

Expected outcome transnational network of cultural workers Improved territorial integration A

ttracting new enterprises and visitors.Approximate total project budget: EUR 1,514,000ERDF + Norwegian National contribution: EUR 708,000


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Barents 2010 (www.barents2010.net)

PartnershipFinland, Sweden, Norway, Russia(national public authorities, regional public authorities, public corporations,public universities)

Problem to be addressedOut migration of the young people from the region.

Expected outcome Long term Strategy and A ction Plan for the Barents co-operation A nalysis of specific problems for the development proposals for improvement of water quality and biodiversity Internet based information system



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Baltic Balance (www.balticbalance.se)

PartnershipDenmark, Germany, Sweden, Estonia, Lithuania(national, regional and local public authorities, public corporations, limitedcompanies, cooperative associations, registered associations)

Problem to be addressedOut migration from rural districts in the participating areas

Expected outcome Strategy for better balanced settlement structure and integration between rural

and urban areas at least 20 ideas for new income sources tested in each rural area plans for accessibility and quality in services as schools, child, elderly and health

care, communications and daily commodities solutions for land use developed in a bottom up approach.



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NEW H ANSA

PartnershipDenmark, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland(national and local public authorities, public corporations, registered associations)

Problem to be addressedNegative environmental impact caused by the increasing flow of goods and people

Expected outcome Pan-Baltic harmonious Port Policy (a common policy paper on protection of the

environment will be jointly produced and signed by all partners) analyses of the spatial, socio-economic, ecological and economic problems and

pre-investment feasibility studies investments as regards harmonized dry waste separation facilities aboard the

ships and reception facilities for waste and waste water ashoreApproximate total project budget: EUR 1,052,044ERDF + Norwegian National contribution: EUR 521,873


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North East Cargo Link (www.necl.se)

PartnershipFinland,Sweden,Norway,Russia(national, regional and local public authorities, limited companies, co-operative associations, registered associations, public universities )

Problem to be addressedH igh traffic congestion in the southern part of the Baltic Sea.

Expected outcome strategy for Intermodality in the Mid-Nordic Corridor Development of alternative traffic corridor from Russia to UK/Continent

through the Mid-Nordic Countries Internet portal for freight and business market and goods flow studies



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INTRASEA (www.intrasea.org)

PartnershipGermany, Finland, Sweden, Lithuania, Poland, Russia(national, regional and local public authorities, public corporations, limitedcompanies, co-operative associations, registered associations, public universities)

Problem to be addressedInability of the transport system to cope with the expected substantial increase intraffic volumes in the Baltic Sea Region

Expected outcome Common strategy in the BSR for inland waterway development Database on inland waterways and routes Socio economic and environmental justification of Inland Waterway Infrastructure

development Studies (on: modal shift to inland navigation, environment, tourism development)



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ProMidNord (www.mittnorden.net/promidnord)

PartnershipSweden, Finland, Norway, Russia(national, regional and local public authorities, public corporations, limitedcompanies, public university, registered associations)

Problem to be addressedThe difficulties of business development in the Northern regions of low populationdensity.

Expected outcome Joint strategy for the macro-region A network of the major cities Increased cooperation and business within environmental and energy fields Research school and student exchange program Increased understanding of the cultural identity and heritage



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ESCOBALT

PartnershipFinland, Germany, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden(national, regional and local public authorities, public university, public corporation,co-operative association)

Problem to be addressedThe lack of coordination of the energy saving programs in the old and new EUmember states. Inefficiencies in the energy supply in the new EU member states.

Expected outcome Introduction of the Corporate Social Responsibility Concept (CSRC) New tools and innovative technologies of energy saving as well as for planning of

regional development based on energy saving A transnational and intersectoral network between all stakeholders Public awareness for the energy saving issues



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VH B-ZONE

PartnershipEstonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland(foundations, regional and local public authorities, limited company)

Problem to be addressedThe lacking economic integration and dynamics of the Via H anseatica transportcorridor in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

Expected outcome A common cooperation model for Via H anseatica Via H anseatica known as a tourism product Readiness for investments in the region Common understanding of the necessary quality of tourism services



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COASTMAN (www.coastman.se)

PartnershipSweden, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia(public universities, national, regional and local public authorities, foundation)

Problem to be addressedThe conflicting interests and goals as well as environmental pollution in the Baltic Seazones (e.g. concerning oil transports).

Expected outcome A set of recommended methods and guidelines for conflict resolution in coastal

zone management (CZM) A web based course on conflict resolution in CZM Improved practical skills for the stakeholders in methods for conflict resolution Information exchange platform on the web Published handbook on conflict resolution


www.connectnorge.org


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Connect Baltic Sea Region+

PartnershipNorway, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden(regional public authorities, foundations, registered associations, public university,limited companies)

Problem to be addressedThe missing critical mass of ideas, entrepreneurial skills, business services andventure capital in the middle sized urban regions in the Baltic Sea Region.

Expected outcome New or further developed regional connect organisations to support/administrate

networks between entrepreneurs and service providers and experts Strengthened Nordic Connect network Springboards for entrepreneurs Better evaluation procedures


www.connectsverige.sewww.connectdenmark.comwww.connectlatvia.lvwww.connectestonia.ee


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BSRe H ealth (www.ehealthforregions.net)

PartnershipGermany, Denmark, Finland, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden(regional and local public authorities, public universities, public corporation,registered association)

Problem to be addressedThe gap between rural and urban areas regarding accessibility to and quality of health care supply.

Expected outcome Transnational strategic network for e-health solutions Co-operation strategies for defined concrete co-operation fields A technical pilot solution and implementation in the field of cardiology A business model


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Baltic e H ealth (www.Baltic-e H ealth.org)

PartnershipDenmark, Estonia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden(national and regional public authorities, limited company, public university, publiccorporation)

Problem to be addressedThe lack of access to specialized health care in rural areas.

Expected outcome Guidelines on overcoming barriers for e H ealth Business model on the procurement of e H ealth Establishment of a secure and modern infrastructure Proven practical usability of guidelines and business model through two e H ealth

pilots


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Defris (www.defris.net)

PartnershipSweden, Finland, Lithuania, Poland(regional public authorities)

Problem to be addressedThe concentration of activities and population in metropolitan regions causingimbalances.

Expected outcome Winning strategies for First Division Regions Comparison studies on regional preconditions Concrete development projects as engines for development


M P l i l


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BALTMET IN V EST

PartnershipLatvia, Estonia, Lithuania(local public authorities, foundation)

Problem to be addressedThe lack of clear development strategies guiding the investments in the cities

Expected outcome Coordinated investment strategies A joint approach to the strategic planning and development A best practice of a coordinated approach in the planning and development to be

applied by other metropolises of the B A LTMET network Common internet portal providing investment information in the BSR with an

online database of investment objects in the B A LTMET INVEST metropolises

Approximate total project budget: EUR 649,640ERDF + Norwegian National contribution: EUR 487,230

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Baltic Sea Cycling Project (www.balticseacycling.com)

PartnershipSweden, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland(local public authorities, national public authority, registered associations)

Problem to be addressedThe growing traffic volumes contributing to the loss of attractiveness of cities

Expected outcome Collection of best practices promoting urban cycling Pilot actions to show the effectiveness of urban cycling in improving city

sustainability and attractiveness BSR urban cycling strategy Local cycling policy for each participating city


M C i ti li k


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BaSIM (www.basim.org)

PartnershipGermany, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Sweden(national and local public authorities, limited companies, registered association,public corporations, co-operative associations, public universities)

Problem to be addressedThe physical and communication barriers and bottlenecks concerning Baltic Seatransport routes

Expected outcome New standardized ICT architecture for transport and logistics Telematic supported solutions for new processes and procedures on safety and

security in ports and supply chains Innovative maritime transport corridor concepts and strategies


M C i ti li k


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Baltic Cruise Project 2004-2007 (www.cruisebaltic.com)

PartnershipDenmark, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, Estonia, Russia(national, regional and local public authorities, foundation, limited companies, publiccorporations)

Problem to be addressedUneven quality level, the lack of cooperation and coordination as well as the lack of clear brand standing in BSR as an international cruise destination

Expected outcome Integration of cruise sector in spatial development strategies Common cruise standards for ports Plans for infrastructure investments Common brand for BSR cruise destinations Common promotion channel for cruise cities of the BSR




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InLoC (www.inloc.info)

PartnershipFinland, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden, Russia(national, regional and local public authorities, public universities, publiccorporations, co-operative association, registered associations, limited companies,private university)

Problem to be addressedThe need for more integrated and sustainable transport and communication links

Expected outcome Improved co-operation of ports, logistics centers and other actors in logistic chains Improved port-hinterland connections based on dry port concept Better marketing of the logistics centers Better integration of logistics aspects in spatial planning processes ICT-solutions for transport and logistics networks




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WATERSKETC H (www.watersketch.net)

PartnershipFinland, Germany, Denmark, Lithuania, Poland(national and regional public authorities, public universities, co-operative association)

Problem to be addressedThe contrasting goals of the river basin planning

Expected outcome Comprehensive report of diverse goals and contradictions caused by different

measures and directives The Planners Toolbox improved with WFD-related aspects and applied terminology Multicriteria Decision Support System tools for conflict analysis H andbook outlining methods towards sustainable river basin use




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BIRD

PartnershipSweden, Estonia, Finland, Latvia(national, regional and local public authorities, public universities, publiccorporations, foundation)

Problem to be addressedThe structural changes in the field of agriculture and the lack of alternatives in ruralareas

Expected outcome Improved spatial planning in wetlands and cultural landscapes Joint education program for guides Small-scale investments to improve the accessibility to project regions A Virtual Tourist Office International Wetland Centre




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BSR EAGLE (www.bsreagle.net)

PartnershipFinland, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden,Russia (national, regional and local public authorities, public universities, co-operative association, registered associations, limited companies, public corporations,foundations)

Problem to be addressedThe lack of understanding of ecological processes and sustainable development

Expected outcome A Nature Centre Strategy for BSR New methods of planning, implementation and co-operation concerning nature

centres, environmental interpretation and training National and BSR networks between nature centres and environmental interpreters Training programs for environmental interpreters




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BSR H az Control

PartnershipGermany, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway(national and regional public authorities, public corporations, foundation)

Problem to be addressedThe need to boost waste management efficiency and to upgrade waste treatmentinfrastructure

Expected outcome Implementation of EU waste legislation into national regulations A ligned data management, monitoring and reporting system for hazardous waste Uniform waste tracking procedures region-wide Best practice options for treatment and handling of specific waste streams Road map for infrastructure investment Establishment of the Baltic Waste Management Council




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COMMIN

PartnershipGermany, Denmark, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Estonia(national, regional and local public authorities, public corporations, publicuniversities, registered association)

Problem to be addressedInefficient transnational communication due to lack of common understanding of terms

Expected outcome A common key terminology resulting in common mindscapes A n e-portal and information system for spatial planning and regional development

issues Training courses in spatial planning and regional development Broader knowledge of best practice approaches in spatial development issues




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FEM (www.feminfo.net)

PartnershipFinland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Russia, Belarus(national, regional and local public authorities, registered associations, publiccorporations, foundation, public university, co-operative association)

Problem to be addressedThe structural disadvantages for setting up of business by women

Expected outcome Improved infrastructure and partnership towards promoting women

entrepreneurship and the role of women in regional development A network of advisors and training programs for advisors Best practices in mentorship New models of practical internationalisation




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ET-Bioenergy

PartnershipFinland, Germany, Estonia, Poland, Latvia(universities, public and private companies)

Problem to be addressedEndanger balance between local biofuel demand and supply in a new situationcaused by emission trading

Expected outcome The regional socio-economical impacts of the most promising options for

international bioenergy trade, whether in the form of fuel, energy (electricity), oremission allowances, assessed

Feasible solutions attractive enough to private investors and local actors (e.g.authorities, fuel and energy producers, equipment manufacturers)

tentative regional investment programmes in the case regions.




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BalticFortRoute

PartnershipGermany, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland(universities, local administration)

Problem to be addressedMissing receipts for inventory, documentation, reconstruction, monumentprotection, development of different utilizations, local management organizationsand interregional marketing of fortresses.

Expected outcome Central management organization for professional transnational management of

fortresses Specialized, professional scientific centers of competence and consultation Effective, consistent systems for documentation and information on fortresses




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BBN

PartnershipFinland, Germany, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland(universities, public companies, public corporation)

Problem to be addressedRegional competition among users in the bio-energy and industrial processingindustries for limited or too costly biomass resources or by attractive exportmarkets for biomass.

Expected outcome Network of bio-energy stakeholders in the partner regions Simple, replicable and BSR harmonized methods for resource planning for bio-

energy investment projects Methods for planning the integration of alternative cropping and solid bio-fuel

harvesting in existing land-use systems




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COASTSUST (www.coastsust.net)

PartnershipDenmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania(regional and local public authorities, public universities, NGOs)

Problem to be addressedVarying and conflicting interests in the coastal zones versus valuable naturalheritage.

Expected outcome Common structured network of managing authorities of natural reserves (national,

landscape parks) Transnational survey for studying the use of nature as a resource as the state of

spatial planning in the project areas Concepts/models for interactive management in the conflict zones Improving concrete new possibilities and education




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BSB ( www.balticseabreeze.org )

Partnership Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway,Poland, Sweden and Russia (regional and local public authorities, public universities,NGOs and public associations)

Problem to be addressedUnnecessary oil spills from motor boats, waste disposal from fishing and leisure craftboats, marine litter and poorly-educated personnel in marinas/guest harbours.

Expected outcome Network of ecologically friendly marinas and their users Raising awareness: new study courses for regional fishermen/seamen on marine

awareness/pollution issues; broad involvement of media Pilot studies on boat washes and bio fuel to improve marinas infrastructure




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BaltMetInno ( www.baltmet.org )

PartnershipDenmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Sweden and Russia(municipalities, cities, development agencies, knowledge and technology transferinstitutions)

Problem to be addressedThe challenge to unlock unused potentials in innovation creation and businessdevelopment combined with the threat of imbalances through concentration of wealth and population in metropolitan regions triggers the need to relateinnovation and spatial policies in a transnational perspective.

Expected outcome metropolitan innovation strategies integrating urban policy and spatial

development issues selected metropolises' marketing strategies development concepts for transnationally complementary economic clusters joint innovation policy framework




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COINCO (www.coinco.net)

PartnershipDenmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany(regional authorities and municipalities)

Problem to be addressedInfrastructural deficiencies of the transnational corridor Oslo-Gothenburg-Malm-Copenhagen- H amburg-Berlin as a corridor of innovation

Expected outcome Common strategy for infrastructural development Strengthening of networks between partners and other stakeholders Model of cross-border co-operation in managing innovation flows along the

corridor Policies and recommendations for management of transnational innovation

processes




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Baltic Tangent (www.baltictangent.org)

PartnershipDenmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, Poland and Russia(national, regional and local public authorities, public associations, researchorganisations)

Problem to be addressedRemote location of the area concerned to main traffic arteries and centresof economic development

Expected outcome Pre-conditions and options for the development of the area as a secondary

transport network transnational transport infrastructure strategy partnership and an activity plan for effective implementation of the results




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Castle Tomorrow

PartnershipEstonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Belarus and Russia(national and regional public authorities, public universities, NGOs)

Problem to be addressedInefficient management of castles and manors

Expected outcome Improved competence and increased capacity of the c.h.o. operators andprofessionals involved in their preservation

Development model to be used by c.h.o. operators for planning and identificationof priority actions needed

Approximate total project budget: EUR 794,023

ERDF + Norwegian National contribution: EUR 522,914



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BBDN (www.bbdn.org)

PartnershipGermany, Denmark, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Estonia,Russia (universities, science parks, chambers of commerce)

Problem to be addressedThe underdeveloped SME sector in the BSR among new EU countries and in certainregions of old EU members

Expected outcome Virtual Baltic Development A gency based on an IT-supported functional network betweenbusiness schools, RD A s and SMEs;

Regional access points, which offer full services to the SME's; Common BSR-standards for business plans; Course Business Guide to the Baltic Sea Region about the BSR focusing on the 9 partnermarkets;

A comparative research study and new proposals about the further dev of BBDN;




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IC ( www.innovationcircle.net )

PartnershipGermany, Denmark, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Estonia(national, regional and local public authorities, public corporations, publicuniversities, association)

Problem to be addressedThe insufficient human capital and week institutional capacity in small towns and

peripheral regions

Expected outcome A trans-national training programme; Implementation of concrete actions of development and entrepreneurial projects in

local communities; Established an Innovation Forum and an A cademy




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ScanBalt Campus

PartnershipGermany, Denmark, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Estonia,Russia (universities; agencies, private companies, knowledge centres, hospitals)

Problem to be addressedFragmentised current structures and networks that deal with life science

Expected outcome A concept for a sustainable triple helix organisation of education, R&D, and technologytransfer between universities, hospitals/university, companies and other actors from the lifesciences communities in BSR;

A European model case for re-organizing education; ScanBalt A cademy as a high level strategic body to ensure academic excellence in SBC; 5-10 concrete examples of shared curricula; 4 sustainable knowledge centers; Training courses at master or ph.d.-level;




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B-SME (www.hanse-parlament.de)

PartnershipGermany, Denmark, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Estonia,Russia (national, regional and local public authorities, chamber of commerce)

Problem to be addressedWeak SME support networks in BSR

Expected outcome a sustainable network of regional development authorities, chambers and other

intermediaries who jointly develop regional enterprise policy and deliver enterpriseadvisory services for the BSR;

A specific Baltic training programmes




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RECO

PartnershipBelarus, Germany, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden, Estonia, Russia(national, regional and local public authorities, public corporations)

Problem to be addressedTo strengthen the capacity of Regional Waste Management Institutions (RWMIs) e.g.to improve the cooperation and coordination in waste management and spatialplanning

Expected outcome Established well functioning self sufficient RWMIs; A waste management handbook for RWMIs and municipalities; Information material for companies on waste management; Update of the waste Management Plans in 7-8 pilot regions; Decisions on direct investment projects in waste management infrastructure in

30% of the participating regions of totally 30 M Euro;




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EuRoB II ( www.eurob.org )

PartnershipDenmark, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden, Estonia,(national, regional and local public authorities, foundations)

Problem to be addressedThe need to institutionalize the European Route of Brick Gothic;The week awareness of cultural identity

Expected outcome Concept for EuRoB institutionalisation; Entire Route database information on the brick Gothic objects; Coherent and effective marketing strategy; new marketing tools; EuRoB is established as well known tourism product Stable experts network on brick Gothic heritage;

Best practice solutions and strategies for attractive uses, designs andrefurbishment of brick Gothic heritage


Measure: Development of tourism


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AGORA

PartnershipGermany, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Poland, Sweden, Belarus, Russia,Denmark, Lithuania (universities, local/regional/national authorities,registered associations, limited companies, co-operative associations )


Little exchange between sustainable tourism projects, which hinder betterresults and a long-lasting as well as mutual benefit

Expected outcome establish an information and service hub for sustainable tourism evaluate and improve tools in spatial and tourism management pilot projects, in which the tools are tested and best practises

demonstrated


Measure: Development of coastal zones


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ASTRA

PartnershipFinland, Germany, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland,(universities, local/regional/national authorities, limited company)

Problem to be addressedThe regional impacts of the climate change and how to deal with it

Expected outcome A ssessment of the regional climate change impacts A daptation strategies and policies for different spatial scales Increased risk awareness


Measure: Development of post-military areas


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ReMiDo

PartnershipGermany, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland (universities,local/regional/national authorities, limited companies)

Problem to be addressedPost-soviet residential areas are often in a bad socio-economic state andhinder municipalities and regions in their development. Municipalities andregions are not able to solve the problems on their own.

Expected outcome A ccumulation of national frameworks, experiences, best and bad

practices Development of strategies, methods and models as well as theirappliance and improvement in pilot projects




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BUSTRIP

PartnershipFinland, Germany, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Norway,Russia (universities, local authorities)

Problem to be addressedTransport growth as a key obstacle for sustainable development of urban

areasExpected outcome

Sustainable Urban Transport Plan (SUTP) for each participating city Implementation of SUTP pilot actions Printed guidebook and a toolbox CD Strengthened and active UBC city networks




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BEEN

PartnershipGermany, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Belarus, Russia (universities,local/regional/national authorities, registered associations, publiccorporations)

Problem to be addressedLow energy efficiency in, or respectively, high energy waste and C02emmission by residential buildings errected between 1950 and 1990

Expected outcome Elaboration of strategies and instruments (with focus on legislative,

financial and technical issues) for an energy efficient refurbishment Implementation of schemes in best-practice projects




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RENET

PartnershipFinland, Germany, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland (local/regionalcompanies, registered association, public companies)

Problem to be addressedSpatial concentration of retail settlement and its negative effects onfunctional balance in the polycentric system of cities and regions

Expected outcome Initiate and test cross-sector and integrated development schemes/

processes and strategic alliances which aim to support a balanced retaildevelopment and to consider the different interests of all relevant actors

Creating a learning and open competence network on retail development




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BalticBroadband

PartnershipDenmark, Finland, Germany, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Norway(local/regional authorities, co-operative/registered associations, limited companies,public corporation, foundation)

Problem to be addressedInsufficient broadband access and lack of reasonable prices in rural areas as an

obstacle for a better spatial integration and regional development

Expected outcome Compendium on development of cheap and fast broadband access, especially by

alternative techniques Local and regional broadband strategies, operating models, business plans,

investment planning Implementation of WEB based services, Development of an E-community




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Log V as

PartnershipFinnland, Germany, Sweden, Lithuania, Poland (universities, localauthorities)

Problem to be addressedUnused logistic potentials for value added services in port located areas

Expected outcome Development of a traffic information model and logistic maps, whichshows potentials and point out economic as well as political planningstrategies

Design of a logistic market concept

Brochures, position papers, guidelines for decision makersApproximate total project budget: EUR 1,431,000ERDF + Norwegian National contribution: EUR 748,500



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BalticMaster

PartnershipDenmark, Finnland, Germany, Sweden, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia(universities, local/regional/national authorities, registered associations,limited companies)

Problem to be addressedLocal and regional actors are only little involved in planning concerningsafety at sea, but have to deal with the consequences of shipping in theBaltic Sea and potential ship accidents, esp. with oil and hazardousgoods.

Expected outcome Improved maritime safety in the Baltic Sea through involving local and

regional actors in processes of preparedness, prevention, planning andeducation.




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RAIL BALTICA

PartnershipFinland, Germany, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland (regional/nationalauthorities, public Corporation)

Problem to be addressedInsufficient improvement of the Trans-European railway Rail Baltica, whichhinder a better economic growth and integration of Baltic States and Poland;

only single national actions instead of a transnational development strategyExpected outcome

Common strategy for railway development in the BSR Definition of the most favourable Rail Baltica route Raised awareness of the relevant actors on the benefits of railway connections Internet platform PRO R A IL BA LTICA




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Balance

PartnershipDenmark, Finland, Germany, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway(universities, regional/national authorities, foundations)

Problem to be addressedCommercial and leisure activities place increasing pressure on vulnerable marinehabitats and natural ressources; lack of transnational integrated planning to solve the

conflicting interestsExpected outcome

Providing key-information and spatial planning tools for a sustainable use andprotection of valuable landscapes, e.g.-gathering of existing transnational and cross-sectoral data and publishing in a web-based GIS, characterisation of marine landscapes and their distribution in the BSR-H abitat maps for 4 transnational pilot areas, Development and promotion of the blue corridor concept, Template zoning plans for 2 pilot areas




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Lagomar

PartnershipGermany, Lithuania, Poland, Russia (universities, local/nationalauthorities, public corporation)

Problem to be addressedNo joint development of politically divided, but otherwise coherent lagoonregions; no central information platform ; unqualified bodies

Expected outcome Gathering, Structuring, distributing of information about nature and

culture Implementation of a database system Development of cross-disciplinary and tourism strategies Establishing of a scientific network




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TRABANT

PartnershipFinland, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, Russia (universities,regional/national authorities, registered associations, public corporation)

Problem to be addressedInfluence of activities in river basins on the condition of bodies of water in

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