Welcome to Objective 2 programme Salzburg Austria

1. Welcome to Objective 2 programme Salzburg Austria DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

2. 1. Introduction The European Commission will actively participate in the development of the Salzburg region by co-financing the Objective 2 programme for the area during 2000-2006. The region is located central Austria. During the previous period the region was covered under the Objectives 2 and 5(b). The total cost of the programme is EUR 87.5 million, of which EUR 17.7 million will be provided by the EU Structural Funds. DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

3. 1.2 Map of the eligible area DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

4. 1.3 Description of the eligible area Salzburg is located in the central part of Austria. The population covered under the Objective 2 programme numbers 92 650 for both the Objective 2 and phasing-out zones.In the early 1990's the Objective 2 area had a fairly high birth rate which was partly offset by outward migration. There is a large number of commuters to other urban centres since the workers qualifications are not matched by local needs. In the rural parts of Salzburg GDP per capita only stands at around 91% of the Austrian average. The service sector is dominated by tourism which is quite important in this region. Commerce, financial firms, and manufacturing-related services are under-represented. The manufacturing sector is dominatedby the wood, furniture and construction industries. DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

5. 1.3 Description of the eligible area The region has many small companies (up to 100 employees) while larger companies are rather under-represented compared to national average. The unemployment rate in the Objective 2 area is above the national average and is especially high among women, foreigners and young people. Due to importance of tourism seasonal employment is significantly higher than in the rest of the country. However, long-term unemployment is low. The main weaknesses of the Objective 2 area are the lack of R&D activities and the lack of business-related services. Production conditions in the agricultural sector are not especially good. Access to surrounding communes is rather limited. DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

6. 1.4 Main regional indicators in EU and Austria1988-1998-9Source: EC: Second report on Economic and Social Cohesion, Volume 2, Jan 2001 EconomyLabour market GDP/headEmpl.% of total, 1999Unempl. rate% 19881998AgriIndust.Servi.19891999 EU15 100,0 100,0 4,5 29,2 66,0 8,4 9,4 Österreich 102,2 111,7 6,2 29,8 64,0 3,1 4,0 Burgenland 61,1 68,8 6,3 34,3 59,5 3,5 3,3 N-österreich 84,4 91,4 10,1 29,5 60,5 2,7 3,1 Wien 152,0 162,8 0,8 22,8 76,4 5,3 5,9 Kärnten 80,9 91,6 7,8 30,6 61,6 3,2 4,7 Steiermark 78,6 90,1 8,5 33,8 57,7 3,2 4,1 O-österreich 97,8 104,9 8,3 34,9 56,9 2,4 2,7 Salzburg 115,7 124,8 4,9 26,5 68,6 2,0 3,4 Tirol 102,0 113,4 4,8 24,3 70,9 2,0 4,7 Vorarlberg 105,3 111,8 2,0 41,2 56,8 1,5 3,5 DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

7. 2. Development strategy • The overall aim of the Objective 2 program Salzburg can be summarized as follows: • reinforcing the innovative potential and competitiveness of the regional economy; • combating unemployment, outward commuting and migration; and • maintaining and enhancing the qualitative strengths of the area. DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

8. 2. Development strategy This aim is split into three objectives: 1. Reinforcement of the enterprise basis and of regional innovative activities; 2. Creation of a critical mass in sectors that are considered crucial to the region (one of these is the use of digital media and telecommunications technology); and 3. Improving its attractiveness for living, the quality of the environment and the participation of women. DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

9. 2. Development strategy 2.1. Reinforcement of the enterprise basis and of regional innovative activities • Priorities in this respect are: • to remove enterprise-specific obstacles to innovation, e.g. in the field of the knowledge basis, product and organization innovation, funding for company research; • to enhance the locally available human resources; • to offer a more innovation-geared infrastructure, e.g. structures for knowledge production, technology transfer and networking; • to speed up the introduction of new process technologies; • to improve product introduction and marketing; • to force the establishment of new enterprises, taking into account notably the needs of young entrepreneurs. DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

10. 2. Development strategy2.2 Creation of a critical mass in sectors that are considered crucial to the region (one of these is the use of digital media and telecommunications technology • Priorities in this respect are: • to force regional cooperation and coordination, e.g. cooperative marketing, technology exchange, regional networks of producers and buyers, regional brands; • concentrate investment aid in crucial sectors and in a limited number of areas of development; • adaptation of the institutional and infrastructure environment, e.g. institutions for (further) professional education and training, the technical infrastructure; • concentrate measures of public institutions outside the regional policy area on crucial regional sectors. DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

11. 2. Development strategy2. 3. Improving its attractiveness for living, the quality of the environment and the participation of women. • Priorities in this respect are: • extension of the infrastructure, e.g. in social and cultural respect, as well as an improved provision of goods and services in peripheralcommunes; • enhance regional social and cultural projects; • maintain and improve the environmental situation through environment protection measures, stimulating the use of alternative sources of energy, and enhancement of the infra-structure for e.g. provision and treatment of water; • encourage the participation of women through a higher number of places in kindergarten, company stimulation plans for hiring women, greater participation in regional decision-making processes. DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

12. 3. Priorities, measures and expected impact • The program includes the following four priorities and fourteen measures: • Priority 1: Tourism and leisure: • ERDF: 5,000,000 € • Total public funding: 6,610,000 € • Private funding: 20,786,000 € • Total costs: 27,396,000 € • (ERDF contribution to this priority: 38.1% of total ERDF contribution), 4 measures: • 1.Modernization investments and cooperation between enterprises • 2.Counseling services • 3.Improvement of tourism infrastructure (two sub-measures) • 4.Improvement of infrastructure for winter tourism DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

13. 3. Priorities, measures and expected impact • Priority 2: Manufacturing sector and related services: • ERDF: 5,000,000 € • Total public funding: 7,031,000 € • Private funding: 17,096,000 € • Total costs: 24,100,000 € • (ERDF contribution to this priority: 38.1% of total ERDF contribution), 5 measures • 1. Innovation and R&D projects • 2. Start-up, establishment, take-over and modernization investments of enterprises • 3. Aid for start-ups and young entrepreneurs • 4. Cooperation and innovation projects in program-specific priority areas • 5. Improvement of infrastructure and organizational framework conditions for the manufacturing sector DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

14. 3. Priorities, measures and expected impact Priority 3: Cross sector regional development: ERDF: 2,856,000 € Total public funding: 4,773,000 € Private funding: 4,916,000 € Total costs: 9,689,000 € (ERDF contribution to this priority: 21.8% of total ERDF contribution), 4 measures: 1. Improvement of the quality of the environment (use of resources, renewable energy sources, environment protection) 2. Improvement of the attractiveness of the area by inter-communal cooperation (including collective marketing) 3. Enhancement of local structures and organizations for regional development 4. Improvement of equal chances through further education and provision of places in kindergarten. DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

15. 3. Priorities, measures and expected impact • Priority 4: Technical assistance: • ERDF: 262,000 € • Total public funding: 524,000 € • Private funding: ----- • Total costs: 524,000 € • (ERDF contribution to this priority: 2.0% of total ERDF contribution) • This priority consists of 2 measures: • 1.Technical assistance senso strictu • 2.Other expenses in the context of technical assistance DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

16. 4. Management and contact details The Landeshauptmann of Salzburg has been designated as the Managing Authority responsible for the overall coordination of the programme. The Federal Chancellery will fulfil the task of the paying authority. The Austrian Regional Planning Conference (ÖROK: Österreichische Raumordnungskonferenz) will act as the secretariat for both Objective 1 and 2 programmes. The Monitoring Committee will include the competent Federal ministries (as appointed by the Federal Chancellery) and implementing bodies alongside the social partners and institutions responsible for equal opportunities and sustainable development. The Ministry of Finance and the department responsible for coordinating each Fund will have overall financial responsibility for financial control. DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

17. 4. Management and contact details Österreichischen Raumordnunskonferenz (ÖROK)Geschäftsführer Kunze, EduardHohenstaufengasse 3, A-1010 WienTel.: +43.1.5353444, Fax.: +43.1.5353454E-mail.: oerok@oerok.gv.atWeb: Österreichische Raumordnungkonferenz (ÖROK) Amt der Salzburger LandesregierungAbteilung 15 : Wirtschaft und TourismusSalletmaier, ChristianPostfach 527, A-5010 SalzburgTel.: +43.662.80424231, Fax.: +43.662.80423444/54E-mail.: christian.salletmaier@land-sbg.gv.atWeb: Salzburg DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

18. 4. Management and contact details European Commission: Directorate-General Regional Policy UNIT D-3, Operations in Austria and BeneluxRue de la Loi 200, B-1040 Brussels Tel. +32-2-295 13 62 Fax +32-2-296 64 71 E-mail jose.fleuret@cec.eu.int Visiting address: José Fleuret Building CSM1, 6/72 23, rue Pere de Deken, 1040 Brussels DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

19. 5. Financial and technical information Title : Objective 2 programme for SalzburgIntervention type : Single Programming DocumentCCI No. : 2000AT162DO004No. of decision : C(2001)204 Final approval date : 16-MAR-01 DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

20. 6. Overview of monitoring indicators • Targets formulated at program level include: • 1,400 new jobs • 1,400 safeguarded jobs • Private investments of 62.3 MEURO (857 million ATS) • Productivity growth higher than the Austrian average • Growth of the number of dependent employees higher than the Austrian average • Reduction of unemployment higher than the average Austrian reduction • Reduction of the outward migration balance with 0.5 percent • Reduction of the number of “problem commuters” (those with more 1 hour travelling time and those with overnight stays) with 2 percent DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

21. 7. Financial breakdown by priority areaand by Funds Breakdown of Finances by priority area (in millions of Euros) Priority area Total EU Public aid cost contrib. C+oth.) 1 Tourism and leisure 37.11 6.8 8.996 2 Manufacturing sector and related services 36.047 6.85 9.542 3 Cross sector regional development 13.833 3.851 6.197 4 Technical assistance 0.524 0.262 0.524 Total : 87.514 17.763 25.259 Financial Breakdown by Funds (in millions of Euros) EU Contribution ERDF Total : 17.763 17.763 100.00% 100.00% DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL