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implementation of the Danube strategy

implementation of the Danube strategy. MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE. 17 th April 2015, Budapest. István Joó ministerial commissioner Ministry o f Foreign Affairs and Trade. „ The most international river of the World ”.

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  1. implementationof theDanube strategy MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE 17th April 2015, Budapest István Joó ministerial commissioner Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

  2. „The most international river of the World” The EUSDR waslaunchedduringtheHungarian EU presidencyin 2011. GDP per capita in the Danube Region (2013, USD) • 14 countries • (9 EU + 5 non-EU) • 100 million inhabitants • 1/5 share of the EU’s area Source: World Bank

  3. Coordinating development policiesin 4 pillars and 12 areas

  4. Main objectives of the implementationin Hungary • I. Supporting projects thatfosterthe harmonizeddevelopment of the region’s economy byincreasing competitiveness. • II. Assistanceto the EU-integration processof non-member states by sharing experience. • III. Supporting water diplomacy objectives(preventing/minimizing the economically harmful qualitative and quantitative water damage is only possible with efficient share of information)

  5. „The region’s power lies in the intensive cooperation amongst countries.” Objective: efficient utilization of the development opportunities in the 2014-2020 programming period Preparation Projects • Mapping out the main challanges • Create a regional network • Consortiums for specific projects • Execution of planned projects • Efficient allocation of sources first years Result:balanceddevelopment of the region

  6. Economic impacts and results I. Energy Priority Area(PA2) • Danube Region Gas Market Modell and gas storage analysis • Biomass Action Plan macro-regional projectled by Szent István University with theparticipation of 8 countries • Geothermal report macro-regional project ledby Geological and Geophysical Institute of Hungary with the participation of 10 countries • Training programme for the Rep. of Moldova: sharing practices how to adapt and implement elements of the EU law • Energy Union Study: how the Energy Union affects the Danube Region (market integration, energy safety, climate change)

  7. Economic impacts and results III. Water Quality Priority Area(PA4) • Danube river basin sediment management project(SEDIMENT) led by the Budapest University of Technology and Economics • The project aims to analyze the basin-wide sediment transport having impact on both flood risk management, drinking water production, hydropowergenerationand navigation • Tisza river basin management project • cooperation between key actors of water management, flood management and spatial planningin the Tisza River Basin • identifying preventiveinvestments reflect to the needs of the river basin the utmost

  8. Economic impacts and results IV. Environmental Risks Priority Area (PA5) Example: flood damages along the Danube in 2013

  9. Economic impacts and results V. Environmental Risks Priority Area (PA5) Example: flood damages affected the Sava basin in 2014

  10. Economic impacts and results VI. Environmental Risks Priority Area (PA5), achievements • Danube Region Operative FloodManagement and Cooperation Programme (DR Oper&Cooper) • Extensive flood survey in all 14 Danube region countries: experience and development goals concerning the recent floods • Concreteprojects (e.g. synchronization of the flood forecasting systems) forpreventing the water damages affecting the economy • Promoting integrated flood management in the framework of the EUSDR (river basin approach) • Supporting the EU integration of non-EU member states: • Training for water management experts in Bosnia-Herzegovina • HU-UKR flood management programme: common river basin management plans are elaborated

  11. Economic impacts and results VII. Knowledge Society Priority Area (PA7) • Danube Region Research and Innovation Fund (DRRIF) • DRRIF is a Flagship project of PA7 with the primary objective to identify, mobilize and coordinate existing funding schemes in order to support the development of R&I activities in the Danube countries; • EUREKADanube-callhas been launched to support innovative SME-s („E!DI“ – EUREKA Danube Initiative) – financed by 11 Danube countries including Hungary • On the initiative of the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research a common fund supporting the preparation of research, development and innovation projects was set up;

  12. Danube Strategy Toolbox 2014-2020in Hungary 4 interregional LIFE+ 7 cross-border HORIZON 2020 Central Europe 2 transnational Danube OP Budapest Danube Contact Point

  13. Thank you for your attention! http://dunaregiostrategia.kormany.hu/ MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE DunaStrategia@mfa.gov.hu

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