Interreg Poland – Slovakia

Description

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The Interreg VA Poland-Slovakia 2014-2020 programme focuses on three priority areas:

1. Protecting and developing the natural and cultural heritage of the border area.
2. Promoting sustainable cross-border transport.
3. Supporting cross-border education and lifelong learning.

The programme has allocated funds from the European Regional Development Fund to these areas as follows:

– Heritage preservation and promotion: 99% of funds contracted.
– Sustainable transport: 91% of funds contracted.
– Education and lifelong learning: 88% of funds contracted.

Budget

The programme budget amounts to EUR 178.6 million, with the largest portion dedicated to environmental resources and cultural heritage (approximately EUR 101 million). Road infrastructure development receives nearly EUR 60 million to improve communication and connections between Poland and Slovakia. Education initiatives aimed at adapting vocational training to the cross-border labour market receive EUR 8.3 million.

Beneficiaries

The programme benefits various entities, including government and local administration bodies, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, European territorial cooperation groups, churches, religious associations, and scientific units.

Programme bodies

The Managing Authority, located within the Ministry of Development Funds and Regional Policy, oversees programme management and implementation. The National Institution, represented by the Ministry of Investment, Regional Development and Informatisation of the Slovak Republic, ensures national co-financing and eligibility confirmation. The Audit Authority, the General Inspector of Fiscal Control in the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Poland, conducts audits of EU fund spending.

Controllers appointed by Member States verify project expenditures and compliance with programme rules. In Poland, controllers include the Voivode of Małopolska, Podkarpackie, and Silesia. In Slovakia, the Department of Cross-border Cooperation Programmes performs the controller function.

The Monitoring Committee approves programme documents, selects projects for co-financing, and monitors programme progress. The Joint Technical Secretariat assists the Managing Authority and provides support to beneficiaries. Regional Contact Points in the Marshal’s Offices and Higher Territorial Units inform and consult with potential applicants. Euroregions and Higher Territorial Units implement microprojects under Umbrella Projects.

For more information, contact the relevant institutions listed on the programme’s website.