Authorities and stakeholders at local and regional level have a vital role to play in the achievement of the EU’s strategies for growth, jobs and sustainable development. The exchange, sharing and transfer of policy experience, knowledge and good practices will contribute to the success of this objective.

The INTERREG IVC Programme is part of the European Territorial Cooperation Objective of the Structural Fund policies for the period 2007-2013 and follows on from the INTERREG IIIC Programme that ran from 2002-2007. It aims, by means of interregional cooperation, to improve the effectiveness of regional development policies and contribute to economic modernisation and increased competitiveness of Europe, by:

• Enabling local and regional actors across the EU to exchange their experiences and knowledge
• Matching regions less experienced in a certain policy field with more advanced regions
• Ensuring the transfer of good practices into Structural Funds mainstream programmes

Project Priorities

The programme provides funding for all regions of Europe plus Switzerland and Norway (regional and local public authorities) to exchange and transfer knowledge and good practice. Two main priorities are targeted:

• Innovation and Knowledge economy
• Environment and Risk prevention

These priorities reflect the strategy of the European Union to encourage growth and jobs in line with the Lisbon and Gothenburg Strategy.

More detailed information can also be found on the INTERREG IVC website which contains comprehensive details of the programme, including the programme documents, lists of projects and project ideas.