Liveable Rural Communities of the Future - New Integrated governance model to address depopulation of rural areas
Programme 2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B DanubeDescription
Community Engagement Plan(EN)
Transnational cooperation of rural communities and experts(EN)
Tool for mapping and classification of dwellings(EN)
Ideas for dwellings functions and ideas for dwellings renovation(EN)
Business models(EN)
Multi-stakeholder governance model(EN)
Online manual(EN)
Thematic information
Priority: (VI-B_D_4) Priority 4 - A better cooperation governance in the Danube Region
Priority specific objective: ISO6.6. Other actions to support better cooperation governance (all strands)
Priority policy objective (Interreg specific objective): PO6 (ISO1) A better cooperation governance
Type of intervention: 171 Enhancing cooperation with partners both within and outside the Member State
Partners (14)
Lead Partner: Občina Beltinci
Partner’s ID if not PIC: SI39587282
Address: Mladinska ulica , 9231 Beltinci, Slovenia
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Local public authority
Website: https://beltinci.si/
Total budget: EUR 298 390.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 238 712.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 59 678.00
- Europska zadruga MOBA Housing SCE za zadružno stanovanje
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Name: Europska zadruga MOBA Housing SCE za zadružno stanovanje
Partner’s ID if not PIC: 10253977970
Address: Gajeva ulica - Via Ljudevit Gaj, 52100 Pula, Croatia
Legal status: private
Organisation type: SME
Website: https://moba.coop/
Total budget: EUR 169 990.50
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 135 992.40
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 33 998.10
- Zavod PIP – pravni in informacijski center Maribor
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Name: Zavod PIP – pravni in informacijski center Maribor
Partner’s ID if not PIC: 41966309
Address: Gosposvetska cesta, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
Legal status: private
Organisation type: Interest groups including NGOs
Website: https://zavodpip.si
Total budget: EUR 165 792.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 132 633.60
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 33 158.40
- Első Magyar Felelősségteljes Innováció Egyesület
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Name: Első Magyar Felelősségteljes Innováció Egyesület
Partner’s ID if not PIC: 18628010-1-06
Address: Pihenő, 6728 Szeged, Hungary
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Interest groups including NGOs
Website: https://emfie.eu/
Total budget: EUR 198 700.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 158 960.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 39 740.00
Contractors:
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Name: METODUS Kft.
VAT registration or tax identification number: 13610630-2-43
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Name: METODUS Kft.
- Сдружение Бизнес информационен и консултантски център - Сандански
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Name: Сдружение Бизнес информационен и консултантски център - Сандански
Partner’s ID if not PIC: 101069769
Address: Skopie, 2800 Sandanski, Bulgaria
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Business support organisation
Website: http://www.bicc-sandanski.org
Total budget: EUR 195 200.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 156 160.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 39 040.00
Contractors:
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Name: Vamo LTD
VAT registration or tax identification number: 101670093
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Name: Vamo LTD
- Opština Mojkovac
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Name: Opština Mojkovac
Partner’s ID if not PIC: 02007100
Address: Trg Ljubomira Bakoča, 84 205 Mojkovac , Montenegro
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Local public authority
Website: https://www.mojkovac.me/
Total budget: EUR 125 800.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 100 640.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 25 160.00
- Regionalna agencija za ekonomski razvoj Šumadije i Pomoravlja
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Name: Regionalna agencija za ekonomski razvoj Šumadije i Pomoravlja
Partner’s ID if not PIC: 100559100
Address: Kralja Petra I, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Sectoral agency
Website: http://www.redasp.rs
Total budget: EUR 156 000.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 124 800.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 31 200.00
- Razvojna agencija grada Prijedora „PREDA“
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Name: Razvojna agencija grada Prijedora „PREDA“
Partner’s ID if not PIC: 4402665000007
Address: Aleja kozarskog odreda , 79 101 Prijedor , Bosnia and Herzegovina
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Sectoral agency
Website: http://www.predaprijedor.com
Total budget: EUR 131 920.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 105 536.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 26 384.00
- Primorsko-goranska županija
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Name: Primorsko-goranska županija
Department: Administrative Department for Regional Development, Infrastructure and Project Management
Partner’s ID if not PIC: HR32420472134
Address: Adamićeva ulica, HR-51000 Rijeka Rijeka, Croatia
Department address: Adamićeva ulica, HR-51000 Rijeka Rijeka, Croatia
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Regional public authority
Website: http://www.pgz.hr
Total budget: EUR 185 500.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 148 400.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 37 100.00
- Asociatia de Dezvoltare Intercomunitara Judetul Satu Mare
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Name: Asociatia de Dezvoltare Intercomunitara Judetul Satu Mare
Partner’s ID if not PIC: 34007526
Address: Piata 25 Octombrie , 440162 Satu Mare , Romania
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Other
Website: http://www.adijudetulsatumare.ro
Total budget: EUR 159 700.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 127 760.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 31 940.00
- ADEL Slovakia
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Name: ADEL Slovakia
Partner’s ID if not PIC: 2024094281
Address: Cernysevskeho, 85101 Bratislava, Slovakia
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Interest groups including NGOs
Website: https://www.adelslovakia.org/
Total budget: EUR 176 000.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 140 800.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 35 200.00
- Město Bystřice
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Name: Město Bystřice
Partner’s ID if not PIC: CZ00231525
Address: Dr. E. Beneše, 257 51 Bystřice, Czech Republic
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Local public authority
Website: http://www.mestobystrice.cz
Total budget: EUR 188 000.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 150 400.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 37 600.00
- Pannon Gazdasági Hálózat Egyesület
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Name: Pannon Gazdasági Hálózat Egyesület
Department: PBN Szombathely
Partner’s ID if not PIC: HU18984303
Address: Gesztenyefa utca, 9027 Gyor, Hungary
Department address: Zanati ut, 9700 Szombathely, Hungary
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Business support organisation
Website: https://www.pbn.hu/index.php
Total budget: EUR 177 300.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 141 840.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 35 460.00
- Zentrum für Soziale Innovation GmbH
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Name: Zentrum für Soziale Innovation GmbH
Department: Work & Equal Opportunities
Partner’s ID if not PIC: FN 401151d
Address: Linke Wienzeile, 1150 Vienna, Austria
Department address: Linke Wienzeile, 1150 Vienna, Austria
Legal status: private
Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations
Website: https://www.zsi.at/
Total budget: EUR 269 400.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 215 520.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 53 880.00
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Summary
Project acronym: RurALL
Project ID: DRP0200382
Project start date: 2024-01-01
Project end date: 2026-06-30
Project status: ongoing
Relevant linked projects:
- Creative industries for new urban economies in the Danube region (CINEMA), Interreg Danube 2014 – 2020 (EN) | CINEMA was focusing on urban regeneration by developing and testing innovative model, tools and services based on cross-fertilisation and start-up actions among creative industry and the urban economy sectors like retail and small businesses. For RurALL project it is valuable to study CINEMA approach on how to utilise the potential of creative industries and developing tools for policy makers to improve capacities for innovation and revitalisation of empty floor space. In the context of the New European Bauhaus approach applied in RurALL we will learn from CINEMA approach in creating partnership among municipalities, businesses, NGOs and creative stakeholders and preparing transnational policy recommendations.
- (EN), Improved Institutional Capacities and New Multilevel Governance for Talent Attraction and Retention in the Danube Region (TalentMagnet), Interreg Danube 2014 – 2020 (EN) | In the context of RurALL the TalentMagnet project is valuable because it also addresses demographic challenge caused by brain drain in from small and medium sized communities. TalentMagnet developed improved multilevel governance, targeted policy instruments and practical tools to attract and retain talent and tailor made to the specific needs of small municipalities. RurALL will learn from transnational, intersectoral and multilevel cooperation developed in TalentMagnet and the approach in developing an improved multilevel governance model and improved capacities of institutional actors. For RurALL it is very important to improve conditions for local and transnational policy environment. We will test options to combine tools/solutions developed in both projects to achieve an even more comprehensive model in addressing depopulation challenge of rural communities.
- (EN), Advanced coGeneration Options for Reintegrating local Assets (AGORA), Interreg Danube 2014 – 2020 (EN) | Although AGORA was focusing on urban regeneration the approach is interesting and partially applicable also for rural areas. Namely the project focused on improving territorial partners capacities of addressing long stand challenges related to the recovery and redevelopment of unused city assets. RurALL is addressing deteriorating dwellings as assets of reviving rural communities and fighting depopulation. AGORA challenge was to increase public administration capacity in developing more flexible, inclusive and creative instruments for public-private-people led physical and social regeneration and catalysing a critical mass of interest groups. It developed a transnational policy-learning platform for supporting cities reintegration and reconnection of local undervalued assets and giving new sense to abandoned spaces and urban areas in decline.
- RurALL will study the approach used in AGORA for generating institutional learning experience, dialogue and cooperation between public and private stakeholders at local and transnational level and how better governance in terms of urban regeneration was developed. We will offer best practices exchange and possibilities for improvement of processes applied in both projects.
- (EN), Integrated Management Support for Energy efficiency in Mediterranean PUblic buiLdings (IMPULSE), Interreg Mediterranean 2014 – 2020 (EN) | IMPULSE introduced an integrated management support system for planning energy efficiency interventions in public buildings. In the context of RurALL the project is important because it has produced GIS-based maps of the pilot cities with depicted municipal buildings. RurALL project will also use Geographic Information System (GIS) for the mapping of deteriorating dwellings in rural communities and we will learn from IMPULSE how GIS was used for creating maps of buildings that were used for energy upgrading plans. We will test the options for GIS technology reuse and resource optimization.
- (EN), Participative Ecosystems for fostering the revitalization of rural-urban cooperation through governing Danube Circular-Bioeconomy (GoDanuBio), Interreg Danube 2014 – 2020 (EN) | Although GoDanuBio is focusing on Circular-Bioeconomy as a tool in the transition of a fossil-resource based economy towards an economy making use of sustainable production of biological resources and processes it is interesting for RurALL because it addresses rural exodus and depopulation and has implemented multi-level participative governance approach to pool existent competencies and development potentials. We will study the approach for co-creating strategies to increase the attractiveness of rural areas and their revival. An important part of RurALL are newly developed business models and we will absorb the experiences of GoDanuBio in creating business models based on interdisciplinary cooperation.
- (EN), Adriatic-Ionian Network of Authentic Villages (ADRIONET), Interreg Adriatic – Ionian 2014 – 2020 (EN) | The ADRIONET is valuable for RurALL because it is focusing on promotion and preservation of rural communities natural and cultural assets and improving the capacities and cooperation of local stakeholders (public authorities, local businesses and citizens). The project developed a Transnational network of Authentic Villages and we will study the functioning of the network and apply useful solutions in organizing the work of the RurALL project Transnational network of rural communities and experts. ADRIONET is also important in the context exploiting the potential of cultural assets as we will implement New European Bauhaus principles in exploiting the potential of deteriorating dwellings. We will pursue synergies in the form of knowledge transfer.
- (EN), Revitalising Historic Buildings through Public-Private Partnership Schemes (RESTAURA), Interreg Central Europe 2014 – 2020 (EN) | RESTAURA aimed at identifying, testing, evaluating and promoting good practice on Public-Private Partnership in revitalisation of historical cities and buildings and has developed strategies/action plans/tools for public authorities to bring new life to abandoned and deteriorated historic buildings. The project also involved mix of public and private institutions and transnational exchange of experience in developing solutions. RurALL is also focused on developing credible business models and identifying resources for financing dwellings renovation and we will analyse solutions developed in RESTAURA project and search for synergies in the form of sharing the strategies and approaches in exploiting the potential of public and private financial resources.
- (EN), One-stop-shop extended model to increase the multi-apartment building stock renovation in the BSR (RenoWave), Interreg Baltic Sea Region 2021 – 2027 (EN) | RenoWave establishes cooperation among homeowners, construction companies, energy agencies and public authorities to initiate more energy-efficiency renovations in multi-apartment buildings. Currently multiple apartment owners have insufficient information about the renovation support and services are offered in a fragmented way. In the frame of the project a support in a form of one-stop-shop will be developed where building owners can find all information and services, they need to implement an ambitious energy renovation project.
- We will establish contact with the RenoWave consortium about the process they are implementing and identify potential synergies when developing our business models for financing the renovation of deteriorating dwellings. As RenoWave is going to provide renovation support we will identify the sources that were identified for providing renovation support. In addition we want to exchange experiences and methods in engaging with different stakeholders as both project emphasize the before mentioned approach. We expect synergies in form of a knowledge transfer and process improvement. (EN), Smart Management and Green Financing for Sustainable and Climate Neutral Buildings in Central Europe (MESTRI-CE), Interreg Central Europe 2021 – 2027 (EN) | MESTRI-CE introduces a new investment model to finance more climate-friendly buildings that guarantee sustainability. The model covers both the supply and demand side of the renovation market and builds on data collected and tools and green standards developed by the project.
- We will establish contact with MESTRI-CE consortium with the ambition to exchange approaches and experiences. Namely for RurALL business models development it will be useful how the colleagues identified financial resources for buildings renovation and what public and private sources were taken into consideration. Of course, our business modelling also has potential for upscaling the MESTRI-CE investment model. (EN)
Total budget/expenditure: EUR 2 597 692.50
Total EU funding (amount): EUR 2 078 154.00
Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 80.00%
Co-financing sources:
Investments, deliverables, policy contributions
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Deliverables:
- Strategic coordination meetings
- Pool of stakeholders/experts
- Community engagement methodology and collection of approaches
- The Transnational network of rural communities and experts meeting agenda
- Meeting of the Transnational network of rural communities and experts
- Mapping methodology and GIS utilization
- Mapping and collection of data
- Data analysis
- Community events and participatory approach
- Transnational collection of ideas for dwellings renovation
- Transnational compendium of funding/investment approaches on renovation of deteriorating dwellings
- Pool of experts and potential investors
- Transnational exchange of experiences and evaluation of pilot activities
- Draft content report
- Online manual translation and dissemination plan
- International conference (final event) agenda
- International conference (final event)
Contribution to wider strategies and policies:
- EUStrategyDanubeRegion The project contributes to Priority area 10 of EUSDR as it is focusing on strengthening cooperation capacities for all stakeholders in the multi-level governance system and is exploiting innovative potential of a broad group of stakeholders at multiple levels. By implementing cross-sectoral and inclusive approach we will foster cooperation built on mutual trust between public and non-public actors and promote transnational exchange of good practices, mutual learning, and participatory governance in co-designing participatory policies that focus on depopulation in rural communities. Consequently, we will contribute to Action 10 (Target 7.2.) under Priority 10 on building capacities on participatory governance and involvement of civil society and local actors. By exploiting the potential of deteriorating dwellings, we will develop innovative business models about funding options for dwellings renovation therefore we will contribute to Action 5 (Target 5) under Priority 10 that is promoting development and testing of innovative funding instruments with particular focus on local actors.
- We will invite coordinators (Center for European Perspecitve – Slovenia and City of Vienna – Austria) for EUSDR Priority 10 to attend the project activities. It goes especially for the first meeting of the Transnational network of rural communities and experts and the International conference (Final event). The coordinators will be invited to share their input on the development of the multi-stakeholder governance model and participative governance promoted in the frame of community engagement. We will also encourage support in dissemination (capitalization) of the project results.
- EuropeanGreenDeal The RurALL project applies the New European Bauhaus (NEB) approach that is a part of the New European Green Deal (NEGD) and complements this comprehensive plan to achieve climate neutrality and sustainable growth in the EU. The NEB acts as a creative and innovative platform to translate the principles of the NEGD into tangible solutions that enhance sustainability, aesthetics, and societal well-being. In the frame of the project, we will follow the NEB approach by emphasizing transnational collaboration and co-creation and community engagement. We will engage policy actors, stakeholders/experts and citizens to work together and contribute their ideas and expertise in shaping the future living spaces of rural communities that are facing depopulation. We will contribute to the NEGD by fostering a bottom-up approach and promote sustainable, circular and nature-based solutions that improve the quality of life in rural communities and its attractiveness while minimizing the environmental impact. The before mentioned approach requires strong cooperation across multi-level governance framework that is a core of the RurALL project and emphasized in the NEGD and NEB.
- TerritorialAgenda2030 The project is focusing on rural communities and Territorial agenda 2030 (TA 2030) is emphasizing the importance of reducing disparities between the regions and especially rural areas that suffer from severe and permanent natural and demographic handicaps. The project contributes to balanced and harmonious territorial development between countries/regions/communities as well as ensuring a future for all places and people in Europe, building on the diversity of places and subsidiarity. Demographic and societal imbalances are emphasized in the TA 2030 and depopulation is described as one of the challenges to Europe’s local and regional development and is causing increased social exclusion/inequalities as well as challenges for public service provision, economic development, labour markets and housing. RurALL project will develop a model on how to revive rural communities that are facing depopulation and to make them more attractive by exploiting the potential of deteriorating dwellings.
- In the frame of the project, we will develop a multi-stakeholder governance model. The place-based approach to policy making, involvement of citizens/experts/stakeholders/policy actors will unleash unique territorial potential, knowledge, and assets in developing solutions. TA 2030 emphasizes that joining efforts across sector policies, governance levels, places and societal groups is essential for an inclusive and sustainable Europe that offers future prospects for all people and places. The quality of governance processes is an important crosscutting principle for local, regional, national and European development. TA 2030 clearly states that growing inequalities between places and between people as well as unsustainable developments have reached a critical level, therefore our projects contribute to increased governance action to ensure positive future perspectives for all people, communities and places in Europe.
- Other New European Bauhaus
- The RurALL project is inspired by the New European Bauhaus. The consortium adopted the NEB vision of creating beautiful, sustainable, and inclusive places, products, and ways of living. There are 3 key elements of the NEB embedded in the project.
- Inclusive – for us to develop innovative functions and designs for deteriorating dwellings we are going to mobilize different local and transnational stakeholders (from scientists, to engineers, artists, designers, actors of the cultural and creative sectors, entrepreneurs) and citizens to stimulate a real participatory and trans-disciplinary process that is in the core of NEB. We will find synergies and build bridges between various disciplines.
- Beautiful – the NEB wants communities to develop ideas that emphasize local specifics, local beauty and local identity. There is no place for artificial solutions. We must exploit potential that is on hand and already present in our rural communities. Therefore, the RurALL project builds on the potential of deteriorating dwellings in addressing the depopulation challenge and will develop ideas and tangible approach to transform this potential in something beautiful that delivers the message of local identity and authenticity.
- Sustainable – the NEB connects the European Green Deal to our living spaces and promotes new ways of living where sustainability matches style. In the RurALL project we are transforming our rural communities by developing ideas for deteriorating dwellings and by focusing on solutions that are in harmony with nature and environment. We want to promote a model for rural communities’ development that will send a message of vibrant and liveable areas that are attractive for living, doing business and enjoying all the benefits of natural environment.
- Other New Leipzig Charter
- Although the New Leipzig Charter is a policy framework document for sustainable urban development it has strong influence on rural areas and emphasizes the importance urban-rural linkages. It also puts its focus on small cities that are often part of rural areas. The RurALL project builds on the potential of old dwellings and rich cultural heritage of our rural communities and directly contributes to the holistic understanding of high-quality Baukultur as the basis of the integrated planning and design processes of the built environment as stated in the New Leipzig Charter and also the importance of management and conversion of existing buildings.
- The charter also addresses small and medium-sized towns in shrinking areas and the role of local authorities in setting strategic guidelines for the city areas and wider functional areas that include rural areas. It directs cities and towns to cooperate and coordinate their policies with their surrounding suburban and rural on different policies, including housing. Therefore, the RurALL project directly contributes to the charter as it is addressing depopulation by exploiting the potential of deteriorating dwellings (connection with housing policy).
Programme Common Output Indicator:
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RCO 084 - Pilot actions developed jointly and implemented in projects, Measurement unit:
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RCO 116 - Jointly developed solutions, Measurement unit:
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RCO 083 - Strategies and action plans jointly developed, Measurement unit:
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RCO 087 - Organisations cooperating across borders, Measurement unit:
Programme Common Result Indicator:
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RCR 104 - Solutions taken up or up-scaled by organisations, Measurement unit:
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RCR 079 - Joint strategies and action plans taken up by organisations, Measurement unit:
Programme Result Indicator:
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ISI - Organisations with increased institutional capacity due to their participation in cooperation activities across the borders, Measurement unit: No. of organisations
Project part of European Union Macro-Regional or Sea Basin Strategy: EUSDR
Information regarding the data in keep.eu on the programme financing this project
Financing programme
2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B Danube
Last month that data in keep.eu was retrieved from the Programme's website or received from the Programme
2024-12-18
No. of projects in keep.eu / Total no. of projects (% of projects in keep.eu)
82 / 139 (58.99%)
No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)
910 / 1 381 (65.89%)
Notes on the data
Source of estimation of the number of projects as of 2025-03-17: Website of the programme
Method for estimating the number of partners as of 2025-03-17: Average partners per project based on the average of the previous period.