The URBACT II Programme 2007 - 2013 - Lublin

Final Application Form TN URBACT II
2. Two-way bridge
2.1. For Thematic Networks with Fast Track label, the involvement of the
relevant Managing Authorities is essential. Referring to section 1.3 of the
application form, is information on the associated Managing Authority
given for each city partner
YES
9 city partners have associated their MA to the network, only 1 city
partner (Vilnius) is still in discussion with their responsible MA
The HerO network aims to co-operate closely with the associated Managing Authorities
in order to enhance the impact the exchange activities have on local policies.
Accordingly during the course of phase I all HerO partner cities established
contacts with their MAs and developed ideas on how to involve their associated
Managing Authorities into the project’s activities. In paralel there has also been a
strong interest of the partner cities’ Managing Authorities to align with the HerO
network: as a result all partners have confirmed an active dialogue with their responsible
bodies and as proof thereof 9 Managing Authorities have signed a Letter
of Intent to associate to the network at the stage of the submission of the final
application (signed LOIs are presented in Annex 6).
Regensburg (LOI signed): The Lead Partner’s responsible Managing Authority, the
Bavarian Ministry of Economics, strongly supports the HerO network from the very
beginning of project development. During phase I of the project, an intensive dialogue
could be established; representatives of the Ministry participated actively at
both network meetings in Regensburg and gave presentations on the possibilities
in the spirit of the Fast Track. Moreover the MA gave a shared presentation together
with the Lead Partner during the OPEN DAYS workshop in Brussels. During
the course of phase II the LP will regularly inform the associated Managing Authority
about the topics discussed within the ULSG’s meetings and the results
worked out. The Ministry agreed to make the necessary arrangements to welcome
innovative actions developed out of the HerO network into the Bavarian OP, given
the financial and geographical restrictions as well as the priorities of the OP are
fulfilled. It was also proposed to hold the next Bavarian OP Monitoring Committee
meeting in Regensburg and to allow adequate presence of the HerO network in
the meeting.
Graz (LOI signed): The representative of our Managing Authority, which is the
“Amt der Steiermärkischen Landesregierung” (Provincial Government of Styria),
will be an active member of the Local Support Group and plans to attend all meetings
of the ULSG.
Naples (LOI signed): Our Managing Authority, the “Regione Campania” wil participate
in the various project meetings.
Vilnius (LOI pending): Vilnius partners have contacted the Lithuanian Ministry of
Economy and the Ministry of Finance, however they faced difficulties to convince
the responsible MAs to co-operate and associate to the HerO network. Ministry of
Finance is the OP Managing Authority for the "Convergence" programme (OP III),
not related with OP European Territorial Co-operation Programmes (INTERREG,
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