Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea Valencian Region Strategy in EU funding Mr. Juan Manuel Revuelta General Director Valencian Regional Office in Brussels Valencian Region Strategy in EU funding Mr. Juan Manuel Revuelta General Director Valencian Regional Office in Brussels Pula, Croatia, 9th May

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea Outline of the presentation: 1.The Valencian Region: 1.1. Facts and figures 1.2. European partnership as an instrument for added value. Fundación Comunidad Valenciana- Región Europea. 2. Best Practices and Successful Participation in European Projects 3. Bridging Europe with the Valencian Region 2

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Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea Project Valencia Towers Port of Valencia 1.- The Valencian region. 4

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea The Region of Valencia is located on the Mediterranean coast of Spain and is part of the so-called Mediterranean Arch, an axis which has experienced one of the fastest economic growth rates in the European Union   With 4,8 Millions of inhabitants, the population of the region accounts for 10.8 % of the total Spanish population  Valencia is the third largest city in Spain  In our Region, Spanish and Valencian are the co-official languages.  In Spain: 1 official language, Spanish, plus 4 co-official languages: Basque, Catalan, Galician and Valencian The Valencian Region: facts and figures 5

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea A macroeconomic outlook economis sectors disribution UE-25 Spain Valencian Region services construction industry farming Similar distribution Construction doubles the % of the EU-25 Decrease of the traditional industrial sectors 6

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea THE PALMERAL OF ELX LLONJA DE LA SEDA EL MISTERI D´ELX ROCK ART IN THE MEDITERRANEAN BASIN Over 500 km of coastline 87 Blue flag beaches hours of sun a year (average 7 hours a day) 4 Mankind Heritage Sites hotel beds 27 leisure parks 59 Fairs and Congresses a year 22 golf courses 45 Yacht Clubs and Marinas beds for rural tourism 20 million visitors a year The Valencian region, some facts 7

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea 8,5 % CV /ESP 6,3 7,8 9,9 20,2 55,2 49,7 12,4 65,1 18,5 9,2 13,3 22,5 MAIN INDUSTRIAL SECTORS Source: IMPIVA Valencian Institute for SMEs

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea THE VALENCIAN REGION: LAND PLANNING FIGURES  Region of Valencia:  Built surface per inhabitant  216 m 2 /hab  Total amount of urbanized territory  3’9%.  European average:  Built surface per inhabitant  300 m 2 /hab  Total amount of urbanized territory  4’12%  Other major European countries:  Belgium  20’5% (609 m 2 /hab)  France  4’96% (457 m 2 /hab)  Germany  8’2% (356 m 2 /hab)  UK  7’5% (303 m 2 /hab) Port Saplaya

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea THE VALENCIAN REGION: TERRITORY INDICATORS  hectares protected, 29% of its territory (3% in 1995, 4 points above the Spanish average).  Increase of hectares of protected land since 1995, vs hectares of increase of built land.  48 wetlands covering hectares.  21 natural protected sites, 34 municipal protected sites, 54 foreseen in 2007 ( has), 7 protected landscapes ( has) 10 / 57 Port Saplaya

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea THE VALENCIAN REGION: WATER FIGURES Barrage of Tous  m 3 of sewage waters were treated in the Region of Valencia in  m 3 of sewage waters treated in 2005 were recycled.  An average of 71’3% of consumed water was recycled  Agriculture, gardening, city cleaning...  Increase of 76% in treated water in 10 years  1995  206 sewage farms, 285 Hm 3 treated.  2005  409 plants, more than 500 Hm 3.  88% out of Tons of sewage sludge were re-used in 2005.

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea European partnership as an instrument for added value. Fundación Comunidad Valenciana-Región Europea. Convergence towards the competitiveness objective:  Before 2007, the Valencian Region was included in the former Objective 1.  After January 2000 our Region was included in the Competitiveness and Employment Objective (formerly Obj. 2)  The Valencian Region created in 2003 the Fundación Comunidad Valenciana - Región Europea to tackle this transition: Broker of partnerships and spreading results of projects at European level.Broker of partnerships and spreading results of projects at European level. Activating main economic areas of our Region.Activating main economic areas of our Region. 12

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea  The Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea, created in November 2003, is a non-profit organization, based at the Valencian Regional Office in Brussels. The Foundation bases its work on the strategic tool Public Private Partnership.  The Foundation was created in order to help civil society in the transitional participation on European funding as the Valencian Region entered Competitiveness Objective in  This entity facilitates the participation of Valencian civil society, industrial groups, chambers of commerce, financial institutions, local development agencies, educational organizations (research and development institutions), and other stakeholders in European policies and projects. 13

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea Objetive: promote the participation of municipalities at transnational cooperation, participation in European projects, agreements in technological and innovation transfer between municipalities, as well as signature of agreements in technical assistance or regional networks.Objetive: promote the participation of municipalities at transnational cooperation, participation in European projects, agreements in technological and innovation transfer between municipalities, as well as signature of agreements in technical assistance or regional networks. Local and regional governments can participate in the new strategic objectives of the EU.Local and regional governments can participate in the new strategic objectives of the EU. The local and regional governments can be an example of exchange of innovation - directly in municipal structures and improving the services for citizens.The local and regional governments can be an example of exchange of innovation - directly in municipal structures and improving the services for citizens. The engagement of the FCVRE at local and regional level is to promote the relations between municipalities and provinces with other European regions 14

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea Conference Europe Innova (Nov 2006): Valencia capital of INNOVATION  The region was selected by the European Commission for its strong compromise with innovation as a tool for competitiveness and growth, in line with the Lisbon objectives.  After the positive experience of Valencia Innova (2003), Valencia applies, among 27 candidates, to host the Europe Innova Conference.  MOMENTUM: It takes place one month before the Valencian region phases-out of Objective 1.  RE-INNOVATING EUROPE: Challenges for industrial clusters and entrepreneurial enterprises.  Participation of more than 700 stakeholders in the field of entrepreneurial innovations.

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea Ruisnet Project: 2nd Prize - AER European Innovation Award 2007 November 2007, Udine (Italy): EC Commission President, José Durao Barroso, awarded the Valencian Region the 2nd Prize for most innovative European region. Ruisnet project was awarded because it helped to promote best practices, support SMEs and demonstrated how regions contribute to economic prosperity.

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea City of the Arts and Sciences 27th Session Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Valencia, November 2007 Adoption of the final draft of the Synthesis Report of the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report (AR4 SYR) IPCC - Nobel Peace Prize 2007

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea A new instrument for the Valencian Region Public sector Regional and local administrations Public organisations Private sector Energy, saving banks, chambers of commerce, universities, pro associations Public Private Partnership (PPP) FCVRE Foundation Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea (created in 2003) FUNDACIÓN COMUNIDAD VALENCIANA – REGIÓN EUROPEA

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea  PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP, Fundación Comunidad Valenciana - Región Europea as a tool to promote and provide European service to social and economic bodies in our region.  In 1999, the first policy on PPP was approved to develop innovation projects on the framework of the urban management by means of the research of new technologies solutions: VALENCIA INNOVA. A tool for funding.  The Valencian Government has identified PPP as a priority and collaborates with the Foundation on the expenses: location, infrastructure… 12% of operational expenses are financed by the Valencian Government 12% of operational expenses are financed by the Valencian Government 48% other entities support: Intercitrus, IMPIVA, FEPORTS, Saving Banks Association, Feria Valencia, Feria de Alicante… 48% other entities support: Intercitrus, IMPIVA, FEPORTS, Saving Banks Association, Feria Valencia, Feria de Alicante… 40% Self – financing: European projects, allowance, services to third parties… 40% Self – financing: European projects, allowance, services to third parties… FUNDACIÓN COMUNIDAD VALENCIANA – REGIÓN EUROPEA

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea Regional Partnerships Methodology Networks  Lisbon Regions network  European Projects network   ERRIN  CoR - Open Days  European projects  TAIEX  Assembly of European Regions FUNDACIÓN COMUNIDAD VALENCIANA – REGIÓN EUROPEA

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Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea Development of the Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea ( ) Development of the Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea ( )

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea VALENCIA REGION - 20 YEARS MANAGING EUROPEAN FUNDS ENVIRONMENT AND HYDRIC RESOURCES TRANSPORT AND ENERGY NETWORKS COMPETITIVENESS AND PRODUCTIVE FABRIC IMPROVEMENT KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY (Innovation, I+D, INFSO) LOCAL AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea VALENCIAN REGION: 20 YEARS MANAGING EUROPEAN FUNDS 1994 / M ecus 2000 / M € ERDF: 607M, ESF: 310M, Agriculture funds: 123M ERDF: 2.055M, ESF: 476M, Agriculture funds : 212M

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea Number of approved projects per programme ( ) Total projects: ,3 M €

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea European projects with the involvement of the FCVRE Number of approved projects initiatives Valencian budget of approved projects 59.3 Mo € Total budget of approved projects Mo € Projects under evaluation 54 projects

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea Project Valencia Towers Port of Valencia 2.- Best Practices and Successful Participation in European Projects 27

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea Budget: 3,000,000 € Inter-regional cooperation strategy on Competitiveness and Sustainable Development (Perspective 2007 – 2013) REGIONAL FRAMEWORK OPERATION PROJECT PERSPECTIVE

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea REGIONAL FRAMEWORK OPERATION PROJECT PERSPECTIVE Perspective is a cooperation project of the regions of Comunidad Valenciana, Saxony-Anhalt, Région Centre and North Great Plain within the framework of the Community initiative INTERREG III C Regional Framework Operation (RFO). Performance areas : The project will study the five different sectors that the partners have identified as top priorities: 1.Regional competitiveness and innovation in the automotive industry; 2.Human resources and training in tourism; 3.Regional marketing as a way to attract investments; 4.Renewable energy 5.Waste management.

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea Perspective –Goals:  To enhance competitiveness within the involved regions through common projects in the areas of automotive industry supply, human resources, tourism and region marketing.  To promote sustainable development within involved regions through common projects in the areas of renewable energies and waste management.  To have an impact on the programming of next generation structural funds programmes especially through the foreseen measures regarding regional foresight and inter-regional benchmarking. Region Centre (France) Saxony- Anhalt (Germany) North Great Plains (Hungary) Valencian Community (Spain)

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea ►TAIEX is the Technical Assistance and Information Exchange Instrument of the Institution Building unit of Directorate-General Enlargement of the European Commission. ►TAIEX provides centrally managed short-term technical assistance in the field of approximation, application and enforcement of legislation, oriented to the acquis communautaire. ►TAIEX is an instrument addressed to public civil servants (including all level and sectors of public Administration and elected officials) Example of interregional cooperation: Training seminars for civil servants of new member states

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea Study Visit to Valencian Region of RTP experts from Croatia and Turkey on Water Mangement and Urban Planning 14th - 18th April 2008

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea Life III Program The Valencia Region is leading the EU LIFE-Environment and LIFE-Nature allocation funds Programme: LIFE-Environment A total of € have been allocated to the Valencian Region to invest in innovation and environment. The Valencian Region has been leading for third consecutive year on the European allocation funding. BEST PRACTICES

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea Sustainable Energy Europe Campaign Sustainable Energy Europe Campaign A European Campaign to raise awareness and change the landscape of energy European Commission initiative in the framework of the Intelligent Energy Europe – aims to achieve the European Union's energy policy targets within the fields of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, clean transport and alternative fuels. “Energy Neighbourhood” project: any local and regional action can mean energy efficiency Programme: IEE 34

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FUTURE TRENDS: Bio-ethanol. An alternative for agro industrial wastes The aim: sustainable processing in the orange juice industry by the treatment of its wastes (peels, intercarpelar membranes, non-useful pulp, etc…). PROJECT: Sustainable production and by-products management in the fruit juice industry Goals: –Development of clean energies from orange pulp and peel –Reduction of CO2 Emissions –To create a new development field for the citrus sector Activities: –Research and Development. –Exchange of scientific knowledge –Analysis of existing techniques and benchmarking. –Establishing working networks between enterprises and research institutes

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea Landfills New PPP ways - Funding by Interreg/ERDF Problem Gaz Water Contaminants Toxic wastes Odours Birds … What Can be done? Public Concession for new land uses: Green areas Forests Shopping centers Golf courses … ADDING VALUE Contact:

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea Project Valencia Towers Port of Valencia 3. Bridging Europe with the Valencian Region 37

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea Commitment with cooperation: between industrial clusters, chambers of commerce, financial institutions, local development agencies, education and training institutions, research and development institutions and other relevant social players. Our technical staff: great asset to organize meetings, seminars, project workshops and presentations within reach of European institutions. Training programmes, with an elaborated working plan, at least 6 months: for European young professionals, civil servants, local representatives and technological institutions…, in order to provide wide European-orientated experience. Stage programmes: For students/staff with different backgrounds and nationalities. Thanks to several agreements, we have hosted Greeks, Hungarians, Croatians, Polish, Romanian and Italians. Bridging Europe with the Valencian Region

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea ► Organization hosting: Different events and meetings are hosted in our facilities at a regional and at an European level. ► Trainee hosting: We are open to receive trainees and staff from regional organizations in Brussels. ► Staff sharing: We are open to share staff between regional offices in order to ensure a permanent link to develop joint projects. ► Multinational staff: Currently, our staff comes from nine different countries: Croatia, Peru, Belgium, Italy, France, Germany, Argentina, Portugal and Spain. Premises open to host organizations, trainees and staff. European Voice, 1-7 July 2006 Feel invited! FUNDACIÓN COMUNIDAD VALENCIANA – REGIÓN EUROPEA

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea People trained about European issues – Multicultural environment

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea Re-insertion into employment

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea Region-marketing strategies: can also be raised by the Foundation, in order to share with other regions good study cases and learn from each other. Multimedia equipped office: partners can effectively transmit their message by organizing seminars and presentations. Brussels’ based: we offer press-related services, writing and releasing articles and reports through the comprehensive database that contains European, national, regional and local officers, media, decision- makers and think-tanks. Increase the civil society participation in European issues: the FCVRE does the monitoring and follow up of the EU legislation and information on funding and business opportunities to both public and private institutions. Perfect Partner for International Dissemination FUNDACIÓN COMUNIDAD VALENCIANA – REGIÓN EUROPEA

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea accredited journalists +268 regional offices  European Institutions  268 Regional offices  Representations to the EU  Embassies  Media  Universities European regional and local authorities Using Brussels location to amplify dissemination

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea  Presentations to local representatives of different regions of whole Europe  Active participation in Forums and Conferences 3rd-15th JUN Permanent stand the whole week Specific Seminars about Life Projects (11th JUN) Actions: Roll up, brochures, leaflets Audience: public and private stakeholders, visitors of the exhibition. Using Brussels location to amplify dissemination

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea  Presentations to local representatives of different regions of whole Europe  Active participation in Forums and Conferences Lisboa 20th SEP Audience : >8000 regional and national public representatives and members of EU Institutions Action : Spreading of Sympic project example of interregional cooperation Materials : presentations, brochures, leaflets. Using Brussels location to amplify dissemination

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea  Presentations to local representatives of different regions of whole Europe  Active participation in Forums and Conferences Audience: > 5000 public and private stake holder and visitors Actions: Permanent stand, conference about Sympic as best practice in maritime actions Materials: Banner, presentations, brochures, leaflets Using Brussels location to amplify dissemination

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea DISSEMINATION AND COMMUNICATION TOOLS Newsletters

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Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea COMING EVENTS Perspective Project INFO DAY, 15th May in BrusselsPerspective Project INFO DAY, 15th May in Brussels Renewable Energies and Energetic Efficiency CHANGE CLIMATE CHANGE, 23rd May in ValenciaCHANGE CLIMATE CHANGE, 23rd May in Valencia Conference on managing energy & water resources 16th EUROPEAN BIOMASS, 2 to 6 June in Valencia16th EUROPEAN BIOMASS, 2 to 6 June in Valencia Conference & Exhibition from research to industry and markets. PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP, 3rd June in Brussels (CoR)PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP, 3rd June in Brussels (CoR) Opportunities in Transport Infrastructures (regional perspectives in Poland and Spain) ECOFIRA, 11th to 13th of June in ValenciaECOFIRA, 11th to 13th of June in Valencia The International fair for water, soil, air, waste and related technological services, to encourage and recognise innovative actions in technologies, products and services fostering business competitiveness EGÉTICA, 11th to 13th of June in ValenciaEGÉTICA, 11th to 13th of June in Valencia International fair for Energy Efficiency and new technological solutions

Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea FCVRE Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea We would like to cooperate with you and we are open to discuss new ideas for future initiatives You may find further information on our website: 50 Thank you very much for your attention