ENPI Italy-Tunisia CBC Programme
Encyclopedia
The ENPI CBC Italy-Tunisia Programme is an European cooperation Programme. It is part of the European Strategy 2007-2013 for Cross-border cooperation
of the European Neighbourhood Policy
(ENPI), implemented in the context of the enlargement of the European Union
.
"Promoting the economic, social, institutional and cultural integration between the Sicilian and Tunisian regions through a joint sustainable development process in the context of the cross border cooperation.”
Priority 1 - Development and regional integration supporting the development and integration of the key economic sectors, promoting the flow of goods, the research and innovation;
Priority 2. Promoting sustainable development through an efficient management of resources in agriculture and fishery, the protection and enhancement of natural and cultural heritage and the development of renewable energy sources;
Priority 3. Enhancing cultural and scientific cooperation and support to networking;
Priority 4. Securing a high quality level of management, surveillance and control of the Programme through activities of technical assistance.
Cross-border cooperation
Cross-border cooperation is the collaboration between adjacent areas across borders. In the European Union this is one of the forms of territorial cooperation . The European model is very diverse with cooperation between border regions or municipalities, or through specific cooperation structures...
of the European Neighbourhood Policy
European Neighbourhood Policy
The European Neighbourhood Policy is a foreign relations instrument of the European Union which seeks to tie those countries to the east and south of the EU into the EU...
(ENPI), implemented in the context of the enlargement of the European Union
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
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Eligible Area
The Programme eligible areas are the following:- Areas in Sicily: The regional Provinces of AgrigentoAgrigentoAgrigento , is a city on the southern coast of Sicily, Italy, and capital of the province of Agrigento. It is renowned as the site of the ancient Greek city of Akragas , one of the leading cities of Magna Graecia during the golden...
, CaltanissettaCaltanissettaCaltanissetta is a city and comune located on the western interior of Sicily, capital of the province of Caltanissetta...
, RagusaProvince of RagusaThe Province of Ragusa is a province in the autonomous region of Sicily in Italy, located in the south-east of the island. Its capital is the city of Ragusa, which is the most southerly provincial capital in Italy.-Geography:...
, SiracusaProvince of SyracuseThe Province of Syracuse is a province in the autonomous island region of Sicily in Italy. Its capital is the city of Syracuse.It has an area of 2,109 km², and a total population of 396,167 ....
, TrapaniTrapaniTrapani is a city and comune on the west coast of Sicily in Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Trapani. Founded by Elymians, the city is still an important fishing port and the main gateway to the nearby Egadi Islands.-History:... - Areas in Tunisia: The governorates of Ariana, Beja, Ben ArousBen ArousBen Arous is a coastal town in northeastern Tunisia. It is located at around and is the capital of the Ben Arous Governorate.-Information about Ben Arous:...
, BizerteBizerteBizerte or Benzert , is the capital city of Bizerte Governorate in Tunisia and the northernmost city in Africa. It has a population of 230,879 .-History:...
, NabeulNabeulNabeul is a coastal town in northeastern Tunisia, on the south coast near to the Cap Bon peninsula. It is located at around and is the capital of the Nabeul Governorate...
, Jendouba, ManoubaManoubaManouba is a city in northeastern Tunisia. It is located at around . It is the capital city of Manouba Governorate.Manouba is well known for its university. It is also an ideal place for family life because of its security, availability of all kinds of services and its high level of education....
, TunisTunisTunis is the capital of both the Tunisian Republic and the Tunis Governorate. It is Tunisia's largest city, with a population of 728,453 as of 2004; the greater metropolitan area holds some 2,412,500 inhabitants....
Aim and purpose of the Programme
The Programme aims at achieving the following General Objective:"Promoting the economic, social, institutional and cultural integration between the Sicilian and Tunisian regions through a joint sustainable development process in the context of the cross border cooperation.”
Priorities and Measures
The Programme Priorities for action are:Priority 1 - Development and regional integration supporting the development and integration of the key economic sectors, promoting the flow of goods, the research and innovation;
Priority 2. Promoting sustainable development through an efficient management of resources in agriculture and fishery, the protection and enhancement of natural and cultural heritage and the development of renewable energy sources;
Priority 3. Enhancing cultural and scientific cooperation and support to networking;
Priority 4. Securing a high quality level of management, surveillance and control of the Programme through activities of technical assistance.
Funding
The total budget of the ENPI CBC Italy-Tunisia Programmes 25.191 million EUR for the 2007–2013 period:- 13.603 million EUR for Priority 1
- 4.543 million EUR for Priority 2
- 4.534 million EUR for Priority 3