References - Centre of Regional Competence

PaNaNet – Pannon Nature Network
Several natural parks have been established in Burgenland and in West-Hungary. A network of these nature reserves is set-up to develop natural-tourism offers and to gain synergies.
2008 - 2013
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ETC National Parks Thayatal and Podyjí
Assistance in preparing the application for EU-funds and on-going project management in the framework of ETC Austria - Czech Republic
2008 - 2012
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Regionet Aktív
Establishment of regional and cross-border SME networks to strengthen the economy of the Austrian-Hungarian border region
2008 - 2012
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EUREGIO Innovation Award 2009: European Neigbourhood
The regional management of Lower Austria and its partners award innovative cross-border projects with the EUREGIO Innovation Award. mecca provided support for the preparation and implementation of the event.
2009 - 2009
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City Cooperation
Regional development & cross border cooperation
EU Funds & European Territorial Cooperation
2002 - 2009
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Suhareka Environment for the Future
Development of planning structures including the preparation of a municipal development plan and an urban development plan for Suva Reka
2006 - 2009
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Seminar: Spatial and Environmental Planning in Central and Eastern Europe
Organisation and moderation of an international seminar at the UT Vienna on spatial issues wihtin the CEE Region.
1998 - 2009
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INNOMILL
transnational research project with the aim to develop an energy efficient mill for processing pumpkin seeds
2007 - 2009
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REGIO Energy
Identification of regional scenarios for realiseable renewable energy potentials in 2012 and 2020
2008 - 2009
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CHANCE
developing common horizons and active strategies to new economic challenges resulting from enlargement and structural change
2006 - 2008
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EUREGIO Forum Profi
Preparing the project partners for the upcoming challenges within the new programme period 2007-2013. Based on previous activities, a focus was made on the Lead Partner Principle.
2007 - 2008
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Building up II. Phase of Cycle - routes within Development of the Municipality of Kráľová by Senec
Cycle-routes interconnection for recreation and tourism
2007 - 2008
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EU.CERTI.CON - The European Certificate for Renovation and Rebuilding in the Construction Sector
Creation of training modules with a European certificate for renovation and rebuilding
2007 - 2008
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ENEA | European Network of Entrepreneurship Angels
ENEA focused on the target group of SMEs with the aim of supporting educational and self educational processes as well as the formation of entrepreneurships.
2006 - 2008
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German Colonisation along Danube River in the Area of Bratislava’s Gate as a Wider Economic and Social Background „Carnuntum – Gerulata“
Information about the character, structure, density of Roman and German settlements in the project region
2007 - 2008
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Regionet - Interbranch Network of SME in the Austrian-Hungarian Border Region
Setting up a cross-border network for SME and drafting strategies for regional economic development
2007 - 2008
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Handbook: ETC Austria-Czech Republic 2007- 2013
Draft of a bilingual Handbook for Applicants for the ETC programme Austria-Czech Republic 2007-2013 (Enhancement, Editing)
2007 - 2008
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Santana Atlas Collection
Production of an atlas collection concerning the city development of Santana, Romania
2008 - 2008
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European Region - People in Centrope
Content-related preparation of the exhibition and the publication
2008 - 2008
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Building up the IT Region
IT trainings for employees of the public sector in Bratislava
2006 - 2007
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Educational Wine Route
The aim of the project is a tourism product showing traditional elements of viticulture architecture and viticulture traditions in the Small Carpathian region.
2006 - 2007
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Cross-regional Employment Strategy Bratislava – Vienna
The purpose of the project was to solve employment issues in common cross-border regions of Slovakia and Austria.
2005 - 2007
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CompServ SME | Competencies Development through the Self-learning in Services
Support of the self-learning process in the entrepreneur sector through creation of a manual for SMEs working in the sector of services
2005 - 2007
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Planning the Cross-Border Cooperation Programme AT-HU 2007 - 2013
Support of the programming process for ETC AT-HU, preparation and identification of strategies and measures
2006 - 2007
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Citynet - Network of MicroRegional Centres in the Austrian-Hungarian Border Region
Supporting cross-border cooperation by project development, workshops, joint marketing and initiatives for common infrastructure projects
2006 - 2007
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NEST- Centre for Sustainable Energy Systems: Bruck an der Leitha
Establishing the region of Bruck an der Leitha as centre for sustainable energy systems with main focus of activities in Central and Eastern Europe
2006 - 2007
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IQ Train - Handbook for Project Holders
Developing of a “Handbook for project holders” for the cross-border programmes in the planning period of 2007-2013. The handbook contains user-friendly and detailed information on ETC as well as hints for the application process in six border-regions
2006 - 2007
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Academic Course on Renewable Energy in Central and Eastern Europe - Expansion strategy
Project management as well as organisation and moderation of an international conference concerning the expansion of the academic course on renewable energy
2006 - 2007
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Programme Complement light - Cross-border Cooperation AT-HU 2007-2013
Supporting the implementation and management of the Austrian-Hungarian Operational Programme
2007 - 2007
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EGTC - Information and Training Package on the European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation
Preparation of a handbook and a seminar on the EGTC with focus on European Territorial programme/project management
2007 - 2007
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Leadpartner
Preparation and implementation of training programs regarding the challenges of the Lead Partner Principle within the ETC Programme periode of 2007-2013
2007 - 2007
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Interdisciplinary Summer University Westpannonia
Drafting the course design, preparation of teaching materials and project management of the Summer University on cross-border cooperation
2007 - 2007
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Reconstruction of Community House in Kostolište
Restoration of the community house for expanding it to a poly-functional centre
2006 - 2006
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Reconstruction of Local Communications in Central Area in the Municipality of Viničné
2005 - 2006
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Hotel Tilia | Rising competitiveness of Pezinok
New accommodation capacities for an increased competitiveness of Pezinok (Slovakia)
2005 - 2006
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Cycle Routes without Frontiers
The main project aim was mapping the current situation of cycle routes and identifying the most suitable routes for creating cycle routes and cycle paths within the Bratislava Self-Governing Region in connection to the Trnava Self-Governing Region, Austria, Hungary and Czech Republic.
2005 - 2006
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MINEU – Industrial Mining Heritage
The project aim is to promote specific mining areas and find proper methods to use the not functioning mines, closed due to exhaustion of resources or because of negative impact on the environment.
2005 - 2006
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I2Net – Interregional Internationalisation Network
Establishment of an international service network for small enterprises to support their efforts to establish business relations with other companies in foreign regions.
2004 - 2006
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EGTC - Instrument for Cross-Border Cooperation in Lower Austria?
Analysing the possible application and implementation of European Groupings of Territorial Cooperation (EGTC) in Lower Austria
2005 - 2006
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Evaluation Együtt
Evaluation of the Együtt project results and the effects of the instruments that were utilized
2006 - 2006
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Green Lagoon
Setting up a competence centre for agricultural expertise in Ceske Budejovice and supporting cooperation between the Austrian agricultural sector and Czech agricultural sector.
2000 - 2006
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Supportive Measures for Sustainable Rural Development in Poland
Supporting Polish regions in developing rural areas
2001 - 2006
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EUREGIO Weinviertel-South Moravia-West Slovakia
Establishing a cross-border EUREGIO in the border triangle Lower Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic
1997 - 2006
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EUregioNET
Setting up a network and supporting cooperation between regional and local public bodies and regional management of the border regions in AT, HU, CZ and SK
2002 - 2005
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EUREGIO Burgenland – Western Hungary Development Guideline
Preparation of a bilateral development concept
2002 - 2004
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Feasibility Study: Urban Development Suva Reka (Kosovo)
Consideration of environmental aspects
2001 - 2002
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EREG - Endogenous Regional Development in Border Regions
The „EREG - Endogenous Regional Development in the Border Regions“ project seeks to combine cooperation in the field of tourism/agriculture/nature protection in various sections of the border regions of Lower Austria with the Czech Republic and Slovakia
1996 - 2001
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RIN - Rural International Network
Open service facility for regional centres in the border region of Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic
1999 - 2001
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Centre of Regional Competence
Combined expertise for European regions www.c-r-c.eu

The EU with its 27 Member States and 268 regions is facing a number of challenges. Joint local and regional initiatives help to close the gap between the different levels of economic and social development. The EU provides financial support by various funds.

The international working CRC Experts combine their expertise and experience for successful project development and implementation. The main aim is to qualify regions in identifying their potentials and taking advantage of them.