Interreg Europe

03C1008 – PERSIST – Perpetual and Sustainable Implementation of Smart specialisation Transformation

Trvanie projektu

01.05.2025 – 31.07.2029

Pozícia v projekte

Advisory partner (koordinátor: Mgr. Martin Novysedlák, PhD.)

Cieľ projektu

Nové inovácie alebo transformácia na udržateľné hospodárstvo vyžaduje vytrvalosť, ale často sa zameriava na krátkodobé, ľahké, merateľné ciele a požiadavky na finančné prostriedky a dlhodobá strategická kapacita sa môžu znížiť. Mnohé regióny opisujú výzvy pri budovaní trvalých, dlhodobo udržateľných inovačných systémov, ktoré riešia výzvy súčasnosti a zároveň podporujú prechod na udržateľné hospodárstvo z dlhodobého hľadiska. Cieľom projektu je bojovať proti nedostatku zručností a rámca pre dlhodobú spoluprácu s aktérmi v S3 na regionálnej úrovni. Zámerom je vytvoriť rámce pre dlhodobé siete spolupráce so zainteresovanými stranami a aktérmi v oblasti inteligentnej špecializácie v rámci regiónov. Zapojenie EUBA bude zahŕňať poskytovanie poradenstva, poskytovanie odborných znalostí a úzku spoluprácu s partnerstvom s cieľom zabezpečiť medziregionálny vzdelávací proces, najmä – vypracovanie prípravného dotazníka a metodiky pre proces partnerského hodnotenia, poskytnutie spätnej väzby a odporúčaní k získaným zisteniam; mapovanie, analýza a identifikácia osvedčených postupov medzi zapojenými regiónmi a načrtávanie návrhov na ich ďalší prenos a implementáciu na územnej úrovni; podpora zapojených regiónov v (prípravných) seminároch pre procesy inteligentnej špecializácie, ale aj vytváranie sietí medzi rôznymi zainteresovanými stranami, zefektívnenie procesu vzdelávania, medziregionálna výmena skúseností a poznatkov prostredníctvom aktívneho zapojenia sa do stretnutí s rôznymi zainteresovanými stranami a regionálnymi aktérmi. To všetko sa uskutoční v rámci územnej spolupráce medzi partnerskými regiónmi a prostredníctvom výmeny osvedčených postupov v oblasti zapojenia mládeže, pričom z výsledkov projektu bude profitovať aj slovenské prostredie, keďže získané zručnosti a know-how budú plne uplatniteľné.

Projektové konzorcium

Region Jönköping County (Sweden)

Podkarpackie Region (Poland)

Regional Development Agency of Khmelnytskyi oblast (Ukraine)

University of Economics in Bratislava (Slovakia)

Ústí Region (Czech Republic)

Regional Management Northern Hessen (Germany)

University of Groningen (Netherlands)

Business Innovation Center of Cartagena (Spain)

Udhëtim i Lirë (Albania)

Projektové výstupy, aktivity

1.  Good Practice: Coordinated Agenda Development for Tourism – Småland, Öland and Gotland – Tourism in Småland, Öland and Gotland is strong but fragmented, highly seasonal, and facing major challenges in sustainability, digitalisation, and skills supply. Each region had strategies, but no joint process to align priorities and build a common innovation agenda.... [https://www.interregeurope.eu/good-practices/coordinated-agenda-development-for-tourism-smaland-oland-gotland-0]

2.  Good Practice: Multi-level governance of EDP process in the Chemical sector – The chemical industry is a key pillar of the European economy and a major contributor to production across multiple sectors. In the Ústí region, chemistry is a core S3 domain, both in terms of regional GNP and employment. The sector is currently facing significant challenges, including plant closures, high energy prices, and increasing global competition. In this context, the Ústí region plays an active role in supporting the renewal and modernisation of the chemical industry.... [https://www.interregeurope.eu/good-practices/multi-level-governance-of-edp-process-in-chemical-sector]

3.  Good Practice: Participatory S3 governance for just transition in post-mining regions – The cessation of open-pit coal mining in the Ústí Region presents a major socioeconomic and territorial challenge, while also creating opportunities for new economic activities. The practice addresses this through a participatory and place-based approach embedded in the Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3), linking landscape revitalisation with innovation in energy and chemistry domains..... [https://www.interregeurope.eu/good-practices/participatory-s3-governance-for-just-transition-in-post-mining-regions]

03C1003 – ForYouth – Finding new ways to engage, connect and empower youth

Trvanie projektu

01.05.2025 – 31.07.2029

Pozícia v projekte

Advisory partner (koordinátor: Dr. h. c. prof. Ing. Peter Markovič, PhD. DBA)

Cieľ projektu

Projekt navrhuje vyvinúť schémy a nástroje, ktoré rezonujú s mladými ľuďmi, povzbudzujú ich, aby posilnili svoj hlas v rozhodovacích procesoch využívaním zdrojov a podporou medzisektorovej spolupráce. Táto téma, ako zosúladenie mestských stratégií so záujmami mládeže, bola medzerou medzi príslušnými regiónmi a partnerstvom – pretože znovu spája regióny s takými extrémnymi špecifikami týkajúcimi sa mládeže. Celkovým zámerom je zlepšiť politiky, ktoré umožňujú aktívnu účasť mládeže na rozhodovacích procesoch a živote komunít, čo vedie k formovaniu prostredia, v ktorom sa mladí ľudia cítia oprávnení zmysluplne prispievať k spoločenskému pokroku a rozvoju. Dosiahnutie projektového výsledku vyžaduje zameranie na: riešenie prekážok a administratívnych prekážok pri vytváraní pocitu, že si mládež váži a aby zvážila vyhliadky na usadenie sa vo svojom rodisku a aktívne sa zapájala do komunity; Zapojenie zainteresovaných strán; Prenos vedomostí a skúseností z týchto vyspelých regiónov do tých, ktoré majú nižšie riešenia pre mládež; vytváranie nástrojov a mechanizmov na základe získaných skúseností; Dosiahnutie sociálneho začlenenia, začlenenie mladých emigrantov, začlenenie mladých diaspór. Pozícia EUBA spočíva v uľahčení medziregionálneho vzdelávacieho procesu, byť zodpovedný za spoločné navrhovanie usmerňujúcich dokumentov pre všetky fázy projektu a spoluorganizovať aktivity výmeny skúseností; bude koordinovať vypracovanie správ o miestnych analýzach a zbierok všeobecných lekárov a uľahčí partnerské preskúmania medzi pilotnými skupinami, čo umožní pilotným programom s podobnými kontextmi a cieľmi vzájomne preskúmať svoje analýzy. To všetko sa uskutoční v rámci územnej spolupráce medzi partnerskými regiónmi a prostredníctvom výmeny osvedčených postupov v oblasti zapojenia mládeže, pričom z výsledkov projektu bude profitovať aj slovenské prostredie, keďže získané zručnosti a know-how budú plne uplatniteľné.

Projektové konzorcium

Alba Iulia Municipality (Romania)

City of Sibenik (Croatia)

KUBI gGmbH (Germany)

Alliance of Home Town Associations (Moldova)

Intermunicipal Community of Beira Baixa (Portugal)

Storfors Municipality (Sweden)

Murcia Municipality (Spain)

University of Economics in Bratislava (Slovakia)

Projektové výstupy, aktivity

1.  Good Practice: Gamification and learning through games in youth information work – The practice addresses the challenge of engaging young people in civic participation, which is often perceived as abstract or difficult to access. Low awareness of Erasmus+, volunteering, and international programs among youth in Croatia and Europe triggered the need for innovative, interactive approaches...... [https://www.interregeurope.eu/good-practices/gamification-learning-through-games-in-youth-information-work-0]

2.  Good Practice: High school dialogue – In Gislaved municipality, a clear gap existed between local politicians and young citizens, leading to low youth engagement and reduced electoral participation. Politicians lacked insight into young people’s everyday realities, while students had limited understanding of political processes and decision-making..... [https://www.interregeurope.eu/good-practices/high-school-dialogue]

3.  Good Practice: Sireti Youth Center – Problem & context. In Sireti, Streseni District,Republic of Moldova,youth had scarce, fragmented extracurricular options. Combined with high youth migration and a large diaspora, this created limited spaces for safe socialization, non-formal learning, volunteering, and cultural expression.The community and municipality sought a dedicated hub to anchor young people locally while connecting them to wider opportunities.... [https://www.interregeurope.eu/good-practices/sireti-youth-center]

4.  Good Practice: Playgrounds designed by kids and youth – The City of Magdeburg faced the challenge of developing play and recreational spaces in a way that meets the actual needs of children and young people – a group whose interests are often overlooked. In response, the municipal administration of the city of Magdeburg introduced a playground spatial concept, with a focus on children and youth participation.... [https://www.interregeurope.eu/good-practices/playgrounds-designed-by-kids-youth]

5.  Good Practice: Municipal Youth Week (Castelo Branco, Portugal) – The Municipal Youth Week is an annual event organised by the Municipality of Castelo Branco since 2023. It was created to address a key regional challenge: a low population density and the limited participation of young people in local public life. The initiative aims to create a dynamic, creative, and inclusive space where young people can express themselves, connect with peers, and engage with the community..... [https://www.interregeurope.eu/good-practices/municipal-youth-week-castelo-branco-portugal]

6.  Good Practice: Trokut academy: Business growth – Trokut Academy – Business growth is a seven-month entrepreneurial support program designed to help young people develop business ideas and strengthen their employability. Through 15 practical, expert-led sessions, participants gain knowledge in business planning, finance, marketing, team management, and the use of AI tools in business.....  [https://www.interregeurope.eu/good-practices/trokut-academy-business-growth]

7.  Good Practice: Girls’ interdisciplinary working group of the city of Magdeburg – Girls' work in Magdeburg involves engaging with real-life issues, societal problems, and topics such as equality, gender roles in relationships, and so on, in order to create an equitable society and counteract problems such as domestic violence. It's about giving girls and young women opportunities to explore specific topics, dismantling disadvantages and gender stereotypes, and supporting girls' and young women's self-determined life plans...... [https://www.interregeurope.eu/good-practices/girls-interdisciplinary-working-group-of-city-of-magdeburg]

8.  Good Practice: Community - Europe Youth Village title – Rural areas often face low youth participation, limited infrastructure, and weak access to opportunities, leading to the marginalisation of young people in local development. At the same time, local structures lack structured mechanisms to support youth engagement.... [https://www.interregeurope.eu/good-practices/community-europe-youth-village-title]

9.  Good Practice: Alba Iulia - Youth Capital of Romania 2026 – Alba Iulia faces a growing challenge of youth depopulation, as many young people feel they have limited influence in local decision-making, few opportunities for participation, and insufficient prospects for personal and professional growth. In response to these challenges, Alba Iulia Municipality initiated a comprehensive participatory process with the strategic objective of developing the application for the title of Youth Capital of Romania 2026..... [https://www.interregeurope.eu/good-practices/alba-iulia-youth-capital-of-romania-2026-0]

10. Good Practice: The Student Council – The practice of Student Councils in the Republic of Moldova addresses the limited involvement of students in decision-making processes within schools and the need to strengthen democratic participation from an early age. This initiative was introduced in the broader context of education reform and youth empowerment promoted by the National Youth Agency, aiming to invest in young people, encourage civic engagement, and align with European democratic values..... [https://www.interregeurope.eu/good-practices/student-council]

11. Good Practice: Storfors Youth Ambassadors – This good practice addresses the municipality’s need to reach and engage young people and to strengthen their opportunities to influence local activities. The Youth Ambassadors initiative provides young people in Storfors with a platform to participate in the planning and delivery of health-promoting municipal activities..... [https://www.interregeurope.eu/good-practices/storfors-youth-ambassadors]

12. Good Practice: Municipal Youth Council of Castelo Branco (Castelo Branco, Portugal) – The Youth Council strengthens youth participation in local governance and helps ensure that public policies reflect young people’s needs, which is particularly important in a territory marked by demographic decline, while providing a structured local space that brings decision-making closer to young people and reinforces democratic legitimacy..... [https://www.interregeurope.eu/good-practices/municipal-youth-council-of-castelo-branco-castelo-branco-portugal]

13. Good Practice – Municipal Competition for Artistic Creation: CreaMurcia – What is the problem addressed and the context which triggered the introduction of the practice? Starting out in the world of creation and art is always complicated. Even more so when it's young people who want to take the plunge. Creamurcia wants to offer young people from Murcia the opportunity to express themselves through their art.... [https://www.interregeurope.eu/good-practices/municipal-competition-for-artistic-creation-creamurcia]

14. Good Practice: Boy’s camp – a gender-sensitive children’s city for democratic learning – The boys’ camp – “Your boys city” was developed in response to increasing social uncertainty, weakened democratic attitudes and the persistence of restrictive and exclusionary concepts of masculinity. In a context of growing political polarization, boys require safe spaces to reflect on gender roles, responsibility and democratic values..... [https://www.interregeurope.eu/good-practices/boys-camp-gender-sensitive-childrens-city-for-democratic-learning]