We would like to inform you that, in the framework of the third call for proposals, the following data are now available. 46 Expressions of Interest (EoI) have been submitted to the JTS, out of which 44 EoIs have been submitted until the set deadline. All valid EOIs are now being assessed. The decision regarding their approval will be taken by the Monitoring Committee of the SEE Programme which will take place in Skopje on 12-13 September.

You are warmly invited to register for the Joint Transnational Conference in Katowice and to be a part of an important event that will discuss the present and the future of transnational cooperation. Interesting plenary discussions, as well as six workshops are waiting for you. 

Thank you for your interest in the SEE Programme! The third call for proposals in the framework of the SEE Programme is now closed. All documents and information will remain available for your consultation but no expressions of interest are accepted after the deadline. 

13 Programmes - 1 Goal: to Improve Quality of Life in European Regions! For the first time the thirteen transnational programmes currently operating under the European Regional Development Fund in the EU have come together to arrange a conference on how transnational cooperation can help to improve quality of life in European regions.

The Ministry of Regional Development, Forestry and Water Management is organizing, from 23 - 25 May 2011 in Šibenik, Croatia, the Days of the Regional Development. The purpose of this event is to promote the importance of regional development in the Republic of Croatia, in a broader context of the Republic of Croatia's rapprochement with the EU. One of the objectives is to encourage local communities to prepare projects that could be financed from EU funds, by highlighting positive examples of the use of EU funds based on the experience from EU Member States and Croatia itself.

We are happy to present you the latest publications of the SEE Programme: a Programme brochure under the title "DEVELOPMENT AND COOPERATION ACROSS THE SOUTH EAST EUROPE AREA" and a Project book containing the descriptions of the first call projects, underthe title "GROWING COOPERATION IN THE SEE AREA".

On 11 May 2011, In Sofia, took place the 7th Monitoring Committee Meeting of the SEE Programme. On this occasion, and in anticipation of the annual event, the representatives of the partner states participating in the Programme discussed issues related to Programme evaluation, implementation, and further calls.

Registration to the SEE annual conference is now closed. As ususal, the interest for the event is very high and we are looking forward to welcoming all registered participants in Sofia, on 12 May 2011. Under the title "A strategic approach towards cooperation in SEE area", the conference will have a varied and interesting content, which ranges from strategic issues to project presentations.

Many EU regions will be celebrating Europe Day on 9 May. Europe Day marks the declaration made by French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman in 1950 calling on France, Germany and other European countries to pool their coal and steel production. The Schuman Declaration launched the process of European integration that lies behind today's European Union.You can find a few examples of the many activities that will be taking place across Europe to highlight the positive impact of EU regional funding on the Info Regio website.

The Monitoring Committee of the SEE Programme selected a number 26 new projects in the fields of innovation, environment, accessibility, and sustainable urban growth to be co-funded within the 2nd call for project proposals.