Translation of "Axe du localizer " (French → English) :

Priority 2: local and urban development

Two amendments to SPDs were analysed at the end of 2002. The first of these was the Basque Country SPD, which experienced a minor re-allocation of appropriations between funding priorities, to reflect the re-allocation of several infrastructure projects run at local and provincial level to the correct measures. Secondly, the Balearic Islands SPD, where, to improve the management of the assistance, appropriations were transferred from the ESF to the ERDF and alterations made to ERDF appropriations by priority (the budget for the "envir ...[+++]onment" priority was increased and those for the priorities "competitiveness and employment" and "local and urban development" reduced).

On the other hand, there were serious delays with the implementation of Priorities 4 ("Adaptation of workers, business spirit, innovation, research and technology"), 5 ("Improved labour market access and participation for women") and more particularly measure 10 of Priority 6 ("Support for local initiatives").

Along with priority 6 (local initiatives for equal opportunities) it will absorb 5% of total funding.

The seven OPs comprise five priorities for assistance, plus a sixth priority for technical assistance measures: improving competitiveness and employment and developing the productive fabric; the environment, countryside and water resources; the knowledge society (innovation, RD, information society); development of communications and energy networks; local and urban development and technical assistance.

Data sheet 2 IMP FOR CORSICA Development themes The IMP for Corsica is based on the following development themes : Restructuring, conversion and diversification of agriculture on the coastal plains, largely through better water management ; and inland, developing timber industries and high-quality traditional products together with measures to protect the countryside ; Developing Corsica's tourist potential and turning its highly attractive environment to best account, with the aims of prolonging the tourist season and attracting new visitors by exploiting the range of possibilities in the region (seaside and mountains) ; Building up small industry and craft firms adapted to the difficult local ...[+++] economic conditions (an island economy with a narrow market) by supporting selected sectors exploiting indigenous resources (agri-foodstuffs, timber, stone, cork, etc.) and high value added sectors that are little affected by transport costs (computer equipment, electronics, etc.).