The Barents Region cooperation began in 1993 as a way to overcome divisions from the Cold War and establish trust between Russia and its neighbors. It has succeeded in transforming a formerly militarized region into one of peaceful cooperation across many fields. Key achievements include reducing military tensions, strengthening political stability, and improving education and research collaboration. People-to-people ties have grown significantly, demonstrating how the Barents Region has become integrated. Future opportunities include expanded cooperation made possible by agreements on developing offshore energy resources in the Barents Sea.
The Barents Region cooperation began in 1993 as a way to overcome divisions from the Cold War and establish trust between Russia and its neighbors. It has succeeded in transforming a formerly militarized region into one of peaceful cooperation across many fields. Key achievements include reducing military tensions, strengthening political stability, and improving education and research collaboration. People-to-people ties have grown significantly, demonstrating how the Barents Region has become integrated. Future opportunities include expanded cooperation made possible by agreements on developing offshore energy resources in the Barents Sea.
VERA presentation by Ilkka Liikanen, UEFEva Rybkova
The University of Eastern Finland (UEF) was established in 2010 through the merger of the University of Joensuu and the University of Kuopio. One of UEF's rising areas of expertise is Russian and border studies. The VERA Centre for Russian and Border Studies was established in 2013 to build a multi-disciplinary research community across faculty departments. The Centre has over 20 professors and 30 post-doc researchers working on research themes related to Russia and bordering lands. Cross-border cooperation with Russian scholars has helped develop UEF's international expertise in Russian and border studies, with the goal of becoming a leading research unit in this field.
Borders and border crossing exercises by Atle StaalesenEva Rybkova
Borders and border-crossing exercises the document discusses. It focuses on cooperation between Norway and Russia in the Barents region to ease border restrictions and facilitate cross-border movement and trade. Joint exercises are held between the two countries' border guards to strengthen relationships and ensure smooth border processes.
European Border Dialogues 2013 presentation by Christer MichelssonEva Rybkova
Christer Michelsson gave a presentation on his experience as the Roving Ambassador of Finland to the South Caucasus countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. He discussed the history of the region from 1957 to 1991 and the geopolitical situation after 2008. Michelsson emphasized that successful cross-border cooperation requires political will, respect, trust, and recognized borders, and that civil society has an important role to play in the South Caucasus given the ongoing conflicts over disputed territories.
European Border Dialogues 2013 presentation by Vugar BayramovEva Rybkova
This document discusses the root causes and real characteristics of conflicts, as well as the causal mechanisms and approaches to cross-border cooperation. It identifies several endogenous and exogenous root causes of conflicts, including territorial and ethnic issues, great power politics, weak institutions, and historical legacies. It also examines the role of external actors and endogenous social and economic factors in conflicts. The document recommends approaches like promoting international law standards, peace-oriented education and propaganda, grassroots dialogue, and civil society engagement to improve cross-border cooperation.
Threats and opportunities in Russian-Finnish economic cbc - Euroregion Kareli...Eva Rybkova
This document summarizes the threats and opportunities in Russian-Finnish economic cross-border cooperation, using the example of the Euregio Karelia region. It finds that while the slow growth of Russia and Finland's economies pose threats, opportunities exist to deepen investment and innovation cooperation between businesses. Specifically, it sees potential to increase trade in services, industrial partnerships, and Finnish investment in Russia's modernization. Strong growth in passenger border crossings also provides opportunities if leveraged properly. Finally, it argues the Euregio Karelia model needs updating to address new realities while preserving its unique multi-level cross-border structure.
Euroregion Dniester presentation by Volodymyr MerezhkoEva Rybkova
This document summarizes the activities and goals of the Euroregion "Dniester", which aims to promote cooperation between Ukraine and Moldova. It brings together the Vinnytsia region of Ukraine and several districts from Moldova. Key activities include economic forums to encourage business ties, presentations promoting the Euroregion in Brussels and other cities, and conferences attended by over 100 members and EU officials. Priority projects focus on developing transportation links like a new bridge, expanding the Vinnytsia airport, and constructing sewage treatment plants along the Dniester River. Cultural and sports exchanges also aim to bring the communities closer together. The Euroregion "Dniester" welcomes further cooperation to strengthen ties between Ukraine and Moldova.
The Royal Norwegian Consulate General's participation in the Barents Cooperat...Eva Rybkova
The Royal Norwegian Consulate General facilitates cooperation across borders in the Barents region regarding economy, culture, and indigenous peoples. It works closely with the Barents secretariat and co-organizes local border cooperation days. The consulate also administers the local border traffic permit agreement between Norway and Russia, which allows travel within 30 km of the border without a visa for up to 15 days. Since 2013, over 2500 Norwegians and 1200 Russians have used the permit for shopping, business, and cultural events across the border. The consulate continues facilitating applications while awaiting a potential visa-free regime or opening of a Russian honorary consulate.
Finnish-Russian BCB in European Context by Jussi Laine Eva Rybkova
The document summarizes the history and trends of Finnish-Russian cross-border cooperation (CBC) from the post-WWII period to modern day. Key points include: (1) CBC has evolved from a state-controlled bilateral process to one increasingly integrated within EU-Russia relations and programs; (2) While the EU framework has strengthened CBC institutions, concerns remain about funding and the subordination of local actors; (3) The future of CBC will rely on balancing the EU's geopolitical priorities with grassroots cooperation.
This document provides an overview and introduction to the region of North Karelia in Finland. It discusses that North Karelia is the easternmost edge of the EU with 166,000 inhabitants across 13 municipalities. The regional capital is Joensuu with 74,000 inhabitants. The document highlights the regional economy is based on export industries and promising prospects for cooperation with Russia. It also summarizes North Karelia's contributions in forestry, wood products, mining, energy and tourism.
European border dialoque, sortavala workshopsEva Rybkova
This document summarizes the outcomes of three workshops from the European Border Dialogue in Sortavala, Finland.
The first workshop discussed regional cooperation across the border between Sortavala, Russia and Central Karelia, Finland. Cooperation has grown since the 1980s and a border crossing was opened in 1994. The Interreg program has also supported joint projects. The second workshop focused on learning from other EU regions' experiences with Euregions. Ensuring financial resources and the competence of Euregion organizations was discussed. The third workshop recommended overcoming political challenges by focusing on concrete people-to-people projects and involving civil society.
Lapland - CBC in Barents Region by Paivi Ekdahl Eva Rybkova
Cross-border cooperation in the Barents region has a long history, with cooperation between Nordic countries active for decades. EU programs since 1995 have furthered cooperation. Current programs like Kolarctic ENPI CBC bring financing to a higher level by allocating funds to the entire Barents area with one decision. While willingness to cooperate is strong, organizations often lack resources. Barents working groups provide a tool to systematically build cooperation between regional actors. In the future, it is important to find effective tools and ways to cooperate to create lasting stability beyond individual program timeframes.
1) The keynote speech discusses cross-border cooperation between Finland and Russia, noting that such cooperation has transformed borders from obstacles to opportunities for development in border regions.
2) It provides examples of cooperation programs between Finnish and Russian border regions, such as those promoting tourism and creative industries. These programs have led to economic growth and jobs in border areas.
3) The speech emphasizes that fully committed participation from regions on both sides of the border is key to making cross-border cooperation a success, and it looks optimistically to continued cooperation between Finland and Russia going forward.
The document discusses a system for indexing and monitoring transborder cooperation on the new eastern border of the European Union. It aims to quantitatively and qualitatively assess transborder cooperation to increase effectiveness through optimized governance. The system includes theoretical and practical activities. Theoretical activities include defining concepts like the object of indexing (transborder cooperation), types of indexes (general, special, single), and monitoring. Practical realization includes constructing indexes and applying the system to transborder cooperation between neighboring regions of Hungary, Slovakia, Romania and Ukraine. International working groups were established with about 40 experts to apply the methodologies.
This document discusses cross-border cooperation between Stara Lubovna, a town in northeastern Slovakia, and neighboring regions. It highlights several attractions in and around Stara Lubovna, including its castle, an open air museum of local folk culture, a historic military camp where historical battle reenactments are held yearly, and the nearby Pieniny National Park and spa village of Vysne Ruzbachy. The document promotes Stara Lubovna and its district as places of cultural and historical significance worth visiting.
The document summarizes the Slovak-Ukrainian Research and Educational Centre (SUREC) project. SUREC aimed to improve relations between Slovakia/EU and Ukraine through research, conferences, and educational exchanges over 18 months. Key topics included the Schengen border, European Neighborhood Policy, and regional development. The project involved 59 internships and conferences in Ukraine and Slovakia. SUREC publications and media coverage helped strengthen cooperation between Ukraine and Slovakia.
The document discusses the importance of transborder statistics for countries undergoing economic and political transitions. It outlines sample surveys and methods that can be used to monitor socioeconomic phenomena in transborder regions, such as questionnaire surveys at border crossings. Statistical information is provided on topics like demographics, business activity, employment, and tourism in border areas of Poland.
Elblag forum on cbc-serbia presentationEva Rybkova
The document summarizes cross-border and transnational cooperation programs in Serbia. It notes that Serbia has operational programs with neighboring countries including Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro. Over 2000 project proposals have been submitted with over 300 projects currently being implemented. The goal is to reduce borders and increase cooperation. Capacity building efforts include over 100 workshops organized on project preparation and implementation. Recommendations include increasing visibility, harmonizing rules and increasing available funds for programs.
VERA presentation by Ilkka Liikanen, UEFEva Rybkova
The University of Eastern Finland (UEF) was established in 2010 through the merger of the University of Joensuu and the University of Kuopio. One of UEF's rising areas of expertise is Russian and border studies. The VERA Centre for Russian and Border Studies was established in 2013 to build a multi-disciplinary research community across faculty departments. The Centre has over 20 professors and 30 post-doc researchers working on research themes related to Russia and bordering lands. Cross-border cooperation with Russian scholars has helped develop UEF's international expertise in Russian and border studies, with the goal of becoming a leading research unit in this field.
Borders and border crossing exercises by Atle StaalesenEva Rybkova
Borders and border-crossing exercises the document discusses. It focuses on cooperation between Norway and Russia in the Barents region to ease border restrictions and facilitate cross-border movement and trade. Joint exercises are held between the two countries' border guards to strengthen relationships and ensure smooth border processes.
European Border Dialogues 2013 presentation by Christer MichelssonEva Rybkova
Christer Michelsson gave a presentation on his experience as the Roving Ambassador of Finland to the South Caucasus countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. He discussed the history of the region from 1957 to 1991 and the geopolitical situation after 2008. Michelsson emphasized that successful cross-border cooperation requires political will, respect, trust, and recognized borders, and that civil society has an important role to play in the South Caucasus given the ongoing conflicts over disputed territories.
European Border Dialogues 2013 presentation by Vugar BayramovEva Rybkova
This document discusses the root causes and real characteristics of conflicts, as well as the causal mechanisms and approaches to cross-border cooperation. It identifies several endogenous and exogenous root causes of conflicts, including territorial and ethnic issues, great power politics, weak institutions, and historical legacies. It also examines the role of external actors and endogenous social and economic factors in conflicts. The document recommends approaches like promoting international law standards, peace-oriented education and propaganda, grassroots dialogue, and civil society engagement to improve cross-border cooperation.
Threats and opportunities in Russian-Finnish economic cbc - Euroregion Kareli...Eva Rybkova
This document summarizes the threats and opportunities in Russian-Finnish economic cross-border cooperation, using the example of the Euregio Karelia region. It finds that while the slow growth of Russia and Finland's economies pose threats, opportunities exist to deepen investment and innovation cooperation between businesses. Specifically, it sees potential to increase trade in services, industrial partnerships, and Finnish investment in Russia's modernization. Strong growth in passenger border crossings also provides opportunities if leveraged properly. Finally, it argues the Euregio Karelia model needs updating to address new realities while preserving its unique multi-level cross-border structure.
Euroregion Dniester presentation by Volodymyr MerezhkoEva Rybkova
This document summarizes the activities and goals of the Euroregion "Dniester", which aims to promote cooperation between Ukraine and Moldova. It brings together the Vinnytsia region of Ukraine and several districts from Moldova. Key activities include economic forums to encourage business ties, presentations promoting the Euroregion in Brussels and other cities, and conferences attended by over 100 members and EU officials. Priority projects focus on developing transportation links like a new bridge, expanding the Vinnytsia airport, and constructing sewage treatment plants along the Dniester River. Cultural and sports exchanges also aim to bring the communities closer together. The Euroregion "Dniester" welcomes further cooperation to strengthen ties between Ukraine and Moldova.
The Royal Norwegian Consulate General's participation in the Barents Cooperat...Eva Rybkova
The Royal Norwegian Consulate General facilitates cooperation across borders in the Barents region regarding economy, culture, and indigenous peoples. It works closely with the Barents secretariat and co-organizes local border cooperation days. The consulate also administers the local border traffic permit agreement between Norway and Russia, which allows travel within 30 km of the border without a visa for up to 15 days. Since 2013, over 2500 Norwegians and 1200 Russians have used the permit for shopping, business, and cultural events across the border. The consulate continues facilitating applications while awaiting a potential visa-free regime or opening of a Russian honorary consulate.
Finnish-Russian BCB in European Context by Jussi Laine Eva Rybkova
The document summarizes the history and trends of Finnish-Russian cross-border cooperation (CBC) from the post-WWII period to modern day. Key points include: (1) CBC has evolved from a state-controlled bilateral process to one increasingly integrated within EU-Russia relations and programs; (2) While the EU framework has strengthened CBC institutions, concerns remain about funding and the subordination of local actors; (3) The future of CBC will rely on balancing the EU's geopolitical priorities with grassroots cooperation.
This document provides an overview and introduction to the region of North Karelia in Finland. It discusses that North Karelia is the easternmost edge of the EU with 166,000 inhabitants across 13 municipalities. The regional capital is Joensuu with 74,000 inhabitants. The document highlights the regional economy is based on export industries and promising prospects for cooperation with Russia. It also summarizes North Karelia's contributions in forestry, wood products, mining, energy and tourism.
European border dialoque, sortavala workshopsEva Rybkova
This document summarizes the outcomes of three workshops from the European Border Dialogue in Sortavala, Finland.
The first workshop discussed regional cooperation across the border between Sortavala, Russia and Central Karelia, Finland. Cooperation has grown since the 1980s and a border crossing was opened in 1994. The Interreg program has also supported joint projects. The second workshop focused on learning from other EU regions' experiences with Euregions. Ensuring financial resources and the competence of Euregion organizations was discussed. The third workshop recommended overcoming political challenges by focusing on concrete people-to-people projects and involving civil society.
Lapland - CBC in Barents Region by Paivi Ekdahl Eva Rybkova
Cross-border cooperation in the Barents region has a long history, with cooperation between Nordic countries active for decades. EU programs since 1995 have furthered cooperation. Current programs like Kolarctic ENPI CBC bring financing to a higher level by allocating funds to the entire Barents area with one decision. While willingness to cooperate is strong, organizations often lack resources. Barents working groups provide a tool to systematically build cooperation between regional actors. In the future, it is important to find effective tools and ways to cooperate to create lasting stability beyond individual program timeframes.
1) The keynote speech discusses cross-border cooperation between Finland and Russia, noting that such cooperation has transformed borders from obstacles to opportunities for development in border regions.
2) It provides examples of cooperation programs between Finnish and Russian border regions, such as those promoting tourism and creative industries. These programs have led to economic growth and jobs in border areas.
3) The speech emphasizes that fully committed participation from regions on both sides of the border is key to making cross-border cooperation a success, and it looks optimistically to continued cooperation between Finland and Russia going forward.
The document discusses a system for indexing and monitoring transborder cooperation on the new eastern border of the European Union. It aims to quantitatively and qualitatively assess transborder cooperation to increase effectiveness through optimized governance. The system includes theoretical and practical activities. Theoretical activities include defining concepts like the object of indexing (transborder cooperation), types of indexes (general, special, single), and monitoring. Practical realization includes constructing indexes and applying the system to transborder cooperation between neighboring regions of Hungary, Slovakia, Romania and Ukraine. International working groups were established with about 40 experts to apply the methodologies.
This document discusses cross-border cooperation between Stara Lubovna, a town in northeastern Slovakia, and neighboring regions. It highlights several attractions in and around Stara Lubovna, including its castle, an open air museum of local folk culture, a historic military camp where historical battle reenactments are held yearly, and the nearby Pieniny National Park and spa village of Vysne Ruzbachy. The document promotes Stara Lubovna and its district as places of cultural and historical significance worth visiting.
The document summarizes the Slovak-Ukrainian Research and Educational Centre (SUREC) project. SUREC aimed to improve relations between Slovakia/EU and Ukraine through research, conferences, and educational exchanges over 18 months. Key topics included the Schengen border, European Neighborhood Policy, and regional development. The project involved 59 internships and conferences in Ukraine and Slovakia. SUREC publications and media coverage helped strengthen cooperation between Ukraine and Slovakia.
The document discusses the importance of transborder statistics for countries undergoing economic and political transitions. It outlines sample surveys and methods that can be used to monitor socioeconomic phenomena in transborder regions, such as questionnaire surveys at border crossings. Statistical information is provided on topics like demographics, business activity, employment, and tourism in border areas of Poland.
Elblag forum on cbc-serbia presentationEva Rybkova
The document summarizes cross-border and transnational cooperation programs in Serbia. It notes that Serbia has operational programs with neighboring countries including Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro. Over 2000 project proposals have been submitted with over 300 projects currently being implemented. The goal is to reduce borders and increase cooperation. Capacity building efforts include over 100 workshops organized on project preparation and implementation. Recommendations include increasing visibility, harmonizing rules and increasing available funds for programs.
1. Чмиль В.Я.
Заместитель Главы Республики Карелия –
Министр экономического развития
Республики Карелия
Valentin Chmil
Deputy Head of the Republic of Karelia Minister of Economic Development
Republic of Karelia
20.11.2013
2.
3.
4.
5. - содействие развитию внешнеторговых связей, в том числе обустройство
карельского участка российско-финляндской границы, развитие коммуникаций;
- привлечение инвестиций и современных технологий, прежде всего в
перерабатывающие отрасли, в лесном и сельском хозяйстве, в экологии и
энергосбережении;
-
внедрение
современных
технологий
в
сфере
здравоохранения
и
социального развития;
- сохранение и развитие культурного наследия;
-
развитие
образований,
людьми.
сотрудничества
учреждений,
на
уровне
общественных
ведомств,
организаций,
муниципальных
контактов
между
10. Интеррег
IIА Карелия
1996 – 2000 гг.
Тасис
1996 – 2001 гг.
Интеррег
IIIА Карелия
2000 – 2006 гг.
ППС Тасис
(для поддержки
Интеррег)
Программа «Соседство»
2005 «Интерреговская»
часть
2007 гг.
«Тасисная»
часть
ППС ЕИСП
«Карелия»
2007-2013 гг.
11.
12. Основная территория программы:
Республика Карелия,
Региональный Союз Кайну,
Региональный Союз Северная Карелия,
Региональный Союз Оулу.
Прилегающие территории:
Лапландия,
Северное Саво,
Мурманская область,
Архангельская область,
Ленинградская область,
Санкт-Петербург.
13.
1й заявочный тур: Трансграничные решения для пространственного,
экономического и экологического развития
2й заявочный тур: Сотрудничество в области туризма
3й заявочный тур: Сотрудничество в лесной отрасли и устойчивая энергетика
4й заявочный тур: Сотрудничество в сфере культуры
5й заявочный тур: Социальное благополучие
6й заявочный тур: Устойчивое использование природных ресурсов
14.
Реконструкция автомобильной дороги «Ихала –
Райвио – государственная граница
Ремонт
автомобильной
дороги
«Лоухи
–
международный автомобильный пункт пропуска
Суоперя»
3 проекта с финляндской стороны
15.
- принятие «Основных направлений деятельности
Еврорегиона «Карелия» до 2020 года» 17 декабря 2013
года в г. Йоэнсуу
- определение основных приоритетов Программы
«Карелия» на 2014-2020 годы в рамках Европейского
инструмента соседства
16.
- установление и строительство международного автомобильного пункта пропуска
«Сювяоро»;
- модернизация железнодорожных пунктов пропуска «Вяртсиля» и «Люття»;
- придание международного статуса автомобильной дороге от города Сортавала до
международного автомобильного пункта пропуска «Вяртсиля»;
- модернизация международного аэропорта «Петрозаводск»;
- строительство международных морских портов в городах Беломорск и Кемь;
- развитие гидрогенерации на территории Республики Карелия;
- использование возобновляемых источников энергии в ЖКХ;
- строительство автомагистрали «Онега» с придорожным сервисом от российскофинляндской границы через город Петрозаводск до границы Республики Карелия с
Ленинградской областью
17. Министерство экономического развития Республики Карелия
г. Петрозаводск, ул. Андропова д.2
тел.: (8142) 792 300
Ministry for Economic Development of the Republic of Karelia
Andropov st. 2, Petrozavodsk
+ 7 8142 792 300
www.gov.karelia.ru