Role Of Cross-border Cooperation Research Articles

Prospects for the development of Ukrainian-Polish cross-border cooperation in the environmental sphere

Abstract Subject and purpose of work: The purpose of the article is to study the peculiarities of the development of environmental cross-border cooperation, as well as to determine the prospects and ways of deepening interregional Ukrainian-Polish cooperation in the environmental sphere. The relevant international environmental cooperation of the states contributes to the improvement of the environment and provides a defined level of environmental safety. The challenges of international economic greening as well as the needs in cooperation between the neighboring states indicate that studying of the ecological state on the cross-border territories is considered to be of great significance. Materials and methods: The methods used are the analytical and descriptive ones based on the critical literature review and an experiential reflective attitude on the key issues concerning the cross-border cooperation, ecological safety, and prospects of development of environmental cooperation. Results: The role of cross-border cooperation in ensuring environmental security was studied in the article. The strategic priorities of Ukrainian-Polish environmental cooperation were considered. As a result of the analysis of the current state and the achieved results, the prospects for further ecological cooperation between Ukraine and the Republic of Poland in the conditions of European integration were revealed. Conclusions: It is concluded that to assure the development of the Ukrainian-Polish cross-border environmental cooperation and to build the ecological safety system on the trans-frontier territories it is required at the regional level to establish partnership relationships in the environmental and economic sector; to intensify the environmental and economic international cooperation at various cross-border scales; to create a network of cross-border environmental information centers; to promote the environmental public education in the border regions of the neighboring states etc.

Cross-Border Cooperation within the European Neighborhood and Partnership Instrument “Ukraine-Romania-Moldova”

Under the current conditions of expanding globalization, the role of cross-border cooperation in the life of regions and communities is growing and new opportunities are opening up to intensify economic activity in peripheral areas and increase their competitiveness. Cross-border cooperation is aimed at overcoming the negative aspects of the existence of borders and the consequences that have arisen in the border areas due to their location on the national outskirts of states and aims to improve living conditions. Among the main goals of such cooperation are: overcoming existing stereotypes and prejudices on both sides of the border; removing political and administrative barriers between neighboring nations; creation of economic, social and cultural infrastructure, subject to the formation of joint bodies, economic entities, centers, etc. The article describes the main aspects of cross-border cooperation between Romania, Moldova and Ukraine. Romania is an important partner for the countries of Eastern Europe and, as one of the youngest EU countries, has considerable experience that could help partner countries to carry out effective socio- economic reforms and fight corruption. Ukraine-Romania- Moldova cross-border cooperation is part of the European Neighborhood and Partnership Instrument and plays an important role in developing mutually beneficial relations between states, addressing socio-economic, environmental and security issues, and is an effective means of Ukraine’s European integration. The Joint Action Plan “Ukraine-Romania- Moldova” 2007–2013 of the European Instrument has significantly affected the revival of cross-border cooperation between Ukraine, Romania, Moldova, especially the cooperation of local and regional authorities, communities and civil society institutions. During the program, more than 140 projects were implemented, which contributed to the development of transport infrastructure in border areas, energy networks, water and waste management, funded projects for cooperation between universities, research institutes and local authorities. There are positive dynamics of cross-border cooperation between Ukraine and Romania, in particular, important infrastructure projects are being implemented under the “Joint Black Sea Basin Joint Operational Program 2014–2020” and EU Joint Operational Program Romania-Ukraine 2014–2020”.

The role of cross-border cooperation in improving the level and quality of life

Does cross-border cooperation facilitate or impede the quality of family life in the region? This article examines this question using empirical examples of cross-border cooperation Programmes in the Polish-Belarusian-Ukrainian borderland. It is shown that the processes of cross-border cooperation have a significant positive impact on the quality of life of the local population and regional development.

The Role of Cross-Border Cooperation in Modernising Public Administration (Experience of the Trnava Region, Slovakia)

The former post-socialist countries have become examples of the institutional transformation of public administration systems. An indispensable element of optimising public administration is intensification of cross-border cooperation and implementation of joint sustainable development programmes in the cross-border regions.It has been found that an efficient cross-border cooperation model in Slovakia was introduced after joining the European Union. The financial support within the Interreg EU programme, implemented during 2007–2013 (Interreg IV) and 2014–2010 (Interreg V), has played an essential role. It has been proved that the most effective model is the cross-border cooperation model in Trnava Region, territorially implemented with the neighbouring regions of Austria, Hungary and the Czech Republic. It has been determined that the main directions of cross-border cooperation in the Trnava self-governing region are realization of joint socio-economic programmes (strategies of economic growth and regional employment, cultural and educational projects, transport system, etc.) as well as cooperation between municipal administrations on the issues of administrative systems optimization. It has been proved that the vast share of European financial resources (for instance, the European Regional Development Fund), aimed at the development of regional cooperation, should, above all, bridge the administrative resource gap between urban and rural areas and ensure that local communities have free and equal access to administrative resources.The traditions of effective cross-border cooperation between the Trnava self-governing region and respective cross-border regions of the Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary have been prolonged in the format of the European Interreg V Consolidation Programme for the period of 2014-2010. Cross-border projects are usually implemented for a period of 1–2 years, being aimed at fortifying intercultural ties on the neighbour territories. In Trnava Region it is strategically important to intensify cross-border cooperation in order to increase inter-institutional cooperation at the level of municipal administrations as well as strengthen cross-border ties at the level of population.The correlation of strategic goals with the outcomes of cross-border cooperation with Euroregions, while retaining substantial financial support from the EU structures, is among the priority tasks.

Territorial cohesion trends in Inner Scandinavia: The role of cross-border cooperation – INTERREG-A 1994–2010

The article examines whether the goal of territorial cohesion can be achieved in the area designated ‘Inner Scandinavia’ through the interventions of the European Union's cross-border cooperation programme, INTERREG-A. The programme supports a polycentric development of the Inner Scandinavian border region, which is one of three Swedish-Norwegian INTERREG-A sub-programmes. Since 1994 substantial progress has been made in the Swedish-Norwegian INTERREG-A programme, which recently ended its third generation (2007–2013), with the overarching goals of strengthening the attractiveness and competitiveness of the border region. Progress can be witnessed in the improved selectivity of the projects, which have become fewer, with more funding and more focus on innovation, and of the involved partners, with increasing participation by universities and research centres. However, despite the maturity of the Nordic cross-border programme, many challenges lie ahead. In general, the Swedish-Norwegian border region continues to lag behind in the Scandinavian socio-economic context, in which the main urban agglomerations (Stockholm, Oslo, and Gothenburg) benefit from competitive territorial advantages such as human capital, knowledge centres, decision-making structures, access to capital, and accessibility.

International cooperation of border settlements in strategies for development of small and semi-medium cities: case-study of Kaliningrad Region (Russian Federation)

The role of cross-border cooperation of Kaliningrad region’s of Russian Federation border municipalities in its development strategiesare observed. Significance of cross-border cooperation of small and semi-medium cities for its socio-economic development isanalysed. The main spheres of cooperation between small and semi-medium border settlements of Kaliningrad region, Poland andLithuania have been defined. The theoretical base on cross-border cooperation (Russian and foreign researchers) was analysed, andfive geographical methods were used on preparation the article.KEY WORDS: development strategy, cross-border cooperation, border settlements, small and semi-medium-sized cities, socio-economicdevelopment.

Методика оценки приграничной специализации межрегиональных взаимодействий приграничных регионов и результаты пилотной оценки

Cross-border cooperation as a type of interregional interaction is becoming a significant factor of border region development. It is the result of intensification of the contact function of the border and increasing economic openness between cross-border regions; so the roots of current development are quite easy to pinpoint. However, assessment of the effects of cross-border cooperation on the development of border regions appears to be a scientific challenge. In this paper, we offer an approach to the assessment of the role of cross-border cooperation in the general system of interregional interactions between adjacent regions. We present a system of indices to describe cross-border specialization of interregional interactions in certain fields; namely, investment, international trade, tourism, and migration. Cross-border specialization determines the role of cross-border cooperation in the general complex of regional external relations. The empiric data we have gathered was used to develop and implement a pilot assessment of cross-border specialization of interregional interactions characteristic of the border regions of the Russian Northwestern federal district. The article offers cross-border specialization indices for each border region of the Northwestern federal district of the Russian Federation. With their help, we were able to identify the spheres of interaction with the highest degree of cross-border specialization, and, in particular, foreign investment and business activity with the participation of foreign capital.

The Role of Crossborder Cooperation in Socioeconomic Development Based on the Example of Euroregions Niemen and Pomerania

The Role of Crossborder Cooperation in Socioeconomic Development Based on the Example of Euroregions Niemen and Pomerania