INTERREG IVB/C

Transnational and Inter-regional Co-operation

The SEUPB has a role to facilitate North/South participation in the INTERREG IVB Transnational Programmes which are relevant to Northern Ireland.

These programmes are:

  • Northern Periphery Programme 
  • North West Europe Programme 
  • Atlantic Area Programme

The SEUPB acts as the Regional Contact Point for Northern Ireland in the Northern Periphery Programme and works in an advisory and signposting role for the North West Europe Programme and the Atlantic Area Programme.

The SEUPB also works in an advisory and signposting role for North/South participation in the INTERREG IVC Inter-regional programme.

The SEUPB is also responsible for carrying out the First Level of Control for all Northern Ireland projects that are participating in the INTERREG IVB and IVC programmes.

For more more information please contact Teresa Lennon. Email: teresa.lennon@seupb.eu

What is Cross-border, Transnational and Inter-regional Co-operation?

Under the new European Territorial Co-operation Objective (INTERREG IV Programme), programmes are divided into three different strands: cross-border, transnational and interregional co-operation. 

The main differences between the three ‘types' of co-operation are as follows:

Cross-border (INTERREG IVA) programmes aim to bring adjacent cross-border regions closer together through the development of joint projects. Under these programmes, projects can be financed in a wide variety of themes e.g. culture, tourism, economic development and transport. The SEUPB manages the INTERREG IVA Programme for Northern Ireland, Ireland and Western Scotland.

Transnational programmes (INTERREG IVB) aim to promote a higher degree of territorial integration, with a view to achieving sustainable, harmonious and balanced development across the EU and better territorial integration with candidate and other neighbouring countries. Key areas of focus include: Innovation, Environment, Accessibility and Sustainable Urban Environment.

There are 13 programme zones, three of which are relevant to Northern Ireland - Northern Periphery Programme, North West Europe Programme and Atlantic Area Programme.

Inter-regional Co-operation (INTERREG IVC) focuses on the identification, analysis and dissemination of good practices by public authorities in order to improve the effectiveness of regional and local policies. Co-operation projects are eligible across all 27 EU states, plus Norway and Switzerland.

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