INTERREG IVA

The INTERREG IV Programme was a European Union supported Structural Funds Programme which aimed to promote greater territorial cohesion. The overall theme of the Programme was to strengthen and deepen cross border co-operation with an emphasis on supporting strategic plans and projects which would maximise the impact of the funds throughout the eligible area.

Building on the successes and lessons of previous INTERREG Programmes, the INTERREG IV Programme aimed to support strategic Programme co-operation for a more prosperous and sustainable region.

In particular, the Programme focused on developing a dynamic economy, supporting infrastructure and promoting innovative ways of addressing specific regional problems.

Previous INTERREG Programmes operated on a Northern Ireland/Ireland cross- border basis. Following a re-definition of maritime borders by the European Union, a distinctive aspect of this Programme was the inclusion of Western Scotland, and the opportunity to promote co-operation between Scotland/Ireland/Northern Ireland, as well as maintaining and enhancing the Northern Ireland/Ireland co-operation