Objectives, priorities and measures

The programme’s overall objective is to intensify and deepen cooperation in an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable way between Zakarpatska, Ivano-Frankivska and Chernivetska regions of Ukraine and eligible and adjacent areas of Hungary, Romania and Slovakia.

The Programme offers a wide range of opportunities to the potential Beneficiaries through the specific priorities and measures. The aim of each priority has been established, as follows:

Priority 1: Promote economic and social development

Knowledge transfer and practice-sharing to promote joint developments of businesses and increase turistic attractiveness of the area

Measure 1.1 Harmonised development of tourism
Measure 1.2 Create better conditions for SMEs and business development

Priority 2: Enhance environmental quality

To enhance the quality of air, waters, soil and forestry resources and reduce risks of damages on natural environment

Measure 2.1 Environmental protection, sustainable use and management of natural resources
Measure 2.2 Emergency Preparedness

Priority 3: Increase border efficiency

To increase efficiency of border management on the Ukrainian border

Measure 3.1 Improvement of border crossing transport infrastructure and equipment at border controls

Priority 4: Support people to people cooperation

To improve the effectiveness of public services and increase mutual understanding of various groups of the society

Measure 4.1 Institutional cooperation
Measure 4.2 Small scale “People to people” cooperation