2. Overview
Our project
INTERREG IVB
The application process
Partnership working
Our experiences
Further information and assistance
3. CCIA project
At a glance
8 partners
6 million Euros
Creates a single off the shelf toolkit
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6 pilot projects
Single design frame
Creating an environment for delivery and growth
4. The Project Partnership
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WCVA - Lead Partner Wales, UK
Spice Innovations – Wales, UK
New Economics Foundation – UK
Lambeth Council – London, UK
Limburg.net – Belgium
Amsterdam East – Netherlands
Qoin – Netherlands
Nantes - France
5. Outputs and legacy
• Raised awareness of cc’s as viable vehicles for
improving communities making them more socially,
environmentally and economically sustainable
• Off the shelf toolkit for the development and
implementation of community currency systems
6. How we are funded
INTERREG IVB North West Europe (NWE) Programme is
a financial instrument of the European Union’s Cohesion
Policy.
EU Cohesion Policy is designed to implement measures
which will boost economic growth in the 27 Member
States thereby reducing the gap in their respective levels
of development.
7. INTERREG IVB
Strategy & Vision
INTERREG IVB North West Europe (NWE) Programme is
a financial instrument of the European Union’s Cohesion
Policy.
EU Cohesion Policy is designed to implement measures
which will boost economic growth in the 27 Member
States thereby reducing the gap in their respective levels
of development.
8. INTERREG IVB
Application process
Calls for proposals
Formulate project idea, identify partners
Application submitted by Lead Partner (excel file)
Approval process
Subsidy contract
9. INTERREG IVB
Partnership working
Transnationality
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Joint design
Joint implementation
Joint delivery
Joint financing
Benefit the NWE area
Partnership agreement
10. INTERREG IVB
Our Experience – benefits
• Access to funding
• Exposure
• Access to expertise
• Improved delivery of service
• Development of management systems
• Creation of a knowledge pool
• Experience in partnership working
11. INTERREG IVB
Our Experience – barriers we faced
Loss of one of the partners
No advance payment
Fluctuations in the Euro
Conflicting needs amongst partners
12. INTERREG IVB
Our Experience – key points
Good levels of support available
Preparation costs
Additional levels of eligibility
Joint Technical Secretariat
Common costs recovery
100% Audit
13. Further information
About the CCIA Project
• Visit the CCIA website www.communitycurrenciesinaction.eu
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One of the five European Territorial Co-operation ProgrammesA financial instrument of the European Union’s Cohesion Policy.50% intervention rate
What is a community currency Is a local currency (paper or electronic) that is often used to stimulate the local economy and community by encouraging spending at a local level or rewarding residents for positive behaviour that has a impact on the community
One of the five European Territorial Co-operation ProgrammesA financial instrument of the European Union’s Cohesion Policy.50% intervention rate
One of the five European Territorial Co-operation ProgrammesA financial instrument of the European Union’s Cohesion Policy.50% intervention rate
One of the five European Territorial Co-operation ProgrammesA financial instrument of the European Union’s Cohesion Policy.50% intervention rate
One of the five European Territorial Co-operation ProgrammesA financial instrument of the European Union’s Cohesion Policy.50% intervention rate
One of the five European Territorial Co-operation ProgrammesA financial instrument of the European Union’s Cohesion Policy.50% intervention rate
One of the five European Territorial Co-operation ProgrammesA financial instrument of the European Union’s Cohesion Policy.50% intervention rate
What is a community currency Is a local currency (paper or electronic) that is often used to stimulate the local economy and community by encouraging spending at a local level or rewarding residents for positive behaviour that has a impact on the community