Programme description
The programme's main aim is to strengthen the region's economic and social potentials. Supporting entrepreneurship, fostering sustainable and smart development in the Świętokrzyskie voivodeship will bring about a security and high quality of life for its citizens.
In the field of innovation the Świętokrzyskie region is still underperforming. Therefore, In line with regional smart specializations, the programme sets up measures to encourage the cooperation between enterprises and research and development facilities.
In the area of environment and climate, the programme will continue its actionsto protect biodiversity and in the management of drinking and waste-water. Moreover, to develop environmental risk forecasting and warning systems, the programme will favour municipal climate change adaptation projects. In the same vein, it will support advisory systems fostering climate neutrality. Further interventions are to drive the replacement of conventional energy sources with renewables.
Regarding mobility the programme is planning investments improving road safety and investments increasing the safety of non-motorized road users, as well as building infrastructure for zero-emission vehicles.
The programme will invest also in inclusive education, vocational training, de-institutionalized social and health services (mainly aimed at primary health care and outpatient care) as well as in sustainable tourism and culture.
Additionally, the European Social Fund (ESF +) will finance measures that focus on adapting the workforce to the rapidly changing labour market. Other interventions are aimed at improving the youth's access to the labour marker through the attinament of more relevant qualifications and professional experience. The programme will encourage the creation of new places in Kindergartens, especially in rural areas.
The programme contributes to the implementation of key EU priorities in the area of green growth, digitization, innovation and economic transformation.
Financial information
Breakdown of finances by priority axis
| Priority Axis | EU Investment | National Public Contribution | Total Public Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERDF | 1.051.387.852,00 | 185.539.036,00 | 1.236.926.888,00 |
| ESF+ | 404.860.000,00 | 71.445.885,00 | 476.305.885,00 |
| Total | 1.456.247.852,00 | 256.984.921,00 | 1.713.232.773,00 |
Priorities and Specific Objectives
Social Europe
Access to employment and activation measures for all
Equal access to quality social and healthcare services
Social integration of people at risk
Modernising labour market institutions
Gender balanced labour market participation
Adaptation of workers and enterprises to change
Quality and inclusive education and training systems
Lifelong learning and career transitions
Active inclusion and employability
Integration of third country nationals
Smarter Europe
Enhancing research and innovation
Reaping the benefits of digitisation
Growth and competitiveness of SMEs
Greener Europe
Energy efficiency
Renewable energy
Climate change adaptation
Sustainable water
Circular economy
Nature protection and biodiversity
Sustainable urban mobility
Connected Europe
Sustainable transport
Social Europe
Education and training infrastructure
Integration of marginalised communities
Access to health care
Culture and sustainable tourism
Europe closer to citizens
Integrated development in urban areas
Integrated development in rural and coastal areas