A Better Cooperation Governance (ISO1)
What are the common complaints we hear in our countries? Bureaucracy, inefficient administration, policies that don’t reflect everyday life, difficulties in border regions, and low trust in institutions. And it becomes even more complex when several regions from different countries try to make and implement joint decisions about it.
How do we deal with this? How do we improve the administrative efficiency? What kind of processes, tools, skills do the institutions need to work best and meet their core functions? Such challenges require cooperation across borders and sharing of experiences, practices and potential solutions. No single programme can fix these problems alone, but by working together, we can make real progress. Long-term collaboration between programmes will lead to meaningful results and pave the way for future improvements.
Who is this network for
This community is for representatives from Interreg programmes working on cooperation governance challenges. We also actively involve EU institutions to ensure the discussions have a broad impact.
What are we working on
In 2026, we will focus on showcasing how ISO1 supports stronger cooperation governance and sustainable cross-border solutions. Through a series of thematic webinars, we will explore how Interreg programmes use ISO1 to strengthen cooperation structures, address cross-border obstacles and support the development of cross-border public services. Each webinar will highlight practical experiences from Interreg programmes, bringing together programme representatives and experts to exchange insights and lessons learned from the current programming period.
Alongside these exchanges, we will prepare a set of communication materials, including publications, infographics and articles, complemented by a social media campaign. These materials will present key examples and messages emerging from ISO1 implementation and help share governance solutions across the Interreg community.
Why join us
- Gain valuable knowledge on governance issues.
- Learn from others’ experiences and share your own.
- Promote your programme’s success stories.
- Be part of an enthusiastic group working towards more efficient, impactful cooperation.
Contact
If you want to join the community, share your project stories, or simply learn more, reach out to Kelly Zielniewski.
Want to exchange on this topic?
Interact offers an online space for those working with ISO1, as well as other Policy Objectives to share information and exchange in our Inter programme collaboration network. You can find out more about our MS Teams environment on our Networks page, and see all our networks in our Portal.
If you would like to learn more about this, please contact Kelly Zielniewski
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