Original scientific paper

CRITIQUE OF THE TRADITIONAL CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION PROJECT COMMUNICATION LIFECYCLE MODEL

Matej Požarnik ; ProFUTURUS d.o.o., Maribor, Slovenia
Vesna Sotlar ; ProFUTURUS d.o.o., Maribor, Slovenia

Abstract

Cross-border cooperation projects constitute an excellent opportunity for the provision of funds required to start up the cooperation of project partners from neighbouring countries. The programmes are intended to establish the grounds for sustainable cooperation in the future. Experiences indicate that the programmes support single projects that do not provide for sustainability but end dismally after co-financing has been completed. Experiences and examination of past cross-border projects have served as the basis for developing a model that would provide for a sustainable lifecycle of cross-border cooperation projects. This model is based on the drawing up of an action plan that would provide for the continuity of project results and for the active involvement of project target groups during the project idea generation stage.

Keywords

European territorial cooperation; cross-border cooperation; operational programme; calls for tender; project; project lifecycle; sustainability

Hrčak ID:

137714

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/137714

Publication date:

31.3.2015.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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