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B. GROSSMANN F. LO PRESTIAGRICULTURE AND FISHERIESThe Region provides its support to two leading sectorsin the Nord-Pas de Calais: agriculture andfisheries. When it comes to agriculture, action istaken in the field of farming maintenance and developmentprogramme by promoting agriculturaldiversity while respecting the environment, andconsolidating its position in regional markets andmarkets throughout Northern Europe in the contextof Common Agricultural Policy reform. As far asfisheries are concerned, the Region undertakes farreachingactions such as support to the modernisationof boats and promotion of regional resources.RESEARCHThe Region has contributed to the creation and developmentof laboratories in the Nord-Pas de Calais, andto the emergence of regional research centres ofnational standing by bringing together university,laboratory and industrial figures in the framework ofstructured projects in state-of-the-art sectors. TheRegion currently consolidates these centres of competitivenessand excellence, including the "i-Trans"cluster. It ensures that its researchers are mobile, byproviding assistance and contributing to technologytransfer and supporting innovation by creating newcentres and platforms.D. BOKALO / RÉGION NORD-PAS DE CALAISRÉGION NORD-PAS DE CALAISNEW TECHNOLOGIESSince the 1990s, the Region has been workingtowards an interdependent information society. It isa pioneer in the area since it has created 175 cybercenters to introduce local people to new technologies.It works to provide broadband access throughoutthe region, supporting teaching initiativeswhich make use of the potential of new technologiesand building network use in research andhigher education, health and culture.HEALTHHealth indicators are still a source of concern in theNord-Pas de Calais, and the Region works to improvepublic health in the region. It takes part on threeactions: the fight against cancer, health and theenvironment, and supply of and access to healthcare.The Region thus demonstrates its desire to innovatein order to implement an effective public healthpolicy able to unite all involved actors.
2008Regional BudgetRegional Programmes1.9 billion Euros, withP. DUPUICHENVIRONMENTThe Region is today a recognised partner in environmentalmatters, in fields such as the preservationand promotion of bio diversity, environmentalquality, energy management and waste recycling.The region still bears the scars of its industrial heritageand is committed to regenerate its landscapeand further to demonstrate itself as a pioneer in thequest for real and shared sustainable development.CULTUREThe Nord-Pas de Calais is the top French regionalinvestor in culture. It boasts an exceptional culturalheritage: the biggest museum network in France,soon to be strengthened by the branch of theLouvre in Lens, numerous facilities, includingsome of international renown, such as the LilleNational Orchestra and a vibrant artistic creationprocess supported by the Region. The Region alsohosts major cultural events. Beside Lille2004European capital of culture programme, the Regioncreated "Cultural Belfries" in the framework of"Around Lille2004", and then "Regional capital ofculture", an event which has been launched in 2007and will be held every two years.Revenues86 M€Culture85 M€Apprenticeship227 M€Professionnel Training282 M€Education25%Tax levy4%Other revenues36%State subsidies371 M€Infrastructures-Transport22%Loans13%Motor fuel tax2007-2013Nord-Pas de CalaisEuropean FundingOP competitivenessE. WATTEAUERDF : € 700 MESF : € 380 MEAFRD : € 46 M
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