SWOT Report I - Central Europe

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Introduction The following analysis focuses on the strength and weaknesses (internal factors), as well as opportunities and threats (external factors) of the Mansfeld-Südharz district in regard of the utilisation of post-mining potentials and general development options. The analysis was carried out by the IOERs research team within ReSOURCE and was based on the previous project outputs “Regional Opening Workshops” (3.1.2.) and “Regional profiles” (3.1.3.). This SWOT paper will focus on strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the region. The resulting strategic options for regional development will be considered in the next project work step. For more detailed results of the analysis see the full SWOT matrix in annex 4.3. Strengths Utilisation of cultural potentials The Mansfeld-Südharz region has a variety of touristic potentials, which make the area an attractive place for leisure and recreation activities. The three main pillars of regional tourism are the heritage of the reformation leader Martin Luther (whose birth and dying place is in the town of Eisleben); the regional wine/vegetable growing tradition (around the lake area of the “Süßer See”) and the district’s mining history. The mining heritage is integrated into the district’s tourism strategy by utilising many of its cultural potentials, as for example the show mine in Wettelrode and the district’s restored mining railway in Hettstedt. The cultural potential of the region's mining heritage is also documented in the LEADER project “Kupferspuren”. Also underlining the strong connection between mining heritage and region are the typical cone dumps, which serve as important landmarks and symbols of regional identity. Existing network structures Since the integration of all parts of the former mining areas in one administrative structure in 2007, the region has been able to attract and use integrative projects for regional development (mainly LEADER+, but also a project funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Science). These projects were initiated by an informal network of actors from the region and often the utilisation of mining potentials played a prominent role. Important nodal point in this network is the region’s LEADER management. In regard to mining potentials especially the miners associations are an important actor, which argue for the preservation of the mining heritage in the area. A planned district-wide Marketing Ltd. might SWOT Mansfeld-Südharz 14
provide a structure, which could integrate these existing networks into a more institutionalised form. Positive location factors Another asset of the Mansfeld-Südharz district is the diverse structure of the local economy, which is mainly based on small and medium sized companies, many of which have been created as spin-offs from the former Mansfeld mining industry. Additional, the general location of the district in the centre of Germany and the good transport infrastructure (i.e. new motorway link) can be seen as an overall strength. Also the vicinity to the regional centres of Halle and Leipzig and the nearby tourism region of the Harz can be regarded as a positive element, which strengthens regional development options. Weaknesses Utilisation of natural potentials While there are natural potentials in the region (mine water, dumps and heaps), currently none of them is being utilised. While the regional ReSOURCE project partner (PP3) plans the exploration of geothermal energy generation from mine water, other ways of utilising natural potentials are currently not put forward. One reason for this missing initiative might be the lack of orderly rehabilitated former mining site (heaps, dumps), which prohibits the use of such places for i.e. biomass production. Internal organisation The region has internal administrative difficulties, which hamper the overall development of the region and the use of post-mining potentials. The unstable district structures over the last 20 years have resulted in accentuated rivalries between different municipalities in the area. This severely hinders the establishment of common strategic development goals for the region. This aspect is also highlighted by the fact that the district is currently part of two regional planning units – each covering only one part of the district. Consequently, there is a perceived lack of common identity in the region, despite the shared mining history and new administrative structures that unite the former mining areas. Overall, this has resulted in a lack of visions and leadership for the district. SWOT Mansfeld-Südharz 15
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