​The Bodrogközi EGTC results from a partnership between Hungary and Slovakia, involving about 15 000 inhabitants in a 188,16 km² area.

 

The EGTC was created to involve the citizens in local development, and help local entrepreneurs enhancing the declining economy of the territory.

 

 

 Review of activities in 2016

 
Tasks
The EGTC represents an added value to the European Union's cohesion policy objectives as it defines development targets and objectives in the region. In this context, it provides knowledge on local specificities and trends including, for example, employment development.

In relation to ETC, the EGTC has drawn up a development plan for the target area. The plan deals with several economic sectors and includes the regional growth objectives through fostering economic development and social cohesion. However, the plan is not yet implemented but it is seen as providing an added value to the broader region (macro-regional strategy).

During the current programming period, the EGTC’s main task is to provide as much funding as possible to its members' development ideas. There are no obstacles for the EGTC to access and to implement ETC projects and programmes.

Challenges or issues
In the development plan, the EGTC draws up a new institutional network. The implementation of this modern, yet dynamic structure would represent a challenge.

Budget
HUF 3 million (approximately € 9,630).

Staff (in FTE)
Not relevant as the statutes of the EGTC specify that the relevant administrative tasks are carried out by a contracted non-profit organisation. This includes the preparation and the implementation of decisions. During 2016, the mandated body was the Public Youth Foundation (Ifjúságért Közhasznú Alapítvány).