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development strategies. See Section 3.1.3 and the ERDF programme’s priority axis 4 for further details on the action concerning holistic sustainable urban development under the ERDF.

In Denmark, actions under “Community-led social development” will be carried out under the EAFRD and the actions will contribute to the fulfilment of thematic objective 9. In addition, actions can be carried out under the EMFF, and if this is the case, the actions will contribute to the fulfilment of thematic objective 8.

Pursuant to the EAFRD regulation, local action groups (LAG) must be established in designated rural areas. In addition, pursuant to the EMFF regulation, local action groups (FLAG) can be established in designated fishery areas.

The budget for the LAG actions is expected to amount to 5.2% of the total budget for the EAFRD programme for the 2014–2020 period.

The action under the EAFRD to be carried out under the focus area “Promoting local development in rural areas” (6B) includes the following measures:

 investment in the food sector;

 enterprise creation and development;  basic services and urban renewal;  cooperation projects;

 preparation of local development strategies;  operation and development of local action groups.

The underlying general principle of the LEADER method is to ensure a high degree of local influence as part of implementing the programme action. The local democracy approach and decision-making process relating to implementation of projects is important and helps to promote local enthusiasm and project quality. The implementation of LAG projects according to the LEADER method contributes to strengthening the identity of the individual local area, which gets a developmental push to support business development, framework conditions, tourism and settlement.

Denmark will carry on the national rural-area network that has been created and developed through the 2007–2013 programme period. The network comprises organisations, associations and public administrations involved in the preparation and implementation of the development of rural areas in Denmark. Moreover, it is possible to establish a network concerning activities in fishery areas. 3.1.2. Integrated territorial investments (ITI)

The possibility of implementing integrated territorial investments (ITI) is not used in Denmark. 3.1.3. Sustainable urban development, including the principles for identifying urban areas where integrated actions for sustainable urban development are to be implemented and an indicative allocation for these actions at national level.

Under thematic objectives 1 and 4, the ERDF can help to support systemically sustainable urban development121 by bringing special focus to bear on addressing the environmental, energy-related

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and resource-related challenges in selected urban areas, with growth and business development in mind.

The ERDF action must constitute part of an overarching strategy which to a relevant extent describes a holistic effort in relation to the financial, climate-related, environmental, demographic and social challenges in the individual urban areas and which takes account of promoting cohesion between rural and urban areas. Previously developed strategies – including municipal development plans and Agenda 21 strategies for sustainable development – must be the basis for the strategy of the individual urban area.

ERDF action to create holistic sustainable urban development is limited to focusing on a small number of development and demonstration projects in selected urban areas. Under the heading

Smart Urban Innovation, it will be possible to support:

1. The development of methods and/or technologies which can result in “SMART” products, which can increase energy efficiency and resource efficiency in towns, cities and urban areas.

2. The testing of the method and/or technology concerned within the framework of projects taking place in selected urban areas in Danish towns and cities with a population of more than 30,000.

3. The evaluation of the project and the dissemination of results, including a description of how the project has distinct commercial potential,122 i.e. the potential to be marketable to other towns or cities facing similar sustainability challenges.

Projects, which must clearly demonstrate how energy consumption in urban areas with a population of more than 30,000 can be reduced, can concern one or more of the following three thematic areas: 1) Climate, water and urban areas; 2) Buildings in urban areas; 3) Waste management and prevention in urban areas (resource utilisation and recycling).

Refer to the ERDF programme for further details about the content-related options. Urban areas

The action targets urban areas with a population of more than 30,000, corresponding to the definition of growth and manufacturing towns used in the 2013 National Plan Statement.

Urban areas with more than 30,000 inhabitants serve as centres for commuting and workplaces and are deemed to have a certain capacity in relation to education, research, knowledge workplaces, experiences with sustainability/climate adaptation, etc., and for this reason provide a better basis for having an effect and for preparing holistic actions.

Urban areas with more than 30,000 inhabitants which can be considered for the action for sustainable urban development:

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Greater Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg, Esbjerg, Randers, Kolding, Horsens, Vejle, Roskilde, Herning, Helsingør, Silkeborg, Næstved, Fredericia, Viborg, Køge, Holstebro, Taastrup, Slagelse and Hillerød.

It should be noted that only these selected towns and cities may be included in an Urban Development Network at European level.

Five per cent of ERDF funds are to be used for sustainable urban development. This 5% will be earmarked in a separate priority (priority 4).

Table 12. Indicative allocation at national level for integrated sustainable urban development under the ERDF:

Fund Indicative allocation at

national level for integrated

sustainable urban

development under the

ERDF (EUR):

Percentage of total ERDF allocation (%)

ERDF 10,330,792 5%

3.1.4. The main priority areas for cooperation under the ESI Funds, taking account, where