‘The Pomorskie voivodeship has a clear vision of development worked out in social dialogue in the form of the Pomorskie Voivodeship Development Strategy 2030 and five Strategic Regional Programmes that cover key areas. Now it also has the European Funds for Pomerania 2021-2027 programme. The region's excellent performance to date in implementing the previous perspective makes it possible to look to the future with optimism’, Deputy Minister of Development Funds and Regional Policy Marcin Horała said.

‘The region planned the continuation of many projects in its programme, e.g. Invest in Pomerania, developing the network of vocational schools in Pomerania and consistent development of cycling paths. Such long-term measures bring the best and most durable effects. Regeneration is also one of the specialities of Pomerania. In this area, the voivodeship authorities have worked out unique solutions for the implementation of integrated projects involving ERDP and ESF+ resources. This approach will continue in the years 2021-2027’, Deputy Minister added.

Good programme for Pomerania’s development

On 7 December 2022, the European Commission approved the European Funds for Pomerania 2021-2027 programme. Thanks to it, the Pomorskie voivodeship will have resources worth approximately EUR 1.75 billion, including:  

• Approx. EUR 1.25 billion from the European Regional Development Fund, 
• Approx. EUR 0.5 billion from the European Social Fund Plus. 

The programme consists of the following seven substantive priorities and two technical assistance priorities:

• European Funds for competitive and smart Pomerania – approx. EUR 183.81 million,
• European funds for green Pomerania – approx.  EUR 342.89 million,
• European funds for mobile Pomerania – approx.  EUR 148.41 million,
• European funds for better connected Pomerania – approx. EUR 250.72 million,
• European funds for socially strong Pomerania (ESF+) – approx. EUR 477.24 million,
• European funds for socially strong Pomerania (ERDP) – approx. EUR 233.53 million,
• European funds for Pomerania closer to citizens – approx. EUR 45 million.

The resources will finance many projects, e.g. in areas such as:

• Scientific research and the implementation of its results in the economy,
• Development of enterprises and services for entrepreneurs,
• Development of digital solutions and services benefitting residents,
• Protection of environmental resources and counteracting climate changes,
• Increasing energy effectiveness,
• Using renewable energy sources,
• Development of sustainable urban transport,
• Expansion of communication infrastructure,
• Development of social and health infrastructure,
• Social and professional inclusion of residents of the region,
• Education and improvement of professional qualifications of residents of the region,
• Regeneration of degraded areas,
•  Supporting tourism and culture in the region.