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ERDF-ESF OVERVIEW 2007-20131 INVESTMENTS IN SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE The «investments in social infrastructure» theme particularly concerned the ERDF. This theme chiefly covers the financing of infrastructure for educational purposes (higher education and research, educational success, etc.) for early childhood, for health (the elderly, disabled people, etc.) for housing (including student accommodation) but also other types of infrastructure such as major sporting facilities or the financing of innovative activities and initiatives In the public service field. EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS A cross-border early childhood centre City of Strasbourg 31 €1,680,000 ERDF 2011-2015 The purpose of this project is to build a cross-border early childhood centre alongside the Pont de l'Europe on the Strasbourg side. This facility will help meet the childcare needs of the people of Kehl and Strasbourg. This bilingual multi-reception centre provides 60 places shared out on an equal basis between children living in Kehl and Strasbourg. This initiative is the result of a joint need for additional group childcare places for children aged from three months to 4 years old and the political will to create a genuine cross-border crèche in the heart of the Strasbourg-Kehl urban area. Supporting professional training in Guiana Maison familiale rurale du Littoral Ouest Guiana 31 €1,621,400 ERDF 2010 The Mana rural and family centre is a professional training centre specialising in the agricultural sector. This organisation targets young people and adults, many of whom have dropped out of the traditional educational and training systems. The centre combines theoretical teaching and work on site, taking account of the differing levels and specific characteristics of each pupil. It also offers ongoing training for adults seeking training leading to a qualification. The expansion of the centre, financed by the ERDF, has made it possible to increase the reception capacity of this site. 1. Thematic overview of December 31 2013 1 « As an association, our aim in seeking European funding was to enable young people in Guiana to gain access to suitable training » Adolphe ACHILLE - President of the MFR association. Photo credits: 1. Petro Feketa - Fotolia.com- 2.Maison familiale rurale du Littoral Ouest - 3. irinaizmir - Fotolia.com Rhin Supérieur

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Thematic Overview 2007-2013 of The ERDF-ESF Programming

Cover
Summary
Improving institutional capacities at a national, regional and local level
Reducing costs hindering the development of outermost regions (OMR)
Technical assistance
Research, technological development and entrepreneurial spirit
The information Society
Transport
Energy
Environment and risk prevention
Tourism
Culture
Urban/rural regeneration
Improving the capacities of workers, companies and company managers
Improving access to employment and sustainability
Improving the social inclusion of disadvantaged persons
Development of human capital
Investments in social infrastructure
Promoting reforms in the fields of employment and social inclusion

Thematic Overview 2007-2013 of The ERDF-ESF Programming