#ACCESS – Reference group in Putnok

Workshop meeting

Date: 5 February 2024

Location: Putnok

The purpose of the workshop is to provide information and project ideas for the development of  the cross-border functional area of Ózd, Putnok and Tornaľa, as well as to identify the obstacles that make integration difficult.

Planned agenda:

Greetings

  • Mr Barnabás Tamás, Mayor of Putnok City
  • Mr Dávid Bán, regional cooperation officer, Ministry of Public Administration and Territorial Development, Hungary
  • Mr Peter Balún, Head of Department, Ministry of Investment, Regional Development and Information Technology, Slovakia (tbc)

Professional program

Introductory presentations:

  • Mr Gyula Ocskay, Secretary General of CESCI: Brief presentation of the ACCESS project
  • Mr Mátyás Jaschitz, director of CESCI: Presentation of the cross-border functional catchment area of Ózd-Putnok-Tornalja based on the background material sent in advance

Workshop:

  • Discussing the findings of the background material with the participants
  • Identification of zonal joint development opportunities and projects
  • Discussing the factors hindering cross-border cooperation
  • Identification of invitees for further workshops

Lunch