#ACCESS – Reference group in Košice

Worksop meeting

Date: 6 March 2024

Location: Košice

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

Planned agenda:

Greetings

  • Ms Lucia Gurbáľová, Deputy Mayor of Košice City
  • Mr Dávid Bán, regional cooperation officer, Ministry of Public Administration and Territorial Development, Hungary
  • Representative of the Joint Secretariat of Interreg VI-A Hungary-Slovakia (tbc)
  • Ms Julianna Máté, director of Via Carpatia EGTC

Professional program

Introductory presentations:

  • Mr Rudolf Bauer, director of CESCI Carpathia: Brief presentation of the ACCESS project
  • Mr Mátyás Jaschitz, director of CESCI: Presentation of the urban area, based on the background material sent in advance

Workshop:

  • Discussing the findings of the background material with the participants
  • Identification of joint development opportunities and projects addressing the urban zone
  • Discussing the obstacles hindering cross-border integration
  • Identification of invitees for further workshops

Lunch