#ACCESS – Reference group in Balassagyarmat

Workshop meeting

Date: 6 February 2024

Location: Balassagyarmat

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

Planned agenda:

Greetings

  • Mr Gábor Csach, Mayor of Balassagyarmat City
  • Mr Ferenc Márkus, chief policy advisor, 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 Ipolyság-Balassagyarmat based on the background material sent in advance

Worskhop:

  • 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