Project ID: HUHR/2401/5.1/100
Project acronym: REACH-Hub
The REACH-Hub project, formally titled Regional Economic Advancement through Collaborative Hub, is a cross-border initiative designed to enhance cooperation in the Hungarian-Croatian border region.
Project Partners
- Lead Applicant (LA): ELTE Centre for Economic and Regional Studies based in Budapest and Pécs, Hungary
- Project Partner (A1): Association for Creative Development Slap based in Osijek, Croatia
Associated Strategic Partners
- Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Pecs-Baranya
- Public Institution Development Agency of Osijek-Baranja County
Project Aims and Objectives
The primary goal of REACH-Hub is to identify and dismantle administrative, economic, and social barriers that hinder cooperation in the Hungarian-Croatian cross-border region.
The project focuses on several key objectives:
- Identifying Barriers: The project investigates obstacles not just at the national level, but also those existing between county (NUTS-3) borders, which are often overlooked.
- Integrated Territorial Development (ITD): It promotes a methodology that links urban and rural areas using concepts like smart cities and smart villages.
- Bottom-Up Governance: The project utilizes the Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) methodology to empower local action groups and stakeholders in rural development.
- Innovative Solutions: REACH-Hub aims to provide innovative governance models (such as Living Labs and Shared Wealth models) and a space for local actors to co-create joint solutions.
- Regional Focus: The activities specifically target five NUTS-3 regions: Somogy and Baranya in Hungary, and Osječko-baranjska, Vukovarsko-srijemska, and Požeško-slavonska in Croatia.
Total budget: 239 766 EUR
The project is scheduled to run for 24 months, from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2027, with a total budget of 239,766 EUR
More information: Gábor Lados, lados.gabor@krtk.elte.hu
