Factors contributing to the fostering of cooperation between local governments of the Three Seas area

 The Institute for the Development of the Local Government of the Lublin Province (IRST) is performing tasks related to local-government cooperation opportunities in theThree Seas Initiative area. It is part of a research project implemented by the Lubelskie Province financed from the funds of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, entitled The Economic Network of the Three Seas Regions  – a tool for cooperation between local governments in Central Europe. The objective of the research conducted by the Institute is to get insight into the needs and common challenges which local governments in Three Seas Initiative countries face, allowing such needs to be catered for through the implementation of specific projects. As a result of the studies, a report will be prepared including the analysis of conditions, needs and perspectives of joint activities pursued by local governments from Three Seas Initiative countries, with particular emphasis to be placed on the prospects of regions forming part of the Economic Network of the Three Seas Regions. Data acquired from local government entities, non-governmental organisations and community entities will be a support in this respect. Please answer the questions below. The questionnaire should be competed by a representative of a region* responsible for international cooperation, regional development or other similar tasks. The collected data is anonymous. It will be used solely for the purpose of the task referred to above.

*For the purpose of this survey, the term “region” means local and regional governments present in various states of the Three Seas Initiative (district, county, municipality, županija (Croatian county), state and other units at NUTS2 and NUTS3 levels).

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1. In your opinion, what factors are favourable to international cooperation? (Please choose maximum 2 answers)

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2. In your opinion, what factors hinder the establishment and maintenance of international cooperation? (Please choose maximum 2 answers)
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3. What is your general assessment of the cooperation between Central European states as part of the Three Seas Initiative
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Definitely unfavourable
Definitely favourable
4. What is your opinion about the cooperation of states as part of such initiatives as the Three Seas? *
5. In your opinion, what is the position of the Three Seas Initiative states in the European Union? *
6. In your view, can such initiatives as the Three Seas contribute to fostering integration processes in Europe? *
7. What is your assessment of the geopolitical situation of the Three Seas Initiative states in the context of contemporary global problems? *
8. What is your assessment of the need to cooperate as part of the Three Seas Initiative. (Please mark your opinion in an appropriate field). *
Definitely necessary
Rather necessary
Rather not necessary
Definitely not necessary
Political cooperation
Economic cooperation
Cooperation for security
Social and cultural cooperation
Cross-regional/ local government cooperation
Cooperation in the sphere of transport infrastructure
Cooperation in the sphere of tourism
Cooperation in the sphere of environmental protection
Cooperation in the sphere of education and science
9. In your opinion, is it justifiable to strengthen local government cooperation as part of the Economic Network of the Three Seas Regions? *
10. Is the region you represent interested in participating in/fostering cooperation as part of the Economic Network of the Three Seas Regions?  *
11. In your view, is the region where your entity is based interested in a regular participation in the 3Seas Local Government Congress in Lublin, organised as one of the results of the operations of the Economic Network of the Three Seas Regions?  *
12. In your opinion, what topics and issues should be the subject of debates as part of the 3Seas Local Government Congress? (Please choose maximum 2 answers) *
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13. What is your assessment of international infrastructure projects in the Three Seas area, such as Via Carpatia or Rail Baltica?
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14. Who, in your opinion, is likely to benefit most from infrastructure projects in the Three Seas area, such as Via Carpatia or Rail Baltica?
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15. In your opinion, can cross-regional cooperation as part of the Economic Network of the Three Seas Regions contribute to the development of the following areas: *
Definitely yes
Rather yes
Rather no
Definitely no
Rail transport and its effect on climate protection and transport safety
Road transport and its effect on improving the efficiency of road connections
Energy self-sufficiency
16. In your opinion, how can Three Seas regions jointly affect climate protection? (Please choose maximum 2 answers) *
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17. In your view, does the current geopolitical situation in Europe require the strengthening of cooperation in the sphere of energy security in the states of the Three Seas Initiative? *
18. Which of the forms of nature conservation has the greatest potential and is favourable to the implementation of joint projects as part of international cooperation?
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19. In your opinion, for what purposes can the natural resources of a region you represent be used? (Please choose maximum 2 answers) *
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20. Do you notice a need to undertake joint activities in the sphere of the regions’ natural resources as part of the Economic Network of the Three Seas Regions? *
21. In your view, should the “Digital Three Seas Initiative” include, in particular: (Please choose maximum 2 answers) *
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22. In your opinion, will the establishment of the Three Seas University Network contribute to strengthening local governments’ cooperation at the international level?  *
23. Which research areas should become essential for the Three Seas University Network? (Please choose maximum 2 answers) *
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24. What activities do you consider to be the most effective for international cooperation in the sphere of higher education? (Please choose maximum 2 answers) *
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25. What subject matter do you consider to be the most necessary for international cooperation in the sphere of higher education? (Please choose maximum 2 answers) *
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26. What initiatives do you consider to be the most necessary for international cooperation in the sphere of science and research? (Please choose maximum 2 answers)

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27. In your opinion, what are the main barriers of international cooperation in the sphere of education and science? (Please choose maximum 2 answers) *
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28. In your opinion, what are possible areas of cooperation between regions and the business sector? (Please choose maximum 2 answers) *
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29. What benefits can enterprises draw from the cooperation with the region you represent? (Please choose maximum 2 answers) *
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30. What factors make it difficult for enterprises from your region to engage in international cooperation? (Please choose maximum 2 answers) *
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31. What region's support, in your view, might contribute to the intensification of international cooperation between enterprises (please choose maximum 2 answers) *
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32. What activities in the sphere of international cooperation are most often taken in the region you represent? (Please choose maximum 2 answers) *
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33. Does the region you represent have in place a separate strategic or policy document which directly refers to international cooperation activities?

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34. In what state is the institution you represent based in? *
35. What sector does your institution represent? *
36. What is the population of the region in which your institution operates? *
Project “The Economic Network of the Three Seas Regions – a tool for cooperation between local governments in Central Europe” financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland as part of the “Public Diplomacy 2022” grant competition.
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