SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE N. 1:
To foster the sustainable economic growth in the cross-border region

Diversification of the current economic activities, support for the region to evolve into an economically strong region with high standard of living; development of new value chains; stimulus for research and development cooperation; clustering and business-support services; support to new technologies and innovations.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE N. 2:
To promote social cohesion and cross-border cooperation

Investment in human resource development; people to people actions; labour market initiatives; cultural exchanges; support for raising the adaptability of the labour force to the market demands; cross-border networks at all levels and sectors of activity, incl. support for preparation of mutually benefiting project proposals.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE N. 3:
To further develop the attractiveness and quality of life in the cross-border area

Balanced regional development based on protection and wise use of natural and cultural resources in the region; preservation of the ecological and cultural diversity; support for development of tourism based on the adequate and reasonable exploitation of the existing environmental and cultural assets in the target area.