Integrated projects as the instrument of the development of functional areas using the example of Bialystok Functional Area
Integrated projects as the instrument of the development of functional areas using the example of Bialystok Functional Area

Summary/Abstract: Goal – The objective of the paper is to identify the character of the integration of projects realizedusing EU funds in Bialystok Functional Area (BFA). There was formulated hypothesis which impliesthat integrated projects constitute the majority of undertakings realized within the instrument of integratedterritorial investments (ITI) in BFA.Research methodology – The analysis was based both on the subject literature and data from theinstitution responsible for the policy of BFA development, i.e. The Association of Bialystok FunctionalArea on the basis of information included in the SL 2014 system within the research conducted from20th to 31stJuly 2018.Score – The conducted analysis of integrated projects in BFA showed that they constitute an essentialinstrument in implementing the adopted development strategy of the functional area when considerableamount of funds is necessary to finance such enterprises.Originality/value – The paper’s value lies in the description and assessment of integrated projectsusing the example of BFA. It is a new way of conducting the development policy of these areas, whichmay be the basis for planning the strategy for the subsequent years.

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