Breaking down barriers: #ACCESS project’s interviews unveil key legal and administrative obstacles
Access + Other news + Policy-making | 15 December 2023
The #ACCESS project is committed to help cross-border cooperation between the Slovak Republic and Hungary through identifying and solving the still persisting administrative and legal obstacles. In order to achieve this, apart from conducting surveys involving the general public living in the border area, the project partners also carry out interviews with national authorities to capture their experiences and insights as well.
The purpose of these interviews is to delve into the multifaceted challenges faced by citizens and authorities in connection with different cross-border issues. By focusing on key sectors such as healthcare, territorial development, the labour market, and the economy, our team aims to identify the root causes of these obstacles. The insights garnered will play a pivotal role in shaping targeted interventions to eliminate these barriers.
So far almost 20 interviews were conducted and 15 more are currently being organised.
- The healthcare sector interviews revolved around ambulance services and rescue authorities, engaging with key figures in this domain.
- Territorial development discussions centred on understanding obstacles within this sector, particularly related to legislation.
- Interviews within the labour market explored challenges in labour offices, emphasising cooperation within the framework of legislation.
- In the economic realm, the project delved into obstacles within the Chamber of Agriculture, obtaining insights from representatives involved in agricultural cooperation as well as tourist destination management.
These interviews serve as a foundational step in the project, providing a comprehensive understanding of cross-border challenges. The information gathered will directly inform the #ACCESS project’s interventions, leading to the identification and elimination of specific legal and administrative barriers. Early next year the conducting and analysing of the interviews will continue as well as municipal reference groups with the decision making bodies will be organised about which more will be shared on the project’s website and Facebook page.
