In my thesis (dissertation) I am focusing on developing a business plan and potential use in its implementation funding from the European Union. Drawing of EU funds is currently very topical and debated issue, however many people are still not fully aware of how to draw money from the grant system. There are numerous of operational programs which subjects can draw the money from, but it's difficult to specify which project can apply for which funds. The aim of this work is to show clearly the possibilities of using EU funding in the tourism sector for the period 2007 - 2013, focusing on small businesses, especially in the Northeast region of cohesion. I chose this area because the subject of a business plan is the reconstruction of the loft in Jánské Lázně, which falls into this region. Reconstruction aim is to develop two apartments, which will be used for short-term lease. A business plan and an analysis of grant opportunities has been developed for this particular project in order to choose the best program from which you can apply for the grant.

The aim of the thesis is the regional differentiation analysis in the European Union territory. Thesis is focused on the EU Regional policy (its origin, development, objectives and instruments) and mainly on the demographic and economic differentiation in the EU. The demographic differentiation is qualified through the use of natural population increase, net migration and settlement structure. For the economic differentiation there have been used indicators such as GDP per inhabitant, employment and unemployment rate.

The thesis examines regional differentiation in Spain in the context of the use of EU funds. First part depicts general and economic characteristics of Spain including a description of the current economic situation and the situation on the labor market which both are essential for the given topic. This thesis also presents EU regional policy and focuses in more detail on its application in selected regions in Spain (Basque Country, Andalusia) since Spain´s entry into the EC until present. The last part examines regional differences in Spain and their development over time with the use of economic and other indicators. The analysis of a coefficient of variation (CV) is also used for a better evaluation of real convergence of Spanish regions.

There is a large economic inequality between the autonomous communities of Spain. The EU Regional Policy contributes to reduce regional disparities by providing funds to support the convergence of backward regions and the competitiveness of more developed areas. The aim of the thesis is to compare the evolution of socioeconomic indicators and evaluate their impact on the economy of Spain.

Master´s thesis deals with a proposal of the project financing from the EU funds, which is related to reconstruction of the boarding house on the east of Slovakia. The proposal of the project is created from the structure of a feasibility study and on the basis of evaluation by net present value is the investment project regarded as profitable.

The thesis clarifies the role of tourism in regiona development. The first chapter deals with the characteristics of tourism in the Czech Republic and its economic importance. The second chapter presents the EU regional policy with a focus on tourism. The last chapter deals with a specific project, which was succesful in application for grant from the Regional Operational Programme NUTS II Severovýchod. The thesis should explain why tourism is supported by the EU as well as provide comprehensive information to persons interested in EU grants in the area of tourism.

The aim of this study is to determine regional income level and disparities in CEECs and Turkey in a comparison of new 26 NUTS-II regions for Turkey with 49 NUTS-II regions of CEECs in the period of 1995 and 2001 by using the indicator of GDP per capita in terms of purchasing power standard. In this study, furthermore, those questions have been discussed: whether the EU is a chance for reducing regional inequalities and growth of the regional wealth in Turkey, and whether Turkey is another thread for the EU regional policy in the future on the enlargement process for the EU. In this study, it is also examined regional income level and disparities in the EU-15, the EU-25, the EU-27, and the EU-28 in case accession of Turkey to the Union. The analyses are carried out for 207 NUTS-II regions of the EU-15, for the EU-25 (248 NUTS-II), for the EU-27 (262 NUTS-II) and for the EU-28 (288 NUTS-II) in terms of the latest available data of GDP per capita in PPS for 2001. The regional income disparities are discussed by using the most well known measures of regional inequality / i.e., Maximum to Minimum Ratio (MMR), Coefficient of Variation (CV), Relative Mean Deviation (Rw) and Theil Index (T). In case accession of Turkey to the EU, her NUTS-II regions would take an advantage of benefit assistance of the EU regional policy instruments along with the CEECs&rsquo / whereas, the seven NUTS-II regions of current three member states would continue to benefit of this assistance, i.e. 3 NUTS-II regions of Greece, 3 for Portugal and only one NUTS-II region for Spain. In the accession-period of Turkey, which will start accession-negotiations with the EU on 3 October 2005, she should adjust her regional policy and regional development projects in light with the EU regional policy and its financial instruments in order to utilize that advantage.

From among all the presented financial tools the one which meets best the project requirements is the measure Rural development program {--} axis III. 1.3. Promotion of tourism, which implements the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development. As indicated by the title, the fund supports projects that may improve the quality of tourism in rural areas. The golf course is exactly the project that fits this category.

Cette recherche étudie la mise en œuvre de la politique de cohésion communautaire en Région Sicile en analysant particulièrement son volet culturel. En adoptant une approche à l’échelle microscopique basée sur de nombreux entretiens, nous mettons à jour un cadre d’intervention inopérant. Caractérisée par son extrême complexité, la politique de cohésion, élaborée dans le cadre d’une gouvernance multiniveaux, s’articule difficilement avec la politique de développement des régions et pays concernés. Sa mise à l’épreuve du terrain révèle des failles remettant lourdement en cause son efficacité. La culture y est reconnue pour sa contribution au développement du tourisme fondé sur la valorisation du patrimoine, envisagé comme l’une des principales ressources locales. Pourtant, l’évolution divergente du référentiel culturel à Bruxelles, en Italie et en Sicile a précarisé sa place et reflète une vision réductrice qui s’intéresse uniquement à son impact économique. Par ailleurs, cette politique promeut le principe du partenariat, qui suppose l’implication de l’ensemble des parties prenantes d’un territoire. En Sicile, la Région se réserve pourtant la grande majorité des financements disponibles, forte de son pouvoir et de sa compétence culturelle, au détriment d’un secteur culturel faiblement structuré qui reste globalement exclu. Enfin, la politique de cohésion apparaît comme un révélateur des crises politiques sicilienne et européenne : certains acteurs institutionnels insulaires privilégient volontairement l’inertie, tandis que le manque de réaction des institutions communautaires pourrait traduire l’absence de volonté de promouvoir une réelle cohésion européenne. / This research explores the implementation of the communitarian Cohesion policy in the Sicily Region, focusing on its cultural component. An approach at the microscopic scale based on numerous interviews discloses an ineffective operating framework. The extreme complexity of the Cohesion policy, which is the produce of a multilevel governance system, presents difficulties when it comes to its articulation with the national or regional Development policies. Its implementation at the grass root level shows flaws that heavily hinder its effectiveness. Culture is acknowledged for its contribution to the development of a heritage-based tourism, which is considered to be a major local asset. And yet, the increasingly divergent interpretation of the cultural referential in Brussels, Italy or Sicily has weakened its role, reflecting a simplistic vision focussing only on its economic impact. In addition, Cohesion policy promotes the principle of partnership, implying the involvement of all the stakeholders in a region. However, in Sicily the powerful regional government is still by far the main beneficiary of these structural funds at the expense of the cultural field, which is poorly organised and remains largely excluded. Finally, the Cohesion policy reveals a political crisis at the European and Sicilian levels: some institutional players on the island opt for inertia, while the lack of response from the communitarian institutions could reflect the unwillingness to promote true European cohesion

Objective of diploma paper is anallysis of possibilities of diversification of activities in rural territory Tabor like source of income for agriculturalists and rustics. Desk study construes regional policy of EU in Czech Republic in years 2000-2013, structural funds, operational programs, programe of rural development and diversification of rural activities. Practical part describes region Tabor and his visions, anallysis of structure of production, agricultural tourism and project of educational agricultural centre.