Outermost regions: implementation of Article 299(2) of the EC Treaty. Report

The new version of the programme aims to enable the Göteburg European Council to make an assessment of the progress of work in accordance with the conclusions of the Nice European Council. It shows that significant progress has been made by the insitutions since the 14 March 2000 report and that the implementation of the strategy described in this document is being vigorously pursued concerning the following three aspects: - firstly, measures to support traditional lines of production such as fishing and agriculture; - secondly, stimulating economic activity by diversification and modernisation and; - lastly, the situation in the outmost regions in view of the international environment and strengthening regional cooperation in their geographical zones.�