Calypso 2011 Program

Implementation of the 2010 Call for proposals.

Following an evaluation of the proposals received concerning the 2010 Call "Facilitating Transnational Low Season Exchanges in Europe through the Development of Social Tourism" (ENT/TOU/10/711B), the European Commission awarded four projects that were launched on the 1st of March 2011. The four projects focused on different Calypso target groups.

Eight countries - through national or regional authorities - have been awarded co-financing :

Italy
France
Spain
Portugal
Poland
Finland
Czech Republic
Malta

Of interest is the fact that the awarded projects reflect a very wide European geographical distribution. Three countries - Italy, Spain and Portugal - are participating in two projects each, with the former two countries represented at national and regional level. Moreover, Finland was not one of the 21 countries participating in the 2009 Calypso Study, but is now participating as Lead Partner through a regional authority. A number of NGO`s are also participating.