The DECIDE Memorandum of Understanding

At the final Steering Committee Meeting on 12 May 2026 in Čakovec, Croatia, the DECIDE project partners adopted the jointly elaborated “Memorandum of Understanding on Supporting the Sustainability, Transfer and Uptake of Project Outcomes and Results Beyond the Project Duration”.

The document establishes a framework for voluntary cooperation beyond the project lifetime and aims to ensure the long-term sustainability, transfer, dissemination and practical application of the project’s results. It defines key areas of cooperation, including institutional integration, capacity building, cross-sectoral collaboration, strategic networking, knowledge transfer and support for SMEs. Particular focus is placed on the long-term maintenance and further development of the tools, learning resources and methodologies developed within the project to maximise their impact across the Danube Region.

All 16 DECIDE project partners from ten countries of the Danube Region signed the Memorandum of Understanding, reaffirming their joint commitment to supporting the sustainability, transfer and continued uptake of project outcomes beyond the end of the project.

A working session on the Memorandum of Understanding was part of the DECIDE final meeting. Copyright: TICM

The Memorandum of Understanding cover page, Copyright: Severine Dommer (ZD.BB)

This article has been developed within the framework of the project Digital Services for Circular Economy – A Toolbox for Regional Developers & SMEs (DECIDE), co-financed by the Interreg Danube Region Programme under the 2021–2027 financial period. The content reflects the views of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official position of the DECIDE project, its partners, or the programme authorities.