This RFO is based on work already carried out over several years to achieve cooperation among the agents and the receiving territory in European regions which are aware of the problem of territorial development in three countries – Portugal, Italy and France. The operation will focus on the three major areas mentioned above and should set an example to show that territorial competitiveness depends largely on the types of cooperation that are established locally. We hope to carry out specific actions for partner territories to show the efficiency of the territorial approach when it is complementary and integrated. Overall objective / Objectif général This RFO is based on work already carried out over several years to achieve cooperation among the agents and the receiving territory in European regions which are aware of the problem of territorial development in three countries – Portugal, Italy and France. The operation will focus on the three major areas mentioned above and should set an example to show that territorial competitiveness depends largely on the types of cooperation that are established locally. We hope to carry out specific actions for partner territories to show the efficiency of the territorial approach when it is complementary and integrated. Expected results / Résultats attendus Three seminars on “the weight of cooperation for territories” covering the three topics; sharing of know-how and transnational cooperation in the three areas; exchanges for specialists and on-site training. Creation of specific funds for cooperation projects in the three areas. Some projects will be carried out by way of example: “Transnational platform for supporting creation”. Two guides will be drawn up: “Cooperation and business associations” and “Experience in assisting creation”. Actions to achieve business cooperation.