Horizontal Themes

The Scottish Objective 3 Programme contains five horizontal themes which allow key policy priorities to be mainstreamed across all five Priorities of the Programme.

The five horizontal themes apply equally across the five Programme Priorities, though their relevance to individual projects will vary depending on the activity being undertaken.  Every applicant must consider the horizontal themes and demonstrate how they are incorporated into project structure and activity.

The five horizontal themes of the Objective 3 Programme are:

• Equal Opportunities
• Sustainable Development
• Information Society
• Lifelong Learning
• Support for Local Initiatives

Please complete our Horizontal Themes Questionnaire once your project has ended.

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