Strategic Framework

The Atlantic Bridges Strategic Framework

The Strategic Framework is a core project deliverable, providing a shared strategic reference
to guide priorities, decisions and actions across the partnership.

What is the Strategic Framework ?

The Strategic Framework provides a common and structured reference to guide the project’s overall direction.
Building on the territorial analysis, it translates shared challenges and ambitions into a coherent strategic vision, defining priorities, objectives and guiding principles.
Designed as a flexible and operational tool, the Strategic Framework supports coordinated decision-making, ensures consistency across actions and serves as a foundation for the development of subsequent project deliverables.

For what goal ?

Its primary goal is to align territorial ambitions, identify common priorities and support the translation of strategic objectives into concrete and coordinated actions.
By offering a clear and consistent reference, it facilitates collaboration, strengthens coherence between partners and guides the development of Local Action Plans, pilot actions and other key project deliverables.

All objectives of the Strategic Framework
  • Provide a common strategic reference shared by all project partners
  • Translate territorial analysis into clear and coherent strategic priorities
  • Align local, regional and European perspectives within a unified framework
  • Support informed and coordinated decision-making across the partnership
  • Guide the design and implementation of Local Action Plans and pilot actions
  • Ensure coherence between thematic areas, actions and project deliverables
  • Strengthen cooperation and knowledge exchange between territories
  • Facilitate long-term strategic vision while remaining adaptable to change

For what use ?

The Strategic Framework will serve as a practical reference to guide the implementation of the project across all territories.
It will be used to steer decision-making, ensure coherence between thematic areas and support coordination among partners throughout the project lifecycle.
In particular, it provides the strategic basis for the development of the Local Action Plans, translating shared priorities and objectives into context-specific actions, pilots and implementation pathways at local level.

Download the Strategic Framework Document

The strategic framework will be available for download at the end of year 2026.