In order to achieve the objectives set out in the programming document, the partnering countries have jointly agreed upon the main directions on which the interventions under this programme should focus. These main directions are called Priority Axes and are as follows:

Priority Axis 1: Development of small-scale infrastructure;

Priority Axis 2: Enhancing capacity for joint planning, problem solving and development;

Priority Axis 3: Technical Assistance.

The priority axes are broken down into key areas of intervention as follows:

Priority Axis 1: Development of small-scale infrastructure

1.1 Physical and information infrastructure 
1.2 Infrastructure concerning environmental issues 
1.3 Assistance for project preparation 

Priority axis 2: Enhancing capacity for joint planning, problem solving and development

2.1 Links and networking on institutional, business and educational levels
2.2 Sustainable development through efficient utilization of regional resources
2.3 People to people actions