The overall objective of the project is to enhance the preservation, accessibility, and understanding of shared cultural heritage in the Hungarian–Romanian border region. By exploring, digitising, and systematising historical materials, the project supports cross-border cooperation, promotes cultural awareness, and strengthens the collective identity of the region.

The specific objectives of the project include:

• establishing a multidisciplinary cultural heritage knowledge base through the digitisation and integration of archival sources;
• improving public access to cross-border cultural heritage through digital platforms and educational tools;
• developing a multifunctional Archival Visitor Centre in Debrecen to support community engagement, cultural learning, and heritage-based tourism;
• enhancing cooperation between cultural institutions, researchers, and local communities across the border;
• supporting the understanding of historical cooperative movements and their contemporary relevance for rural development.

The expected results of the project are:

• a structured and searchable digitised database of historical documents and related materials;
• increased public awareness and accessibility of heritage resources through an interactive e-platform;
• improved physical infrastructure and visitor services through the establishment of the Archival Visitor Centre;
• strengthened cross-border professional networks and institutional cooperation;
• enhanced knowledge transfer and cultural dialogue among target groups, including researchers, educators, local communities, and the general public.

These results will contribute to long-term cultural, educational, and social benefits in the border region, reinforcing shared values and promoting sustainable cross-border cooperation.

Connection with the priorities of the Interreg ROHU Programme

The project directly contributes to the priorities of the Interreg ROHU Programme, particularly those supporting cultural heritage preservation, cross-border cooperation, and community engagement. The relevant programme priorities include:

1. Priority: Fostering a cooperation-based culture and shared identity
   The project is built on the joint efforts of Hungarian and Romanian partners, implementing actions that strengthen the recognition of shared historical and cultural values and enhance cross-border community connections.
2. Priority: Protection and accessibility of cultural heritage
   Through archival exploration, digitisation, database development, and the establishment of a Visitor Centre, the project supports the preservation and wide accessibility of both built and documentary heritage in the border region.
3. Priority: Supporting shared services and knowledge exchange
   The development of an e-platform and a joint knowledge base promotes cooperation between researchers, institutions, and local communities, creating a long-term, sustainable structure for knowledge sharing.

The project’s activities are fully aligned with the programme’s objectives and generate direct cultural, social, and educational impact in the cross-border area.