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1 EU Financial Programmes 2007-2013. Opportunities for BiH Zenica, 21 April 2008

2 The Italian Development Cooperation has been active in BiH since 1992, while the Local Technical Unit was established in Sarajevo in 1997. The Italian Development Cooperation has been active in BiH since 1992, while the Local Technical Unit was established in Sarajevo in 1997. During the first months of the conflict, Italy endorsed several emergency bilateral programs aimed at delivering medical and logistical aid to refugees + funded emergency and socio-sanitary projects. During the first months of the conflict, Italy endorsed several emergency bilateral programs aimed at delivering medical and logistical aid to refugees + funded emergency and socio-sanitary projects. Following the changes introduced by the peace agreements, in November 1995, the Italian intervention had to adapt to new challenges faced by BiH, first of all in the field of reconstruction but also in relation to the country's socio-economic development. Following the changes introduced by the peace agreements, in November 1995, the Italian intervention had to adapt to new challenges faced by BiH, first of all in the field of reconstruction but also in relation to the country's socio-economic development. The Italian Development Cooperation has been active in BiH since 1992, while the Local Technical Unit was established in Sarajevo in 1997. The Italian Development Cooperation has been active in BiH since 1992, while the Local Technical Unit was established in Sarajevo in 1997. During the first months of the conflict, Italy endorsed several emergency bilateral programs aimed at delivering medical and logistical aid to refugees + funded emergency and socio-sanitary projects. During the first months of the conflict, Italy endorsed several emergency bilateral programs aimed at delivering medical and logistical aid to refugees + funded emergency and socio-sanitary projects. Following the changes introduced by the peace agreements, in November 1995, the Italian intervention had to adapt to new challenges faced by BiH, first of all in the field of reconstruction but also in relation to the country's socio-economic development. Following the changes introduced by the peace agreements, in November 1995, the Italian intervention had to adapt to new challenges faced by BiH, first of all in the field of reconstruction but also in relation to the country's socio-economic development.

3 The idea of creating the EU Affairs Unit was born out of a need to manage, in a more harmonized way, EU financed projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in order to avoid an overlap of initiatives. The idea of creating the EU Affairs Unit was born out of a need to manage, in a more harmonized way, EU financed projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in order to avoid an overlap of initiatives. The creation of this Unit – focusing on the main EU programs in BiH – has helped filling the gap between the EC Delegation and the Italian actors interested in developing activities in the country through the instruments provided by the EU. The creation of this Unit – focusing on the main EU programs in BiH – has helped filling the gap between the EC Delegation and the Italian actors interested in developing activities in the country through the instruments provided by the EU. The idea of creating the EU Affairs Unit was born out of a need to manage, in a more harmonized way, EU financed projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in order to avoid an overlap of initiatives. The idea of creating the EU Affairs Unit was born out of a need to manage, in a more harmonized way, EU financed projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in order to avoid an overlap of initiatives. The creation of this Unit – focusing on the main EU programs in BiH – has helped filling the gap between the EC Delegation and the Italian actors interested in developing activities in the country through the instruments provided by the EU. The creation of this Unit – focusing on the main EU programs in BiH – has helped filling the gap between the EC Delegation and the Italian actors interested in developing activities in the country through the instruments provided by the EU. The mission of the EU Affairs Unit is to support the existing activities and to maximize the impact of the projects realized in the past within the framework of the EU programs. Thus, the Unit works towards favouring the EU integration process in BiH, which is an element of great importance in the achievement of a real and lasting peace in the Balkans. Providing Technical Assistance to the Italian and Bosnian institutions in the realization of projects; Providing Technical Assistance to the Italian and Bosnian institutions in the realization of projects; Organizing various activities in the field of education, in cooperation with Universities and similar institutions across Bosnia and Herzegovina; Organizing various activities in the field of education, in cooperation with Universities and similar institutions across Bosnia and Herzegovina; Collaborating with the other EU Affairs Units based in Belgrade and Tirana thus providing a transnational-based support, in line with the EU regional strategy for the Western Balkans; Collaborating with the other EU Affairs Units based in Belgrade and Tirana thus providing a transnational-based support, in line with the EU regional strategy for the Western Balkans; Managing activities aimed at spreading information and raising awareness on issues related to EU Integration and IPA funds, through newsletter, seminars and workshops; Managing activities aimed at spreading information and raising awareness on issues related to EU Integration and IPA funds, through newsletter, seminars and workshops; Creation and updating of the official website of the Italian Development Cooperation Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Creation and updating of the official website of the Italian Development Cooperation Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Providing Technical Assistance to the Italian and Bosnian institutions in the realization of projects; Providing Technical Assistance to the Italian and Bosnian institutions in the realization of projects; Organizing various activities in the field of education, in cooperation with Universities and similar institutions across Bosnia and Herzegovina; Organizing various activities in the field of education, in cooperation with Universities and similar institutions across Bosnia and Herzegovina; Collaborating with the other EU Affairs Units based in Belgrade and Tirana thus providing a transnational-based support, in line with the EU regional strategy for the Western Balkans; Collaborating with the other EU Affairs Units based in Belgrade and Tirana thus providing a transnational-based support, in line with the EU regional strategy for the Western Balkans; Managing activities aimed at spreading information and raising awareness on issues related to EU Integration and IPA funds, through newsletter, seminars and workshops; Managing activities aimed at spreading information and raising awareness on issues related to EU Integration and IPA funds, through newsletter, seminars and workshops; Creation and updating of the official website of the Italian Development Cooperation Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Creation and updating of the official website of the Italian Development Cooperation Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina. ITALIAN ACTORS IPA FUNDS LOCAL ACTORS PROJECTS

4 IPAINTERREGTWINNING CADSES (SEE) 7 th FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME (7FP) IPAINTERREGTWINNING CADSES (SEE) 7 th FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME (7FP)

5 CALL FOR PROPOSALS EU DESK JOURNAL LEGAL FRAMEWORK LINKSSTAFF CALL FOR PROPOSALS EU DESK JOURNAL LEGAL FRAMEWORK LINKSSTAFF

6 Objective: to support Candidate Countries/Potential Candidate Countries along their path towards EU Integration. Objective: to support Candidate Countries/Potential Candidate Countries along their path towards EU Integration. IPA was introduced in January 2007 as a substitute for all the previous pre- accession programs: IPA was introduced in January 2007 as a substitute for all the previous pre- accession programs: PHARE;PHARE; ISPA;ISPA; SAPARD;SAPARD; CARDS;CARDS; The Instrument of pre-accession for Turkey.The Instrument of pre-accession for Turkey. Components: Components: 1.Institution Building ; 2.Cross-Border Cooperation; 3.Regional Development; 4.Human Resources; 5.Rural Development. Objective: to support Candidate Countries/Potential Candidate Countries along their path towards EU Integration. Objective: to support Candidate Countries/Potential Candidate Countries along their path towards EU Integration. IPA was introduced in January 2007 as a substitute for all the previous pre- accession programs: IPA was introduced in January 2007 as a substitute for all the previous pre- accession programs: PHARE;PHARE; ISPA;ISPA; SAPARD;SAPARD; CARDS;CARDS; The Instrument of pre-accession for Turkey.The Instrument of pre-accession for Turkey. Components: Components: 1.Institution Building ; 2.Cross-Border Cooperation; 3.Regional Development; 4.Human Resources; 5.Rural Development. Under the IPA framework, the benefiting countries are divided into two categories: Under the IPA framework, the benefiting countries are divided into two categories: 1.Candidate Countries (CC): Croatia, FYROM Macedonia and Turkey; 2.Potential Candidate Countries (PCC): Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania and Serbia, Kosovo included under UNSCR 1244 > Only first two components are open to potential candidate states. However, as far as the PCC are concerned, component 1 can also fund measures which are similar to the ones contained in Components 3, 4 and 5 applied to CC. However, as far as the PCC are concerned, component 1 can also fund measures which are similar to the ones contained in Components 3, 4 and 5 applied to CC. Under the IPA framework, the benefiting countries are divided into two categories: Under the IPA framework, the benefiting countries are divided into two categories: 1.Candidate Countries (CC): Croatia, FYROM Macedonia and Turkey; 2.Potential Candidate Countries (PCC): Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania and Serbia, Kosovo included under UNSCR 1244 > Only first two components are open to potential candidate states. However, as far as the PCC are concerned, component 1 can also fund measures which are similar to the ones contained in Components 3, 4 and 5 applied to CC. However, as far as the PCC are concerned, component 1 can also fund measures which are similar to the ones contained in Components 3, 4 and 5 applied to CC.

7 1.POLITICAL REQUIREMENTS Social Inclusion and Return Social Inclusion and Return Rule of Law Rule of Law PA Reform PA Reform 1.POLITICAL REQUIREMENTS Social Inclusion and Return Social Inclusion and Return Rule of Law Rule of Law PA Reform PA Reform 2. SOCIO-ECONOMIC REQUIREMENTS Economic Development Economic Development Employment Employment Education Education Health Health 2. SOCIO-ECONOMIC REQUIREMENTS Economic Development Economic Development Employment Employment Education Education Health Health 4.CIVIL SOCIETY DIALOGUE Civil Society Civil Society Media Media 4.CIVIL SOCIETY DIALOGUE Civil Society Civil Society Media Media 3.EUROPEAN STANDARDS Customs & Taxation – IBM Customs & Taxation – IBM Nuclear Safety Nuclear Safety Financial Sector Financial Sector Visa, Asylum and Migration Visa, Asylum and Migration Quality Infrastructure Quality Infrastructure Energy Energy ITs ITs Statistics Statistics Agriculture and Food Safety Agriculture and Food Safety Environment Environment Transport Transport 3.EUROPEAN STANDARDS Customs & Taxation – IBM Customs & Taxation – IBM Nuclear Safety Nuclear Safety Financial Sector Financial Sector Visa, Asylum and Migration Visa, Asylum and Migration Quality Infrastructure Quality Infrastructure Energy Energy ITs ITs Statistics Statistics Agriculture and Food Safety Agriculture and Food Safety Environment Environment Transport Transport COMPONENT I (Technical Assistance & Institution Building) TOTAL: 58,136,394 (2007) 58,136,394 (2007) 69,854,783 (2008) 69,854,783 (2008) COMPONENT I (Technical Assistance & Institution Building) TOTAL: 58,136,394 (2007) 58,136,394 (2007) 69,854,783 (2008) 69,854,783 (2008)

8 1. AT INTERNAL BORDERS IN THE WEST BALKANS 1. AT INTERNAL BORDERS IN THE WEST BALKANS CBC with Croatia ( 1 M) CBC with Croatia ( 1 M) CBC with Serbia ( 700,000) CBC with Serbia ( 700,000) CBC with Montenegro ( 500,000) CBC with Montenegro ( 500,000) 1. AT INTERNAL BORDERS IN THE WEST BALKANS 1. AT INTERNAL BORDERS IN THE WEST BALKANS CBC with Croatia ( 1 M) CBC with Croatia ( 1 M) CBC with Serbia ( 700,000) CBC with Serbia ( 700,000) CBC with Montenegro ( 500,000) CBC with Montenegro ( 500,000) 2. CBC WITH EU MEMBER STATES CBC Adriatic > 1,310,586 (2007) / 2,239,137 (2008) CBC Adriatic > 1,310,586 (2007) / 2,239,137 (2008) CADSES (SEE) > 453,020 (2007) / 406,080 (2008) CADSES (SEE) > 453,020 (2007) / 406,080 (2008) 2. CBC WITH EU MEMBER STATES CBC Adriatic > 1,310,586 (2007) / 2,239,137 (2008) CBC Adriatic > 1,310,586 (2007) / 2,239,137 (2008) CADSES (SEE) > 453,020 (2007) / 406,080 (2008) CADSES (SEE) > 453,020 (2007) / 406,080 (2008) COMPONENT II (Cross-Border Programmes) TOTAL: 3,963,606 (2007) 3,963,606 (2007) 4,945,217 (2008) 4,945,217 (2008) COMPONENT II (Cross-Border Programmes) TOTAL: 3,963,606 (2007) 3,963,606 (2007) 4,945,217 (2008) 4,945,217 (2008)

9 TOTAL for BiH (COMPONENT I & II) 62,100,000 (2007) 62,100,000 (2007) 74,800,000 (2008)* 74,800,000 (2008)* * Planned budget for 2009 = about 89,2 M; in 2010 = about 100 M. TOTAL for BiH (COMPONENT I & II) 62,100,000 (2007) 62,100,000 (2007) 74,800,000 (2008)* 74,800,000 (2008)* * Planned budget for 2009 = about 89,2 M; in 2010 = about 100 M.

10 * Source: Commission Regulation (EC) No 718/2007 (12/06/2007). The second component of IPA regards trans-border cooperation, and as such it includes collaboration in projects with bordering countries (Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia), as well as with Italy. The second component of IPA regards trans-border cooperation, and as such it includes collaboration in projects with bordering countries (Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia), as well as with Italy. The program is also very often referred to as Adriatic IPA, since all the states, aside from Serbia, border on the Adriatic Sea. The program is also very often referred to as Adriatic IPA, since all the states, aside from Serbia, border on the Adriatic Sea. The eligible areas are defined by Art. 88(1)* of the IPA Implementing Regulation. The eligible areas are defined by Art. 88(1)* of the IPA Implementing Regulation. For BiH: 23 eligible municipalities + territorial derogation applies to: 1) Sarajevo Economic Region; 2) North-West Economic Region; and 3) Central BiH Economic Region. For BiH: 23 eligible municipalities + territorial derogation applies to: 1) Sarajevo Economic Region; 2) North-West Economic Region; and 3) Central BiH Economic Region. 25.03.2008: IPA Cross-Border Cooperation Programme (2007CB 16 IPO 001) approved by EC. 25.03.2008: IPA Cross-Border Cooperation Programme (2007CB 16 IPO 001) approved by EC. The second component of IPA regards trans-border cooperation, and as such it includes collaboration in projects with bordering countries (Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia), as well as with Italy. The second component of IPA regards trans-border cooperation, and as such it includes collaboration in projects with bordering countries (Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia), as well as with Italy. The program is also very often referred to as Adriatic IPA, since all the states, aside from Serbia, border on the Adriatic Sea. The program is also very often referred to as Adriatic IPA, since all the states, aside from Serbia, border on the Adriatic Sea. The eligible areas are defined by Art. 88(1)* of the IPA Implementing Regulation. The eligible areas are defined by Art. 88(1)* of the IPA Implementing Regulation. For BiH: 23 eligible municipalities + territorial derogation applies to: 1) Sarajevo Economic Region; 2) North-West Economic Region; and 3) Central BiH Economic Region. For BiH: 23 eligible municipalities + territorial derogation applies to: 1) Sarajevo Economic Region; 2) North-West Economic Region; and 3) Central BiH Economic Region. 25.03.2008: IPA Cross-Border Cooperation Programme (2007CB 16 IPO 001) approved by EC. 25.03.2008: IPA Cross-Border Cooperation Programme (2007CB 16 IPO 001) approved by EC.

11 Source: IPA Adriatic Cross-Border Programme (Draft 5.05 19/07/2007), 2007CB IPO 001 Priority 1 Economic, social and institutional cooperation Strengthen and supplement the existing infrastructure networks and promote and develop the services of transport, information and communication. Promote, improve and protect the natural and cultural resources through a joint management of technological and natural sites. Grant management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the programme. Strengthen research and innovation to contribute to the development of the Adriatic area through the economic, social and institutional cooperation. Priority 3 Networking and Accessibility Priority 2 Natural and cultural resources and risk prevention GENERAL AIM: Strengthening common strategies among Adriatic regions through integrated and sustainable actions Priority 4 Technical Assistance GENERAL AIM: Strengthening sustainable development in the Adriatic Region through joint actions among the partners of the eligible territories PRIORITIESSPECIFIC OBJECTIVES I. ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1.Strengthen research and innovation to contribute to the development of the Adriatic area through the economic, social and institutional cooperation. Improve research skills by increasing the level of competence, encouraging the innovation transfer through the creation of networks between business, institutional, universities, training and research fields, in particular promoting actions of joint research; Increase the propensity of territorial and productive systems and invest in research and innovation through the provision diversified and innovative of the financial benefits; Creation of new networks of cooperation and the strengthening of existing policies within the framework of social-health policies and in the work; Promotion of innovative services too, through the exchange of technical and government skills and the dissemination of best practices between administrations and local authorities. II. NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES, RISK PREVENTION 2.Promote, improve and protect the natural and cultural resources through a joint management of technological and natural sites. Valorise the common good of all these territories, the sea, through the joint management of the marine and coastal environment development, the prevention of risks; Strengthening the capacity of the Institutions in dealing with the management and preservation of the natural and cultural resources through regional cooperation; Development of renewable energy sources and energy saving; Sustainable development of the Adriatic tourism, by improving the quality of services provided and by creating tourist package diversified. III. NETWORKING AND ACCESSIBILITY 3.Strengthen and supplement the existing infrastructure networks and promote and develop the services of transport, information and communication. Strengthening of the ports, airports and communication systems and related services by encouraging and ensuring the intermodality and integration of existing networks; Create an integrated transport system by promoting integration between the two areas; Improve and develop the information system and networks as well as the access to them. IV. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 4.Grant management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the programme. Improving the implementation and management of the programme; Ensure activities related to evaluation, promotion and information.

12 Only joint projects involving at least one MS partner and one from a CC/PCC are eligible for cofinancing. Only joint projects involving at least one MS partner and one from a CC/PCC are eligible for cofinancing. Projects involving only MS partners or only CC/PCC partners are not admissible. Projects involving only MS partners or only CC/PCC partners are not admissible. Selection of projects will be the responsibility of the JMC assisted by the Joint Technical Secretariat. Selection of projects will be the responsibility of the JMC assisted by the Joint Technical Secretariat. In order to achieve Programme goals, the JMC will search for projects of a genuine cross-border character, reflected in the: In order to achieve Programme goals, the JMC will search for projects of a genuine cross-border character, reflected in the: (a) Relevance of the topic/theme; (b) Concreteness of the envisaged results and impact; (c) Quality of the partnership of the project; (d) Cost-benefit efficiency in terms of mobilized resources (financial, human, natural and cultural); (e) Environmental impact of the project. Only joint projects involving at least one MS partner and one from a CC/PCC are eligible for cofinancing. Only joint projects involving at least one MS partner and one from a CC/PCC are eligible for cofinancing. Projects involving only MS partners or only CC/PCC partners are not admissible. Projects involving only MS partners or only CC/PCC partners are not admissible. Selection of projects will be the responsibility of the JMC assisted by the Joint Technical Secretariat. Selection of projects will be the responsibility of the JMC assisted by the Joint Technical Secretariat. In order to achieve Programme goals, the JMC will search for projects of a genuine cross-border character, reflected in the: In order to achieve Programme goals, the JMC will search for projects of a genuine cross-border character, reflected in the: (a) Relevance of the topic/theme; (b) Concreteness of the envisaged results and impact; (c) Quality of the partnership of the project; (d) Cost-benefit efficiency in terms of mobilized resources (financial, human, natural and cultural); (e) Environmental impact of the project.

13 The lessons learned from the past cross-border cooperation programmes, especially the INTERREG IIIA PAO, shown the importance of establishing a joint management within the new IPA Adriatic Programme. In this light, The lessons learned from the past cross-border cooperation programmes, especially the INTERREG IIIA PAO, shown the importance of establishing a joint management within the new IPA Adriatic Programme. In this light, Programming will be jointly managed by all actors involved; Programming will be jointly managed by all actors involved; It is financed by IPA funds which include an ERDF contribution (Art. 21 of the Structural Funds Regulation 1083/2006); It is financed by IPA funds which include an ERDF contribution (Art. 21 of the Structural Funds Regulation 1083/2006); Funds management is in line with the one applied to Structural Funds and the rules applicable will be the same in MS as well as in CC and PCC; Funds management is in line with the one applied to Structural Funds and the rules applicable will be the same in MS as well as in CC and PCC; Funds can be used both within the EUs borders and in third countries. Funds can be used both within the EUs borders and in third countries. The lessons learned from the past cross-border cooperation programmes, especially the INTERREG IIIA PAO, shown the importance of establishing a joint management within the new IPA Adriatic Programme. In this light, The lessons learned from the past cross-border cooperation programmes, especially the INTERREG IIIA PAO, shown the importance of establishing a joint management within the new IPA Adriatic Programme. In this light, Programming will be jointly managed by all actors involved; Programming will be jointly managed by all actors involved; It is financed by IPA funds which include an ERDF contribution (Art. 21 of the Structural Funds Regulation 1083/2006); It is financed by IPA funds which include an ERDF contribution (Art. 21 of the Structural Funds Regulation 1083/2006); Funds management is in line with the one applied to Structural Funds and the rules applicable will be the same in MS as well as in CC and PCC; Funds management is in line with the one applied to Structural Funds and the rules applicable will be the same in MS as well as in CC and PCC; Funds can be used both within the EUs borders and in third countries. Funds can be used both within the EUs borders and in third countries.

14 Source: Report of the Permanent Representation of Italy to the European Union, The New Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance. Financial Data The total amount allocated to BiH for the period 2007-2010 is 19.4 M Distribution: 2007 > 4.0 M 2007 > 4.0 M 2008 > 4.9 M 2008 > 4.9 M 2009 > 5.2 M 2009 > 5.2 M 2010 > 5.3 M 2010 > 5.3 M Financial Data The total amount allocated to BiH for the period 2007-2010 is 19.4 M Distribution: 2007 > 4.0 M 2007 > 4.0 M 2008 > 4.9 M 2008 > 4.9 M 2009 > 5.2 M 2009 > 5.2 M 2010 > 5.3 M 2010 > 5.3 M RESOURCESRESOURCES PRIORITYPRIORITY 30%30% 30%30% 30%30% 10%10% IIII IIIIII ATAT II

15 The programme is part of the new European Territorial Co-operation Objective for the programming period 2007 – 2013. The programme is part of the new European Territorial Co-operation Objective for the programming period 2007 – 2013. It aims at fostering a balanced territorial development and territorial integration within the co-operation area. It aims at fostering a balanced territorial development and territorial integration within the co-operation area. In the new Structural Funds Period (2007-2013), the current CADSES transnational co-operation area will be divided into two spaces: In the new Structural Funds Period (2007-2013), the current CADSES transnational co-operation area will be divided into two spaces: 1.The Central Europe Programme - CENTRAL 2.The South East European Space - SEES. The programme is part of the new European Territorial Co-operation Objective for the programming period 2007 – 2013. The programme is part of the new European Territorial Co-operation Objective for the programming period 2007 – 2013. It aims at fostering a balanced territorial development and territorial integration within the co-operation area. It aims at fostering a balanced territorial development and territorial integration within the co-operation area. In the new Structural Funds Period (2007-2013), the current CADSES transnational co-operation area will be divided into two spaces: In the new Structural Funds Period (2007-2013), the current CADSES transnational co-operation area will be divided into two spaces: 1.The Central Europe Programme - CENTRAL 2.The South East European Space - SEES. PRIORITY AREAS * PRIORITY AREAS * 1. Innovation; 1. Innovation; 2. Environment; 2. Environment; 3. Accessibility; 3. Accessibility; 4. Sustainable Urban Development. 4. Sustainable Urban Development. 5. TA 5. TA * Established accordingly to Art. 6 of the EU Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 and in line with the Lisbon and Gothenburg processes. PRIORITY AREAS * PRIORITY AREAS * 1. Innovation; 1. Innovation; 2. Environment; 2. Environment; 3. Accessibility; 3. Accessibility; 4. Sustainable Urban Development. 4. Sustainable Urban Development. 5. TA 5. TA * Established accordingly to Art. 6 of the EU Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 and in line with the Lisbon and Gothenburg processes. MAIN OBJECTIVE The programme aims to realise high quality, result-orientated transnational projects of strategic character and relevant for the programme area. This requires high quality partnerships and a multilevel approach on the activities level. MAIN OBJECTIVE The programme aims to realise high quality, result-orientated transnational projects of strategic character and relevant for the programme area. This requires high quality partnerships and a multilevel approach on the activities level. AoI 4.3 Promote the use of cultural values for development AoI 3.3 Improve framework conditions for multimodal platforms AoI 2.3 Promote cooperation in management of natural assets and protected areas AoI 1.3 Enhance the framework conditions and pave the way for innovation AoI 2.4 Promote energy and resource efficiency AoI 5.2 Implement accompanying activities (…) AoI 4.2 Promote a balanced pattern of attractive and accessible growth areas AoI 3.2 Develop strategies to tackle the digital divide AoI 2.2 Improve prevention of environmental risks AoI 1.2 Develop the enabling environment for innovative Entrepreneurship AoI 5.1 Secure the core management for the implementation of the programme AoI 4.1 Tackle crucial problems affecting metropolitan areas and regional systems of settlements AoI 3.1 Improve co-ordination in promoting, planning and operation for primary & secondary transportation networks AoI 2.1 Improve integrated water management and flood risk prevention AoI 1.1 Develop technology & innovation networks in specific fields PRIORITY AXIS 5 Technical assistance to support implementation and capacity building PRIORITY AXIS 4 Development of Transnationals ynergies for sustainable growth areas PRIORITY AXIS 3 Improvement of the accessibility PRIORITY AXIS 2 Protection and improvement of the environment PRIORITY AXIS 1 Facilitation of innovation and Entrepreneurship

16 Project partnerships have to include partners from at least three participating states, of which at least one state shall be a EU MS. Project partnerships have to include partners from at least three participating states, of which at least one state shall be a EU MS. Eligible project partners are public authorities; public equivalent bodies and any legal body governed by public or private law not having an industrial or commercial character. Eligible project partners are public authorities; public equivalent bodies and any legal body governed by public or private law not having an industrial or commercial character. The generation and selection of transnational projects will be the responsibility of the Monitoring Committee assisted by the Joint Technical Secretariat. The generation and selection of transnational projects will be the responsibility of the Monitoring Committee assisted by the Joint Technical Secretariat. A network of SEE Contact Points, which represent the programme in partner states, serve as national co-ordination points for the programme implementation. A network of SEE Contact Points, which represent the programme in partner states, serve as national co-ordination points for the programme implementation. Project partnerships have to include partners from at least three participating states, of which at least one state shall be a EU MS. Project partnerships have to include partners from at least three participating states, of which at least one state shall be a EU MS. Eligible project partners are public authorities; public equivalent bodies and any legal body governed by public or private law not having an industrial or commercial character. Eligible project partners are public authorities; public equivalent bodies and any legal body governed by public or private law not having an industrial or commercial character. The generation and selection of transnational projects will be the responsibility of the Monitoring Committee assisted by the Joint Technical Secretariat. The generation and selection of transnational projects will be the responsibility of the Monitoring Committee assisted by the Joint Technical Secretariat. A network of SEE Contact Points, which represent the programme in partner states, serve as national co-ordination points for the programme implementation. A network of SEE Contact Points, which represent the programme in partner states, serve as national co-ordination points for the programme implementation. Funding for non-member states project partners shall come from other EU sources (e.g. Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance and the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument). Funding for non-member states project partners shall come from other EU sources (e.g. Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance and the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument). ERFD budget for the 2007–2013 period = 206,7 M. This amount is supplemented by national public funds = 245,1 M. ERFD budget for the 2007–2013 period = 206,7 M. This amount is supplemented by national public funds = 245,1 M. Financial resources are significantly higher than the ones allocated for the predecessor programme INTERREG IIIB CADSES (2000– 2006). Financial resources are significantly higher than the ones allocated for the predecessor programme INTERREG IIIB CADSES (2000– 2006). Funding for non-member states project partners shall come from other EU sources (e.g. Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance and the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument). Funding for non-member states project partners shall come from other EU sources (e.g. Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance and the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument). ERFD budget for the 2007–2013 period = 206,7 M. This amount is supplemented by national public funds = 245,1 M. ERFD budget for the 2007–2013 period = 206,7 M. This amount is supplemented by national public funds = 245,1 M. Financial resources are significantly higher than the ones allocated for the predecessor programme INTERREG IIIB CADSES (2000– 2006). Financial resources are significantly higher than the ones allocated for the predecessor programme INTERREG IIIB CADSES (2000– 2006).

17 Source: European Commission, European Territorial Co-operation 2007-2013. SEE - Operational Programme, 20 December 2007. Budget share (ERDF funds, rounded numbers) Priority Axes 21%21% 26%26% 27%27% 20%20% PIIPII PIIIPIII P4P4 PIPI 6%6% TATA Balanced allocation of the available funds Equilibrium between the interests of the programme actors & the framework of the EU Cohesion Policy

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