1. Fondi strutturali - Regionalizzazione Le differenti fasi di applicazione dei fondi strutturali e La conseguente regionalizzazione del territorio dell’Unione Europea

2. Le fasi di applicazione dei fondi strutturali Prima fase1989-1993 Seconda fase1994-1999 Terza fase2000-2006 Quarta fase2007-2013

3. 1989 - 1993 Integration of the structural funds 5 common objectives Standardised administration rules Decentralised management Increase of the structural funds' budget up to 14 bn ECU p.a. (ca. 20% of EU-Budget)

4. 1994 - 1999 Introduction of a new objective 4 Simplification of procedures New: Cohesion Fund and fisheries instruments Increase of the structural funds' budget up to 32 bn ECU p.a. (ca. 30% of EU budget)

5. 2000 - 2006 40% to 49,9% of EU pouplation (155→224 Mio.) in eligible areas (Obj. 1&2) phasing-out for some objective 1,2 and 5b regions 3 common objectives Introduction of pre-accession instruments for candidates (ISPA) Increase of the structural funds' budget up to 38 bn Euro p.a. (ca. 33% of EU budget)

6. 2007 - 2013 3 objectives, Community initiatives mainstreamed All regions eligible Budget increase: about Euro 50 bn p.a. (ca. 36% of the EU budget) Rural development and fisheries funds outside cohesion policy

7. Part 1:The context Regional disparities in development in EU27 GDP per head in % and in purchasing power parities EU27 average in 2003 <50 50 - 75 75 - 90 90 - 100 100 - 125  125

8. Part 1: The context Regional disparities –10% of EU27 population living in the most prosperous regions (19% of total EU-27 GDP) –1.5% of GDP for the 10% of population living in the least wealthy regions –Convergence regions: 12.5% total share in EU27 GDP with 35% population share –several regions in Romania and Bulgaria with GDP per head below 25% of the EU average GDP

9. Part 2: The legal basis The Treaty –Article 2 EC TREATY "promote economic and social progress as well as a high level of employment, and to achieve balanced and sustainable development" –(Art. 158 of the Treaty ): "in particular, the Community aims to reduce the disparities between the levels of development of the different regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions or islands, including rural areas"

10. Part 2: The legal basis Structural Funds legislation –“General Regulation n°1083/2006 – Regulations for each Fund : “ERDF Regulation” n°1080/2006 “ESF Regulation” n° 1081/2006 “Cohesion Fund Regulation” n° 1084/2006 –Commission Implementing regulation n° 1828/2006 –(IPA Regulation n° 1085/2006, EGTC Regulation n° 1082/2006)

11. Part 3: The method 2000-06 Financial instruments: – the 4 Structural Funds (ERDF, ESF, EAGGF, FIFG) – Cohesion Fund, ISPA – the EIB The priorities : – Objectives 1, 2 et 3 – Community initiatives – Innovative Actions 2007-2013 Financial instruments: –the 2 Structural Funds (ERDF, ESF) –Cohesion Fund, IPA –the EIB The priorities : –3 Objectives: 1) Convergence, 2) Regional Competitiveness and Employment (RCE), 3) Territorial Co-operation

12. Part 3: The method Objectives, Structural Funds and instruments 2007-2013 ERDFESF Cohesion Fund Convergence Regional Competitiveness and Employment European territorial Cooperation ERDF ESF ObjectivesStructural Funds and instruments infrastructure, innovation, investments etc. vocational training, employment aids etc. MemberStates with a GNI/head below 90% environmental and transport infra- structure, renewable energy all Member States and regions

13. Structural funds allocation by type of region 2007-13 Convergence: €199.3 bn. Phasing out: €13.9 bn. Phasing in: €11.4 bn. Competitiveness: €4.5 bn. Cooperation: €7.8 bn. Cohesion Fund: €69.6 bn. Total: €347.4 billion in current prices

14. Part 3: The method The principles –Multi-annual programming –Concentration of financial resources –Partnership - shared responsabilities: Commission - Member State – regions – other partners –Additionnality – EU resources are additional to the national effort – no replacement

15. Part 3: The method The main tools and principles Programme cycle 3. Day-to- day management 5. Monitoring/ Reporting 4. Project execution [6. Evaluation] 1. National / Regional Plan 2. Specific EU Programme National Role Mixed Roles

16. Part 4: The results Results of EU cohesion policy –Strengthening of economic integration –Process effects – governance –EU's link with the citizen - publicity

17. Further information http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/index_en.htm