1. ENPI – The example of Ukraine DG RELEX UNIT E-2 Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus

2. 2. The ENPI regulation: Main features ENPI Key features ENPI Key features A policy driven instrument: Support for the priorities of the ENP Action Plans & the Strategic Partnership with Russia. Allocations based on level of partnership and progress. The central role of programming: The appropriate “measure mix” supporting the policy is defined through programming An enabling Regulation: The ENPI Regulation includes a complete toolbox to render aid effective Cross-border Cooperation (CBC): For the first time, assistance to Member States & neighbours to be delivered by a single Regulation, a single set of rules 2.1 Key elements

3. 2. The ENPI regulation: Main features 2.2. Policy Framework Agreements: Partnership and Cooperation, Association, other Council Conclusions Commission Communications Jointly agreed Action Plans

4. 2. The ENPI regulation: Main features 2.3. Types of programmes Country and multi-country programmes Minimum 95.0% (over € 10.6 bn) Country and multi-country programmes Minimum 95.0% (over € 10.6 bn) Cross-border cooperation programmes Up to 5.0% (almost € 550 million) Cross-border cooperation programmes Up to 5.0% (almost € 550 million)

5. 2. The ENPI regulation: Main features 2.3. Ukraine allocations Ukraine ENPI National Programme 2007-2010 € 494 million (indicative allocation) Ukraine ENPI National Programme 2007-2010 € 494 million (indicative allocation) + Eligible for ENPI Regional, CBC and Thematic Programmes + Eligible for ENPI Regional, CBC and Thematic Programmes

6. 2. The ENPI regulation: Main features 2.4. The programming process Strategy Papers Multi-annual Indicative Programmes Action Progr./Joint CBC Progr. ► Analysis of the situation ► Response strategy ► Priority sectors ► 7 years ► revised at mid-term ► normally attached to Strategy Papers ► set global and per priority allocations ► cover 3 – 4 years ► annual ► describe projects identified for financing ► define the budget per project ► lead to EC decision & commitments of funds All these documents are subject to comitology Except CBC Programmes All these documents are subject to comitology Except CBC Programmes

7. Key stages of programming process in Ukraine  Fact-finding missions 2 nd half of 2005  First draft end of 2005  Validiation missions/updates 2006  Formal adoption early 2007  Key stakeholders: Government, other Donors including EU MS, civil society

8. 3. Practical aspects of the new instrument 3.1. Areas of cooperation - General ► Dialogue and Reform ► Legislative approximation ► Institution building ► Dialogue and Reform ► Legislative approximation ► Institution building ► Equitable social and economic development ► Protection of human rights and freedoms ► Rule of law and good governance ► Contribution to UN Milennium Development Goals ► Equitable social and economic development ► Protection of human rights and freedoms ► Rule of law and good governance ► Contribution to UN Milennium Development Goals ► energy; telecommunications; transport; Area of Justice, Freedom and Security; environment; research and innovation; higher education Sectoral cooperation

9. Priority Areas for Ukraine 2007-2010  Democratic Development and Good Governance – 30%  Regulatory Reform and Administrative Capacity building – 40%  Infrastructure Development: Energy, Transport, Environment, Border Management – 40%

10. 3. Practical aspects of the new instrument Implementation modalities - General ► Technical assistance ► Targeted administrative measures: twinning ► Sectoral or general budget support ► Investments and investment related activities ► Debt relief programmes ► Microprojects ► Food security measures ► Contributions to the EIB or other financial intermediaries for loan financing, equity investments, guarantee or investment funds ► Technical assistance ► Targeted administrative measures: twinning ► Sectoral or general budget support ► Investments and investment related activities ► Debt relief programmes ► Microprojects ► Food security measures ► Contributions to the EIB or other financial intermediaries for loan financing, equity investments, guarantee or investment funds

11. 3. Practical aspects of the new instrument Implementation modalities - Ukraine to be decided action-by-action at the stage of programme identification (EC Delegation lead) sector/budgetary support whenever possible and appropriate Infrastructure development in close cooperation with EIB+EBRD Twinning/TAIEX/Technical Assistance Mechanism to support civil society to be decided action-by-action at the stage of programme identification (EC Delegation lead) sector/budgetary support whenever possible and appropriate Infrastructure development in close cooperation with EIB+EBRD Twinning/TAIEX/Technical Assistance Mechanism to support civil society

12. 4. Entry points for WWF + Partners 1.monitor Action Plan implementation and share results with national authorities and EC 2.monitor implementation of EC assistance programmes (key contact: EC Kyiv Delegation) 3. follow tender opportunities on DG EuropeAid website Note: Doing 1+2 properly will limit your possibilities under 3 1.monitor Action Plan implementation and share results with national authorities and EC 2.monitor implementation of EC assistance programmes (key contact: EC Kyiv Delegation) 3. follow tender opportunities on DG EuropeAid website Note: Doing 1+2 properly will limit your possibilities under 3