1. 1 Summary of IPA Component II cross-border priorities in SEE Countries REReP regional meeting on “Energy and climate” in South Eastern Europe May 22-23 rd, 2008 Brussels, Belgium

2. 2 IPA: The Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance An integrated Pre-Accession Instrument to assist candidate (Croatia, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey) and potential candidate countries (Albania; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo under UNSCR 1244) Replaces Phare, ISPA, SAPARD and Turkey pre-accession instruments, as well as the CARDS instrument A new tool since 1 January 2007 Under IPA, the Western Balkans are due to receive around € 2.7 billion over the four years period 2007-2010

3. 3 IPA: the five components I: Transition Assistance and Institution Building – open to all II: Cross-Border Co-operation – open to all III: Regional Development – for candidate countries IV: Human Resources Development – for candidate countries V: Rural Development - for candidate countries

4. 4 IPA: 3–level programming framework Political and Financial Framework: enlargement package comprising a Multi-annual Indicative Financial Framework (MIFF), per country and per component, 3 years rolling forward Strategic planning: Multi-annual Indicative Planning Documents (MIPD), per country and for all components, following the logic of the MIFF Specific programming documents (annual/multi – annual) by country and by component (e.g. Joint Programming Document)

5. 5 IPA component II – Cross-border Cooperation Applies to border regions between beneficiaries from member states, candidate states and countries in pre-accession status IPA cross-border programmes will be implemented as multi- annual programmes covering the 2007- 2013 Programmes can be implemented in the following manner: –“ Integrated ” means that funding and contracting are fully integrated, with no separation per country –“ Transitional ” means that funding and contracting will be separated, with Member States on one side and non-Member States on the other The multi-annual indicative planning documents (MIPD) in line with Multi Annual Indicative Financial Framework (MIFF)

6. 6 IPA component II: Multi-Annual Indicative Financial Framework 2008-2010 by country * in mill Euros YEARS COUNTRY 2007200820092010 TURKEY 6.68.89.49.6 CROATIA 9.714.715.916.2 Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia 7.412.320.829.4 SERBIA 8.211.512.212.5 MONTENEGRO 3.94.54.74.8

7. 7 IPA component II: Multi-Annual Indicative Financial Framework 2008-2010 by country (2) * in mill Euros YEARS COUNTRY 2007200820092010 ALBANIA 6.79.610.310.5 BIH 4.04.95.25.3 KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244) 2.62.72.8

8. 8 Albania – MIPD IPA component II Multi-annual indicative planning document (MIPD) - strategic document Main Priorities and objectives Development of cross-border economic, social and environmental activities of border areas Address common challenges in the field of environment, public health, prevention and fight against organised crime, etc. Ensure efficient and secure borders Promote legal and administrative cooperation Promote local "people to people" type actions

9. 9 Albania – MIPD IPA component II Major areas of intervention –IPA CBC Adriatic Programme –IPA CBC Greece – Albania –IPA CBC between Albania and the Western Balkan neighbouring countries Expected results and time-frame –After the first year, the partner countries establish the relevant joint multi-annual CBC programmes and priorities, set up joint management structures and agree on joint implementation procedures Type of assistance provided –primarily through competitive joint call for proposals agreed between participating countries

10. 10 Bosnia and Herzegovina – MIPD IPA component II Main Priorities and objectives Activities aimed to promote and enhance cross-border co-operation and the socioeconomic integration of border regions through the strengthening of economical, social, environmental and cultural ties between respective participating countries, including people to people type actions. Addressing common challenges in the field of public health, prevention and fight against organised crime, counter-terrorism, corruption etc. Co-operation and networking between countries to ensure secure borders and to promote legal and administrative co-operation.

11. 11 Bosnia and Herzegovina – MIPD IPA component II Major areas of intervention –IPA CBC Adriatic Programme –IPA CBC between BiH and the Western Balkan neighbouring countries Expected results and time-frame –After the first year, the partner countries establish the relevant joint multi-annual CBC programmes and priorities, set up joint management structures and agree on joint implementation procedures Type of assistance provided –primarily through competitive joint call for proposals agreed between participating countries

12. 12 Croatia – MIPD IPA component II Main Priorities and objectives Co-operation among local/ regional authorities, associations, NGOs and enterprises from neighbouring regions to enhance economic and social development Small infrastructure to improve potential for tourism or local/ regional transport and communication, including environmental aspects People-to-people actions to intensify contacts at local level Technical Assistance and information diffusion to help with programme implementation and contribute to timely delivery of results Cooperation between authorities covering strategies and actions to address risks and threats to border security and organised crime

13. 13 Croatia – MIPD IPA component II Major areas of intervention –CBC with EU Member States (IPA CBC Adriatic Programme) –CBC with potential candidate countries –Participation in ERDF trans-national and interregional programmes Expected results and time-frame –will be laid down in detail in the respective multi-annual programmes –assessing the achievements through the annual progress reports Type of assistance provided –primarily through competitive joint call for proposals agreed between participating countries

14. 14 Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia – MIPD IPA component II Main Priorities and objectives CBC with Neighbouring Western Balkan countries - To continue or to start activities aiming at protecting defined areas against environmental threats and degradation - To achieve a secure and efficient border management by providing necessary upgrades of infrastructure - To improve local infrastructure in the environmental sector; - Enhancing competitiveness of local enterprises - Intensification of contacts among citizens from border areas

15. 15 Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia – MIPD IPA component II Major areas of intervention –CBC with Bulgaria, CBC with Greece –CBC with Neighboring Western Balkan countries Expected results (CBC WB Countries) –Reduced level of water pollution and progress with reforestation; –Less time-consuming border passing and acceleration of freight transport; –Reduction of pollution by wastewater-treatment and better supply of fresh water; –Opportunities for economic growth and increase in employment; –Operational Management structures established Type of assistance provided –primarily through competitive joint call for proposals agreed between participating countries

16. 16 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) – MIPD IPA component II Main Priorities and objectives Addressing the institutional shortcomings (e.g. agencies for cross- border cooperation have to be created to coordinate the operators and assist in project implementation) Developing the reference framework for CBC activities and developing the required CBC programming documents Improving infrastructures in cross-border regions Fostering reciprocal trust, cultural and socio-economic exchanges at local level Supporting initiatives in the area of education

17. 17 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) – MIPD IPA component II Major areas of intervention –All border areas will be considered for IPA cross border assistance Expected results and time-frame –to become more acquainted and proficient in regional development planning in relation to CBC and in particular in relation to articulating joint cross border needs and –developing joint cross border programming documents in cooperation with authorities across the border. Type of assistance provided – Technical assistance for developing programs and strengthen capacities, small scale cross border infrastructure projects –Grant schemes for civil society (people to people projects)

18. 18 Montenegro – MIPD IPA component II Main Priorities and objectives –Development of cross-border economic, social and environmental activities of border areas. –Address common challenges in particular in the field of environment and public health and development. –Promote local "people to people" type actions including among NGOs and local authorities.

19. 19 Montenegro – MIPD IPA component II Major areas of intervention –IPA CBC Adriatic Programme –CBC with neighboring candidate and potential candidate countries –Participation in ERDF trans-national and interregional programmes Expected results and time-frame –After the first year, established relevant joint multi-annual CBC priorities and programmes, set up joint management structures and agreed on joint implementation procedures Type of assistance provided –primarily through competitive joint call for proposals agreed between participating countries

20. 20 Serbia – MIPD IPA component II Main Priorities and objectives Negotiations with partners in neighbouring countries are on-going. Consequently, areas of co-operation and the proposed priorities are a base for further discussion –Cross-border infrastructure. Flood prevention. Caters management. –Economic co-operation (especially, creation of strong logistical links, supply chains and clusters alongside the border) tourism, agriculture and rural development. –Address common challenges in the field of environment, public health, prevention and fight against organised crime, etc. –Ensure efficient and secure borders. Promote legal and administrative co- operation. –Promote local “ people to people ” type actions –Cooperation among cultural institutions –Develop the reference framework for CBC activities and developing planning etc.

21. 21 Serbia – MIPD IPA component II Major areas of intervention –IPA CBC programme with Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania –IPA CBC programme with Croatia and BiH –Structural Funds transnational programme South-East European Space Expected results –High visibility projects with a strong impact on the local population –Small scale cross border infrastructure projects –Technical assistance for CBC agencies –Grant schemes Type of assistance provided –primarily through competitive joint call for proposals agreed between participating countries

22. 22 Relevant contacts and web sites National Coordinators for IPA programs in the Countries EC delegations in the Countries: http://ec.europa.eu/external_relations/delegations/intro/web. htm IPA information on DG Enlargement: http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/how-does-it-work/financial- assistance/instrument-pre-accession_en.htm European Commission, DG Enlargement: http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/index_en.htm DG Regio: http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/tender/tender_en.htm DG Environment: http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/environment/index_en.htm

23. 23 Ana Popovic Project Manager Environmental Policy Department The Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe E-mail: apopovic@rec.org Thank you for your attention!