Bilateral Project Assistance Programme Lars-André Skari 16 March 2007 Relationships, Roles and Responsibilities

“Partnership” based:  Republic of Serbia – Kingdom of Norway  MIER – NMFA / Nor. Embassy  Sector Ministry – NMFA / Nor. Embassy  MIER – Sector Ministry “Contractually” based:  NMFA – Grant recipient –Proposal/Application –Letter of Approval –Confirmation of Recipient of Grant Mixed:  Client/Lead National Partner – Grant recipient –Proposal / Application –Letter of Approval –Specific MoU/agreement/contract Two basic types of relationships:

Drawing will come here Relationships and accountability structures

Roles and Responsible Norwegian State Audit  Audit of projects on ad-hoc basis – Financial and Efficiency  Accountable and reports to the Norwegian Parliament NMFA  Overall responsibility for assistance – final approvals  Decide priorities based on input from countries  Quality assure project implementation - monitoring Norwegian Embassy in Belgrade  Discussions regarding priorities and implementation  Communication with partners

Roles and Responsible MIER - Coordination body  Facilitate and quality assure programming process and provide recommendations on priorities  Communication to NMFA and partners  Follow up implementation process and provide relevant information and recommendation to NMFA Grant Recipient  Accountable to NMFA for use of grant and implementation of project  Financial Management  Procurement and Contracting (can also be delegated)

Roles and Responsible Relevant Sector Ministry  Follow up implementation – participate/chair the steering committee  Monitor that project is implemented in line with GoS policies  Coordination with other projects and liaise with MIER Lead National Partner  Provide national expertise and know-how Customer / Client / Beneficiary  National Project Owner

Roles and Responsible