Partnership Agreement of the SR for years

Supporting documents in the preparation of the PA SR SK documents: National Reform Programme of the SR Means of application of ex ante conditionalities during the preparation of the implementation mechanism for the Cohesion Policy in the SR after 2013 Basic Principles for Preparation of the PA for the programming period concept papers, strategic and programming documents at SK level

10/2012 EC’s Position Paper – Priorities for funding: -Innovation-friendly business environment -Infrastructure for economic growth and jobs -Human capital growth and improved labour market participation -Sustainable and efficient use of natural resources -A modern and professional administration proposal of the analytical part of the PA SR submitted to the EC for informal assessment the first draft PA SR submitted to the EC for informal assessment Preparation Work on the PA SR

Informal negotiations in Bratislava with the EC representatives on the first draft PA SR (SR was the first Member State, where informal negotiations took place) 02/2014 Second draft prepared Draft PA SR approved by the Government of the SR Submission through SFC Formal negotiations with the EC in Bratislava Submission through SFC Preparation Work on the PA SR

PA SR submitted to the EC via SFC EC’s official observations on the PA SR Formal negotiations in Bratislava with the EC representatives on the observations Redrafted PA SR submitted to the EC for informal assessment Redrafted PA SR submitted to the EC via SFC2014 Preparation Work on the PA SR

Priority fields analysis (in line with the EC’s Position Paper) and justification of thematic objectives selection Thematic objectives divided into 5 financing priorities Allocations per thematic objective, ESI Fund and OP Justification of transfer of 3 % allocation between categories of region (Art. 92(2) CPR) Ex ante conditionalities assessment and performance framework Actions planned for reduction in the administrative burden Integrated approach to the use of ESI Funds (CLLD and ITI) Electronic data exchange Strategic Environmental Assessment included (according to national law requirements) Partnership Agreement SR Contents

Negotiations with the EC The SR achieved significant compromise in following fields: Support of large companies through common projects with SMEs. Continue to support the road transport construction in a considerable amount. Support of healthcare focused mainly on services, emphasising the healthcare provided by points of first contact. Support of horizontal Public Administration Reform, emphasising the increase of efficiency and electronic services (eGovernment). Support in more developed region (Bratislava region) focusing on research and innovation capacities development.

Challenges/Next Steps Adoption of programmes Revision of the PA SR regarding the EMFF Regulation Report on fulfilment of ex ante conditionalities in 2017 Monitoring – Progress reports 2017 and 2019 Performance review in 2019

Slovak Programmes in Programmes Allocation (in EUR) 1.Research and Innovations (R&I) Integrated Infrastructure (II) Human Resources (HR) Quality of Environment (QE) Integrated Regional OP (IROP) Effective Public Administration (EPA) Technical Assistance (TA) Rural Development Fisheries ETC Programmes Total

OP Research and Innovations Proposed allocation: Eur Priority axes:  1: Support of research, development and innovations  2: Support of research, development and innovations in Bratislava region  3: Strengthening the competitiveness and growth of SMEs  4: Development of SMEs competitiveness in Bratislava region Submitted to the EC via SFC2014 on 15 May 2014 Formal observations expected in July 2014

Proposed allocation: Eur Priority axes:  1: Railroad TEN-T CORE infrastructure and vehicles renewal  2: Road TEN-T CORE infrastructure  3: Public transport  4: Waterborne TEN-T CORE infrastructure  5: Railroad infrastructure outside TEN-T CORE  6: Road infrastructure outside TEN-T CORE  7: Information Society Submitted to the EC via SFC2014 on 13 May 2014 Formal observations expected in July 2014 OP Integrated Infrastructure

Proposed allocation: Eur Priority axes:  1: Education  2: Employment  3: Social Inclusion  4: Integration of Marginalised Roma Communities  5: Technical amenities in municipalities with presence of Marginalised Roma Communities Submitted to the EC via SFC2014 on 14 May 2014 Formal observations expected in July 2014 OP Human Resources

Proposed allocation: Eur Priority axes:  1: Sustainable use of natural resources through environmental infrastructure development  2: Climate change adaptation focusing on flood protection  3: Support of risk management, catastrophes management and resistance against catastrophes influenced by climate change  4: Energy efficient low-carbon economy in all sectors Submitted to the EC via SFC2014 on 30 April 2014 Formal observations expected in July 2014 OP Quality of Environment

Proposed allocation: Eur Priority axes:  1: Safe and environmentally-friendly transport in regions  2: Easier access to effective and quality public services  3: Mobilising creative potential in regions  4: Improving the quality of life in regions focusing on the environment  5: Community-led Local Development Submitted to the EC via SFC2014 on 14 May 2014 Formal observations expected in July 2014 Integrated regional OP

Proposed allocation: Eur Priority axis:  1: Enhancing institutional capacities and efficiency administration Submitted to the EC via SFC2014 on 14 May 2014 Formal observations expected in July 2014 OP Effective Public Administration

Proposed allocation: Eur Union priorities:  1: Fostering knowledge transfer and innovation in agriculture, forestry and rural areas  2: Enhancing farm viability and competitiveness of all types of agriculture in all regions and promoting innovative farm technologies and the sustainable management of forests  3: Promoting food chain organization, including processing and marketing of agricultural products, animal welfare and risk management in agriculture  4: Restoring, preserving and enhancing ecosystems related to agriculture and forestry  5: Promoting resource efficiency and supporting the shift towards a low carbon and climate resilient economy in agriculture, food and forestry sectors  6: Promoting social inclusion, poverty reduction and economic development in rural areas Rural Development Programme

ETC Programmes in Programme Cross-Border Cooperation Programmes: 1.Slovak Republic – Czech Republic 2014 – Slovak Republic - Austria 2014 – Poland – Slovak Republic 2014 – Hungary – Slovak Republic 2014 – ENI Hungary - Slovakia - Romania - Ukraine 2014 – 2020 Transnational Cooperation Programmes: 6.Central Europe 7.ETC Danube Interregional Cooperation Programmes: 8.INTERREG 9.ESPON 10.INTERACT 11.URBACT

Thank you for your attention! Government office of the SR Section Central coordination body Cohesion Policy Department