1. Elita Cakule Head of International Projects Department
EEA-grants
Elita Cakule
Head of International Projects Department

2. EEA and Norway Grants 2009-14 Overall objectives
Reducing economic and social disparities
Strengthening bilateral relations
Substantial increase in funding
1.79 billion euro (22% increase in annual contribution)
More focused support for more impact
Focus on quantifiable targets and more targeted funding
Transition from project approach to program approach for increased efficiency
Strategic cooperation on programme level with donor state entities

3. Support by country 2009-14 (mill. euros)
Poland
578,10
Romania
305,95
Hungary
153,30
Czech Republic
131,80
Bulgaria
126,60
Lithuania
84,00
Slovakia
80,75
Latvia
72,95
Greece
63,40
Portugal
57,95
Estonia
48,60
Spain
45,85
Slovenia
26,90
Cyprus
7,85
Malta
4,50
Total EU 15:
1 788,50
Beneficiary states (mill. Euro)
Poland ,10 Romania ,95
Hungary ,30 Czech Republic 131,80
Bulgaria ,60 Lithuania ,00
Slovakia ,75 Latvia ,95
Greece ,40 Portugal ,95
Estonia , Spain ,85
Slovenia ,90 Cyprus ,85
Malta , Total EU 15: ,50 €

5. Bilateral relations
The overarching goal of all programmes is to strengthen bilateral relations between donor and recipient countries
Cooperation may take place on several levels:
Donor programme partners (mainly public institutions)
Donor Project Partners (funded from project budget)
Funds for short term outreach, networking, exchange, etc.
Some programs are earmarked for partnership projects (ex. PA 25 – Capacity-building and institutional co-operation with Norwegian public institutions, local and regional authorities)

6. Report – Norwegian DPP experiences 2009 - 2014
All in all, positive and meaningful aproach
Development potential:
Early consultation in the initial negotiation phase between policymaking and defining the content of the programs
Anchorage in EU policies and at the national level
The extensive time used for negotiations, development of programs and the their approval has been a burden for bilateral cooperation
Better information about activities related to the programs in Norway and the recipient states

7. Negotiations for