1. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH Partners and cross-border cooperation Annual Conference and Contact Forum “Strategic Cooperation - United by Borders” Estonia-Latvia-Russia ENPI CBC Programme 2007-2013 St-Petersburg, 16 November 2011

2. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH Why a partnership? Address common challenges jointly (example: cross-border pollution) Jointly develop opportunities (example: cross-border tourism) Share experience and good practice on issues of common interest (example: regional development)

3. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH ENPI CBC aims at unifying different actors from EU and Russia in a partnership around shared needs Different views on the same subject means also a higher potential for stronger and more strategically relevant results ENPI CBC projects: –Can’t just be built on contents but also on the quality of partnerships needed to implement them –Should integrate the right partners in order to secure that key stakeholders’ interests are taken on board Working together is what defines ENPI CBC

4. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH What makes a good partnership Quality vs quantity: the question of being a successful partnership is not “how many” but “which” partners The partnership should: –Have a sufficient, balanced, cross-border dimension –Be promoted horizontally, as relevant (among different socio economic and policy actors: administration, business associations, universities, etc.) –Include organisations not only from one sector (e.g. universities) but also from other sectors affected by the project (key stakeholders) –Include partners that can provide added value to the project (e.g. a media partner if you need to raise awareness)

5. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH Role of partners Beneficiary (Lead Partner): –Applicant –Signs the Grant Contract –Responsible for overall project implementation Partners –Partnership Statement in application –Partnership Agreement with Beneficiary Implement jointly the Action

6. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH Capacity of partners Beneficiary should have: –Appropriate project management experience –Sufficient financial capacity (transfer of funds…) –Appropriate human resources Both Beneficiary and partners should have: –Capacity to receive and properly use funds –Management capacity (qualified staff, equipment) –Sufficient sources of finance to implement activities –Capacity to ensure results are sustained and project records are kept (for 7 years after receiving the last payment)

7. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH Who else may be involved in the project? Associates –Do not need to meet the eligibility criteria –Must be described and justified in the application form –May not receive funding (except per diem and travel) –May play a real role in the action Subcontractors –Contracted specifically for some works, supplies, services –Names must NOT be mentioned in the application form (tendering procedure) –Limited portion of the Action

8. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH Building partnerships and moving forward The clock is ticking! Let’s look at the steps for preparing ENPI CBC project proposals

9. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH

10. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH

11. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH

12. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH

13. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH

14. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH

15. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH