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2. 2 Overall strategy at national level on the use of the European Structural and Investment Funds, compatible with the Europe 2020 Strategy The document: Shows the rationale behind the strategic decisions Ensures effectiveness in the use of the ESI Funds Contributes towards the reduction of the administrative burden Ensures transparency in the management of the Funds

3. 3 SP 1: Education, employment, social inclusion and healthcare for inclusive growth Employment and labour mobility Social inclusion Healthcare Education, training and lifelong learning SP 2: Research, innovation and investment for smart growth Enhancing SME competitiveness and resource efficiency R&D and innovations Access to and use of ICT SP 3: Connectivity and green economy for sustainable growth Connectivity (external and internal) Shift to low carbon economy, energy and resource efficiency Climate and climate change, prevention and risk management Environment and protection of the natural resources and cultural and historical heritage SP 4 (horizontal): Good governance and access to quality administrative services Administrative efficiency and e-governance Effective judicial system and e-justice

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5. Main activities Rail transport – infrastructure and rolling stock Roads – highways, 1 st class roads Metro - infrastructure and rolling stock Intermodal terminals 5 1 887 MEUR Main activities Water – waste water treatment plants and water supply and sanitation infrastructure Waste – systems for (separate) waste collection, re-use, cogeneration for Sofia city NATURA 2000 and biodiversity Reducing risk of landslides and floods, air quality management 1 770 MEUR

6. Main activities Energy efficiency – public and private buildings Schools, kinder gardens, hospitals, universities Urban development 1st, 2nd and 3 rd class roads Urban transport 6 1 543 MEUR Main activities Aimed at: Businesses and enterprises; Innovations; New technologies; Energy efficiency; Entering the international markets 1 270 MEUR

7. Main activities Employment measures – intermediary services, training, internships, entrepreneurship; Measures for quality social and health services, deinstitutionalisation of children and elders; Support for the institutions and partners at the labour market, social inclusion and healthcare 7 1 092 MEUR Main activities Development of science; Development of quality education at all levels; Decreasing the early-school leaving and education integration of marginalised groups; Life-long learning 701 MEUR

8. Main activities Complex administrative services and reduction of the administrative burden Improvement of the HR management in the administration and the judiciary; E-government 8 336 MEUR Main activities Financial instruments for SMEs 102 MEUR

9. Main activities Improvement of the fishing fleet Development of aquacultures Improvement of the conditions for processing and selling of fish and fish products Reconstruction and modernisation of fishing ports and boat shelters 9 113 MEUR Main activities Biological farming, live-stock breeding, fruit- and vegetable-growing Basic services for the population - education, healthcare Public infrastructure Start-up assistance for entrepreneurship, diversification 2 918 MEUR

10. Main activities Soft measures in employment, education, entrepreneurship, exchange of best practices Small scale infrastructure Protection of the natural resources and cultural heritage 10 165 MEUR EU funding Main activities Food and basic material assistance (clothing, shoes, etc.) for the most deprived 123 MEUR

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