Guide to preparing INTERREG programmes an introduction

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Guide to preparing INTERREG programmes- an
introduction

• Fausta Corda
• European Commission
• Novi Sad (Serbia), 7 and 8 July 2003

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Why a Guide to preparing programmes

• Objectives
• simple, straightforward explanation of process
• description of documents to be provided
• explanation of contents
• examples to be copied or used as inspiration

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Guide to preparing programmes

• Preparation
• Seminar
• Setting-up of Task Forces per border
• representatives of national, regional and local
  level
• clear time-table and deadlines
• final drafting by September 2003!

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Guide to preparing programmes

• Preparation
• Define clear responsibilities
• who does what and when
• respect reporting
• But also be open and flexible!

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Guide to preparing programmes

• Documents required
• Programme (Community Initiative Programme not
  Joint Programming Document!)
• Ex-ante evaluation
• Programme Complement
• Management and Systems Control explanation

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Guide to preparing programmes

• Programme Contents
• Summary of programme preparation
• Definition of eligible areas
• Description and analysis of border region
• Development strategy
• Priorities and measures of the programme
• Indicators
• Financial Plan
• Designation of competent authorities
• Programme, project and financial implementation

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Guide to preparing programmes

• Ex-ante evaluation
• assessment of strengths and weaknesses of the
  draft programme
• assess environmental and equal opportunities
  impact
• recommendations for improvement
• Programme will need to show how these comments
  have been taken into account

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Guide to preparing programmes

• Programme Complement
• Partnerships document - Commission receives it
  for information
• Contains detailed description of measures
• Detailed overview of project selection process
• Describes information and publicity plan
• Key document for project partners
• Project must fit within the descriptions given in
  the complement

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Guide to preparing programmes

• Management and Control systems explanation (Reg.
  438/2001)
• Partnerships document - Commission receives it
  for information
• Contains detailed description of functions vested
  in MA, PA and intermediate bodies
• Contains allocation of functions between them or
  within departments
• Describes procedures for reimbursement claims by
  and payments to beneficiaries
• Describes provisions for audit of management and
  control systems

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Guide to preparing programmes

• New cross-border programmes
• Must be drafted in line with this Guide
• Detailed implementation arrangements required in
  PC
• Must involve third country partners as far as
  possible
• Composition of Monitoring Committee and Steering
  Committee must be defined (specified in Rules of
  Procedure)