Single Programming Document SPD Structural Funds 20042006

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The EU Structural Funds ___________ Implication
s on Tourism Strategic Planning and Research
Division
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• The Structural Funds (Managing Authority)
• European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
  managed by Planning Priorities Co-ordination
  Directorate, OPM
• European Social Fund (ESF) managed by Ministry
  for Social Policy
• European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund
  (EAGGF) managed by Ministry for Rural Affairs
  and the Environment
• Financial Instrument for Fisheries and Guidance
  (FIFG) managed by Ministry for Rural Affairs
  and the Environment

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• The Cohesion Fund
• Heavy investments in the areas of transport or
  the environment (road network, composting plant)
• Major projects only (cost per project exceeding
  50 million)
• - managed by Ministry for Resources and
  Infrastructure

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• Criteria for the selection of intervention areas
  (Actions) for tourism
• In line with the strategy adopted during first
  phase of National Development Plan (NDP), i.e.
  taking into consideration the contribution and
  feedback from the Tourism Sectoral Working Group
  which included representatives from MoT, MTA,
  MHRA, AirMalta, FMHPCE, Malta Transport
  Authority, and FATTA.
• Direct consultation at NDP level with all MTA
  Directors.
• All Actions identified at SPD level had already
  been identified and broadly outlined in the NDP.

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• Criteria for the selection of intervention areas
  (Actions) for tourism
• Actions that can be implemented during the
  anticipated programming period of 3 years (2004,
  2005 and 2006).
• Actions that, on the 1st of May 2004, can start
  implementation, that is, all the necessary
  studies (EIAs and feasibility studies) or other
  problems (e.g. expropriation of land) have
  already been carried out.
• Actions relatively easy to execute, manage,
  monitor and control, this being our first
  experience with the Structural Funds.
  Underperformance with regards to selected
  projects will influence negatively any future
  funding.

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• Criteria for the selection of intervention areas
  (Actions) for tourism
• Actions must be eligible for funding. Eligibility
  areas of intervention are identified in the
  legislative documents relative to each fund
• Council Regulation No. 1260/1999 (ERDF)
• (equipment, infrastructural works, consultation,
  marketing)
• Council Regulation No. 1685/2000 (ESF)
• (course expenses, personnel, MP, administration)
  
• Technical assistance for aligning the proposed
  tourism Actions with the Communitys legislative
  and technical requirements was provided by
  visiting experts from Majorca, Valencia and
  Madrid.

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SPD Structural Funds and Cohesion Funds (85.3M
EU 25.8M GoM 7.1M PS) Axis 1 Strategic
Investments and Strengthening Competitiveness
Axis 2 Developing People Axis 3 Rural
Development and Fisheries Axis 4 Regional
Distinctiveness (Gozo Special Needs) Axis 5
Technical Assistance
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SPD Axis 1 Strategic Investments and
Strengthening Competitiveness Measure 1.1
Improving the Environment Situation
(ERDF) Measure 1.2 Infrastructure (ERDF) Measure
1.3 Support to Enterprise (ERDF) Measure 1.4
Support to the Tourism Sector (ERDF)
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SPD Axis 2 Developing People Measure 2.1
Employability and Adaptability (ESF) Measure 2.2
Gender Equality (ESF) Measure 2.3 Lifelong
Learning and Social Inclusion (ESF)
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SPD Axis 3 Rural Development and Fisheries
Measure 3.1 Investment in Agricultural Holdings
(EAGGF) Measure 3.2 Improving the Processing and
Marketing of Agricultural Products
(EAGGF) Measure 3.3 Fisheries (FIFG)
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SPD Axis 4 Regional Distinctiveness (Gozo
Special Needs) (10) Measure 4.1 Basic
Infrastructure Development of the Tourism
Sector (ERDF) Measure 4.2 Human Resources
(ESF)
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SPD Axis 5 Technical Assistance
(2) Measure 5.1 Technical Assistance for the
ERDF Measure 5.2 Technical Assistance for the
ESF
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• Tourism share of the Structural Funds
• European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
• Three areas of intervention
• Support to Enterprises (Grant Scheme)
• (3.75M whole measure)
• Tourism Product Improvements
• (1M)
• Conservation and Interpretation of Prehistoric
  Temples
• (3.5M)

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• Tourism share of the Structural Funds
• European Social Fund (ESF)
• One Action within Measure Lifelong Learning and
  Social Inclusion
• Tourism and Support Services Training Programmes
• (6 areas of intervention/projects)
• (400,000)

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Measure 1.3 Support to Enterprises (Tourism)
Target Beneficiary Tourism-related
Enterprises including accommodation
establishments, catering establishments, language
schools, diving operators, private museums and
tourism attractions, and travel
operators. Eligible activities (75 funding
lt100,000 in 3 years n2 rule)
Environmental initiatives (waste management,
energy use, water use, air quality, noise
pollution, building and green areas, local
culture, etc.) Private sector cultural heritage
projects Accessibility projects for travelers
with mobility problems Upgrading of
infrastructure, equipment and IT systems within
accommodation, catering, diving, language
schools, destination management companies and
travel agencies, tourism attractions and any
other tourism related service providers. Marketi
ng initiatives (participation in fairs,
promotional material) Co-ordinated by Strategic
Planning and Research Division, MTA
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Measure 1.4 Support to Tourism Sector Project 1
Tourism Product Improvements Eligible
activities Rural and landscaping projects
countryside walks, rural embellishment projects,
assistance to environmental NGOs Urban
environment projects upgrading projects in
tourist areas Coastal and offshore projects
installation of beach /diving facilities,
accessibility to beaches, marine protected
areas Cultural heritage projects presentation
of archaeological sites and museums assistance
to cultural NGOs Product information product
interpretation projects such as signage,
interpretative programmes, information
offices 100 public funding (75EU25 MTA)
n2 rule Co-ordinated by Strategic Planning and
Research Division (MTA)
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Measure 1.4 Support to Tourism Sector Project 2
Heritage Product Improvements Eligible
activities Conservation measures including
equipment, infrastructural works, technical
consultation Presentation and interpretation
including display, signage, visitor centres, new
media systems Infrastructural support
including access, visitor facilities,
security Visitor flow measures including
ticketing systems, ancillary facilities Marketin
g initiatives including promotional material and
web-based promotion 100 public funding
(75EU25 MTA) n2 rule Co-ordinated between
Strategic Planning and Research (MTA) and
Heritage Malta
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Measure 2.3 Life-long Learning Tourism and
Support Services Training Programmes Areas of
intervention/projects Service Culture
extension of front-liners training programme,
through provision of specialized short-courses
and new training tools Professional development
programmes for owners/managers, aimed at business
owners, senior and line managers Training
Support for SMEs Welcome Malta Training
Programme Transport providers Welcome Malta
Training Programme Support Services ITS
infrastructure to cater for life-long
learning Co-ordinated between Strategic Planning
and Research, and HRSS Directorate (MTA)
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European Structural Funds Contact Details Malta
Tourism Authority Ms. Marie-Louise Mangion Mr.
Caldon Mercieca email structuralfunds_at_visitmalta
.com Tel. [phone]