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Bilateral cooperation. Strengthening bilateral relations as an overarching goal of the Grants The Donor Programme Partner (DPP) model Bilateral funds – why and how they function Bilateral partnership projects – how to establish contact etc. Andreas Aabel Bilateral Officer
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Bilateral cooperation • Strengthening bilateral relations as an overarching goal of the Grants • The Donor Programme Partner (DPP) model • Bilateral funds – why and how they function • Bilateral partnership projects – how to establish contact etc. Andreas Aabel Bilateral Officer Financial Mechanism Office EEA and Norway Grants E-mail: aaa@efta.int Tel: +32 2 211 1 820 EEA and Norway Grants launch in Slovenia Ljubljana, 19 June 2013
Strategic approach to bilateral cooperation • Strategic partnership at programme level • DPP valueadded: • Strategic role in programme planning and implementation • Facilitating project partnerships • Strengthening bilateral cooperationwithinsector
Bilateral funds Bilateral funds in programmes(1,5 %) • For thebenefitofprojects • Managed by Programme Operator Support to establishingpartnershipprojects(Measure a) • Seed money • Match making Additional support for bilateral cooperation(Measure b) • Exchange, networking • Transfer ofknow - how • Work shops • Seminars
Bilateral partnership projects • Bilateral partnership projects contribute to the overall objective of strengthening bilateral relations • Bilateral partners: Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein • How to find partners? • Partner costs covered from total project budget • Partnership agreement • Timing with open call
Success factors • Be proactive! • Stayinformedaboutwhat is happening • Start planning early (readaboutprogrammes, opencalls, manyposibilities) • Think long term benefits • Overcomedifficulties • Seekhelpalongtheway
More information Visit our website for more information on bilateral relations and partnership opportunities • http://eeagrants.org/Partnerships