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ENPI – The example of Ukraine. DG RELEX UNIT E-2 Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus. A policy driven instrument: Support for the priorities of the ENP Action Plans & the Strategic Partnership with Russia. Allocations based on level of partnership and progress. An enabling Regulation:
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ENPI – The example of Ukraine DG RELEX UNIT E-2 Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus
A policy driven instrument: Support for the priorities of the ENP Action Plans & the Strategic Partnership with Russia. Allocations based on level of partnership and progress. An enabling Regulation: The ENPI Regulation includes a complete toolbox to render aid effective ENPI Key features Cross-border Cooperation (CBC): For the first time, assistance to Member States & neighbours to be delivered by a single Regulation, a single set of rules The central role of programming: The appropriate “measure mix” supporting the policy is defined through programming 2. The ENPI regulation: Main features 2.1 Key elements
2. The ENPI regulation: Main features 2.2. Policy Framework Agreements: Partnership and Cooperation, Association, other Council Conclusions Commission Communications Jointly agreed Action Plans
2. The ENPI regulation: Main features 2.3. Types of programmes Country and multi-country programmes Minimum 95.0% (over €10.6 bn) Cross-border cooperation programmes Up to 5.0% (almost €550 million)
2. The ENPI regulation: Main features 2.3. Ukraine allocations Ukraine ENPI National Programme 2007-2010 € 494 million (indicative allocation) + Eligible for ENPI Regional, CBC and Thematic Programmes
Strategy Papers Multi-annual Indicative Programmes ActionProgr./Joint CBC Progr. 2. The ENPI regulation: Main features 2.4. The programming process ►annual ► describe projects identified for financing ► define the budget per project ►lead to EC decision & commitments of funds ► Analysis of the situation ► Response strategy ►Priority sectors ► 7 years ► revised at mid-term ►normally attached to Strategy Papers ► set global and per priority allocations ► cover 3 – 4 years All these documents are subject to comitology Except CBC Programmes
Key stages of programming process in Ukraine • Fact-finding missions 2nd half of 2005 • First draft end of 2005 • Validiation missions/updates 2006 • Formal adoption early 2007 • Key stakeholders: Government, other Donors including EU MS, civil society
3. Practical aspects of the new instrument 3.1. Areas of cooperation - General ►Dialogue and Reform ►Legislative approximation ►Institution building ► Equitable social and economic development ► Protection of human rights and freedoms ► Rule of law and good governance ► Contribution to UN Milennium Development Goals Sectoral cooperation ► energy; telecommunications; transport; Area of Justice, Freedom and Security; environment; research and innovation; higher education
Priority Areas for Ukraine2007-2010 • Democratic Development and Good Governance – 30% • Regulatory Reform and Administrative Capacity building – 40% • Infrastructure Development: Energy, Transport, Environment, Border Management – 40%
3. Practical aspects of the new instrument Implementation modalities - General ► Technical assistance ► Targeted administrative measures: twinning ► Sectoral or general budget support ► Investments and investment related activities ► Debt relief programmes ► Microprojects ► Food security measures ► Contributions to the EIB or other financial intermediaries for loan financing, equity investments, guarantee or investment funds
3. Practical aspects of the new instrument Implementation modalities - Ukraine • to be decided action-by-action at the stage of programme identification (EC Delegation lead) • sector/budgetary support whenever possible and appropriate • Infrastructure development in close cooperation with EIB+EBRD • Twinning/TAIEX/Technical Assistance • Mechanism to support civil society
4. Entry points for WWF + Partners • monitor Action Plan implementation and share results with national authorities and EC • monitor implementation of EC assistance programmes (key contact: EC Kyiv Delegation) • follow tender opportunities on DG EuropeAid website • Note: • Doing 1+2 properly will limit your possibilities under 3