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Sources: Eurostat/UNDP/Transparency International All data is from 2016, except where * indicates 2017 and ** indicates 2015. All data is from EU-27, except where ~ indicates EU-28.

2004-2009

2009-2014 2014-2021

2009-2014 2014-2021

PRIORITY AREAS

Strengthening the justice sector through reforms

Combating organised crime, including trafficking

Improving the situation for vulnerable groups, including children, youth and Roma

Protecting biodiversity and improving the monitoring of marine and inland waters

Promoting green industry innovation

Supporting improvement of correctional services and strengthening the rule of law

Fighting poverty and promoting local development and improving living conditions for the Roma population

Boosting green industry innovation and entrepreneurship in cooperation with enterprises from the donor countries

Reducing CO2 emissions

Strengthening civil society

TOTAL FUNDING

€41.5MTOTAL FUNDING


€210.1M

EEA GRANTS

€21.5MEEA GRANTS

€78.6MEEA GRANTS

€115MNORWAY GRANTS

€20MNORWAY GRANTS

€48.0MNORWAY GRANTS

€95.1M

COUNTRY FACTS Bulgaria EU-27

GDP per capita in PPS (EU=100) 49 100

Economic growth (% change on previous year)~ 3.9 2.0

Unemployment rate (%)* 6.3 7.6

Youth unemployment rate (%)* 13.5 16.8

Public debt (% of GDP) 29.0 83.2

Gender pay gap (%) 14.4 16.3

At-risk-of-poverty rate (%) 40.4 23.5

Human development index** 27 (EU-27 ranking)

Corruption perception index* 27 (EU-27 ranking)

BULGARIA

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IMPLEMENTATION STATUS

2009-2014 PERIOD

*The percentage is calculated based on the net allocations to the beneficiary country and reflects funding spent per 16.05.2018.**Projects with donor project partner including mobility projects in the scholarship programme.

Total funding (€M) Disbursed* No. of projects No. of partnership projects**

126.6 92.92% 954 181 (19.0%)

*Programme Operator • NORWAY GRANTS • EEA GRANTS

BULGARIA

Programme Partner(s) Grant (€ million)

Green industry innovation Innovation Norway* 13.7 •

Energy efficiency and renewable energy Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate 13.3 •

Integrated marine and inland water management

Norwegian Environment Agency 8.0 •

Biodiversity and ecosystem services Norwegian Environment Agency 8.0 •

NGO Fund - 11.8 •

Public health initiatives - 13.4 ••

Children and youth at risk Council of Europe 8.6 •

Capacity building and institutional co-operation

Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities, Norwegian Barents Secretariat

2.0 •

Cultural heritage and contemporary arts - 14.0 •

ScholarshipsIcelandic Centre for Research, Agency for International Education Affairs (Liechtenstein), Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Education

1.5 •

Decent work and tripartite dialogue Innovation Norway* 0.5 •

Correctional services Council of Europe 8.6 •

Schengen cooperation and combating cross-border and organised crime

National Police Directorate (Norway), Council of Europe 6.0 •

Judicial capacity building Council of Europe 3.1 •

Domestic and gender-based violence Council of Europe 2.0 •

2014-2021 PERIOD


KEY FACTSNo. of Donor Programme Partners 9 December 2016

https://eeagrants.org/Results-data/Documents/Legal-documents/Memoranda -of-Understanding-with-beneficiary-countries/Bulgaria

*Fund Operator • NORWAY GRANTS • EEA GRANTS

9 1 Iceland

Cooperation Agreements (MoUs) signed on

8 Norway

Read more about programmes and projects in Bulgaria: www.eeagrants.org/bulgaria


Business development, innovation and SMEs Innovation Norway* 28.5 •

Social dialogue - Decent work Innovation Norway* 0.95 •

Local development, poverty reduction and enhanced inclusion of vulnerable groups

Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities, Council of Europe 35.0 •

Environment protection and climate change Norwegian Environment Agency 13.0 •

Renewable energy, energy efficiency and energy security

Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate, National Energy Authority of Iceland 28.0 •

Cultural entrepreneurship, heritage and cooperation Arts Council Norway 10.0 •

Civil society - 15.5 •

Judicial reforms and correctional servicesNorwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security,Directorate of Norwegian Correctional Services ,Council of Europe

30.0 •

Police cooperation and migrationNorwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security , Norwegian Directorate of Immigration, National Police Directorate (Norway)

21.5 •

Bilateral fund - funding for developing bilateral cooperation and activities of bilateral interest with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway

- 4.2 ••

BULGARIA

CROATIA

Sources: Eurostat/UNDP/Transparency International All data is from 2016, except where ** indicates 2017 and **** indicates 2015. All data is from EU-27, except where ~ indicates EU-28.

2009-2014 2014-2021

PRIORITY AREAS

Promote green business, education and research education in cooperation with Norwegian partners

Improve the infrastructure and efficiency of court systems

Promote increased understanding between ethnic groups in post-conflict communities

Enhance the contribution of civil society to justice, democracy and sustainable development

Cooperation agreements (MoUs) for the period 2014-2021 not concluded/signed

2009-2014 2014-2021

TOTAL FUNDING


€103.4M

EEA GRANTS

€5.0MEEA GRANTS



€46.6M

COUNTRY FACTS Croatia EU-27

GDP per capita in PPS (EU=100) 60.0 100





Gender pay gap (%) 8.7**** 16.3


Human development index** 25 (EU-27 ranking)

Corruption perception index * 23 (EU-27 ranking)

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2009-2014 PERIOD

*The percentage is calculated based on the net allocations to the beneficiary country and reflects funding spent per 16.05.2018.**Projects with donor project partner including the Council of Europe.


9.6 76.0% 56 3 (5.4%)


CROATIA

Read more about programmes and projects in Croatia: www.eeagrants.org/croatia


NGO Fund - 1.3 ••

Local and regional initiatives - 3.41 •

Judicial capacity building Council of Europe 3.65 •


CYPRUS


2004-2009

2009-2014 2014-2021

2009-2014 2014-2021

PRIORITY AREAS


Facilitating dialogue and bi-communal cooperation

Improving services for and protection of victims of domestic violence

Improving health diagnostics and capacity


TOTAL FUNDING



€11.5M

EEA GRANTS

€1.3MEEA GRANTS

€3.85MEEA GRANTS




€5.1M

COUNTRY FACTS Cyprus EU-27








Human development index ** 17 (EU-27 ranking)


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*The percentage is calculated based on the net allocations to the beneficiary country and reflects funding spent per 16.05.2018.


7.85 97.45% 29 4 (13.8%)


CYPRUS

Read more about programmes and projects in Cyprus: www.eeagrants.org/cyprus


Biodiversity and ecosystem services - 1.2 •

Civil society support Council of Europe 0.7 •

NGO Fund - 1.3 •

Children and youth at risk - 0.4 •

Public health initiatives - 1.2 •

Cultural and natural heritage - 0.6 •


Justice and home affairs - 0.95 •

Domestic and gender-based violence Norwegian Secretariat of the Shelter Movement 0.75 •

CZECH REPUBLIC


2004-2009

2009-2014 2014-2021

2009-2014 2014-2021

PRIORITY AREAS

Improving mental health services and reducing health inequalities

Protecting biodiversity and reducing vulnerability to climate change

Enhancing cooperation on research with Norway

Strengthening cooperation and educational exchange with the donor countries


Revitalising important European cultural heritage

Further enhancing research and educational cooperation between the Czech Republic and the donor countries

Enhancing human rights standards, combating discrimination and exclusion of Roma and supporting victims of domestic and gender-based violence

Safeguarding biodiversity and adapting to climate change

Revitalising cultural heritage and strengthening cultural exchange

Improving the integrity and accountability of public administration, including addressing corruption and money laundering

TOTAL FUNDING



€184.5M

EEA GRANTS

€48.5MEEA GRANTS

€61.4MEEA GRANTS




€89M

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131.8 94.93% 904 480 (53.1%)


CZECH REPUBLIC


Environment and climate change Norwegian Environment Agency 18.4 •

Carbon capture and storage - 5.0 •

NGO Fund - 11.4 •


Local and regional initiatives to reduce inequalities and promote social inclusion

- 1.2 •

Capacity building and institutional cooperation

- 1.8 •

Public health initiatives Norwegian Institute of Public Health 19.2 •

Gender equality and work-life balance - 3.4 •

Cultural heritage and cultural diversity Arts Council Norway 21.5 •

Scholarships Icelandic Centre for Research, Agency for International Education Affairs (Liechtenstein), Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Education

3.8 ••

Research cooperation Research Council of Norway 14.5 •

Domestic and gender-based violence - 4.2 •

Schengen and cross-border crime - 6.3 •

Judicial capacity building and correctional services

Council of Europe 4.9 •


Read more about programmes and projects in Czech Republic: www.eeagrants.org/czech-republic


2014-2021 PERIOD


CZECH REPUBLIC


Research Research Council of Norway 30.0 ••

Education Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Education Agency for International Education Affairs (Liechtenstein)

6.5 •


Health Norwegian Institute of Public Health 14.0 •

Environment, ecosystems and climate change


Culture Icelandic Centre for Research, Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage, Arts Council Norway

28.0 •


Good governance Council of Europe 5.0 •

Human rights, Roma inclusion, and domestic and gender-based violence

Council of Europe, European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights

19.0 •

Justice – Correctional services Directorate of Norwegian Correctional Service, Council of Europe

6.0 •

Home affairs – International police cooperation

- 5.0 •

Bilateral fund – funding for developing bilateral cooperation and activities of bilateral interest with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway

- 3.69 ••

KEY FACTSNo. of Donor Programme Partners 4 September 2017

https://eeagrants.org/Results-data/Documents/Legal-documents/Memoranda -of-Understanding-with-beneficiary-countries/Czech-Republic9


1 Iceland1 Liechtenstein7 Norway

ESTONIA

COUNTRY FACTS Estonia EU-27


Economic growth (% change on previous year) 2.1 2.00

Unemployment rate (%) 6.8 7.6*

Youth unemployment rate (%) 13.4 16.8*







2004-2009

2009-2014 2014-2021

2009-2014 2014-2021

PRIORITY AREAS

Developing and increasing the use of eco-friendly technologies

Improving healthcare services and reducing health inequalities

Assisting vulnerable children and youth at risk Improving the environmental standard of marine and inland waters

Increasing intercultural awareness and dialogue and supporting integration of the Russian-speaking minority

Boosting green industry innovation and ICT in cooperation with Norwegian enterprises

Strengthening a Baltic Research programme and educational cooperation with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway

Supporting local and regional development

TOTAL FUNDING



€68M

EEA GRANTS

€10.1MEEA GRANTS

€23.0MEEA GRANTS




€35.7M

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Integrated marine and inland water management Norwegian Environment Agency 6.9 •

Green industry innovation Innovation Norway 6.0 •NGO Fund - 2.3 •

Children and youth at risk Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities 6.5 •


Gender equality and work-life balance Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs 2.0 •

Cultural heritage and contemporary arts Norwegian Directorate of Cultural Heritage 4.5 •

Scholarships Icelandic Centre for Research, Agency for International Education Affairs(Liechtenstein), Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Education

1.6 ••

Norwegian-Estonian research cooperation Research Council Norway 3.0 •Decent work and tripartite dialogue Innovation Norway* 0.3 •Domestic and gender-based violence Norwegian Directorate of Health 2.0 •



2009-2014 PERIOD

2014-2021 PERIOD

*The percentage is calculated based on the net allocations to the beneficiary country and reflects funding spent per 16.05.2018.**Projects with donor project partner including mobility projects in the scholarship programmes.


Business development and innovation Innovation Norway 23.0 •

Research and education Research Council of Norway, Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Education, National Agency for International Education Affairs (Liechtenstein)

7.1 •

Local development and poverty reduction Norwegian Directorate of Health ,Norwegian Institute of Public Health,Norwegian Directorate of Cultural Heritage

18.0 ••

Climate change mitigation and adaptation Norwegian Environment Agency 6.0 •

Civil society - 4.0 •Social dialogue – Decent work Innovation Norway* 0.4 • Bilateral national fund – funding for developing bilateral cooperation and activities of bilateral interest with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway

- 1.36 ••



48.6 97.99% 299 93 (31.1%)



ESTONIA

Read more about programmes and projects in Estonia: www.eeagrants.org/estonia

KEY FACTSNo. of Donor Programme Partners 9 May 2017

https://eeagrants.org/Results-data/Documents/Legal-documents/Memoranda-of-Understanding-with-beneficiary-countries/Estonia


GREECE

Sources: Eurostat/UNDP/Transparency International All data is from 2016, except where * indicates 2017, ** indicates 2015 and *** indicates 2014. All data is from EU-27, except where ~ indicates EU-28.

2004-2009

2009-2014 2014-2021

2009-2014 2014-2021

PRIORITY AREAS

Safeguarding the right to seek asylum and improving the reception conditions, in particular of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children

Capacity building of Greek NGOs in policy and decision-making processes

Improving the environmental standard of marine and inland waters and promoting renewable energy and research

Alleviating the adverse social effects of the economic crisis

Safeguarding the right to seek asylum and improving the reception conditions, in particular of unaccompanied asylum-seeking minors

Improving the competitiveness of Greek enterprises through cooperation with businesses in the donor countries

Alleviating the adverse social effects of the economic crisis and contributing to better inclusion of Roma communities

Contributing to good governance, including digitalisation of public services and measures to address corruption

TOTAL FUNDING



€116.7M

EEA GRANTS

€34.3MEEA GRANTS

€63.4MEEA GRANTS


€0MNORWAY GRANTS

€0MNORWAY GRANTS

€0M

COUNTRY FACTS Greece EU-27


Economic growth (% change on previous year)~ -0.2 2.0

Unemployment rate (%) 23.6 7.6*

Youth unemployment rate (%) 47.3 16.8*


Gender pay gap (%)*** 12.5 16.3




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2014-2021 PERIOD



Total funding (€M) Disbursed* No. of projects No. of partnership projects

63.4 92.41% 130 17 (13.1%)

• NORWAY GRANTS • EEA GRANTS


GREECE

Read more about programmes and projects in Greece: www.eeagrants.org/greece



- 6.5 •

Renewable energy - 9.5 •

NGO Fund - 7.3 •

Asylum and migration Norwegian Directorate of Immigration 24.2 •

Solidarity and social inclusion - 4.3 •

Research - 3.0 •


Innovation, business development and SMEs

Innovation Norway* 21.5 •

Roma inclusion and empowerment European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights  5.0 •

Local development and poverty reduction   - 6.5 •

Water management   - 4.0 •

Renewable energy, energy efficiency   - 7.5 •

Good governance, accountable institutions, transparency

Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development

7.0 •

Asylum and migration (Capacity building of national asylum and migration management systems)

Norwegian Directorate of Immigration 16.5 •

Asylum and migration (Addressing urgent needs for the reception and screening of asylum seekers, and for the accommodation of vulnerable groups)

Norwegian Directorate of Immigration 16.5 •

Civil society -  12.0 •

Bilateral national fund – funding for developing bilateral cooperation and activities of bilateral interest with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway

  - 2.3 •

KEY FACTSNo. of Donor Programme Partners 31 October 2017

https://eeagrants.org/Results-data/Documents/Legal-documents/Memoranda-of-Understanding-with-beneficiary-countries/Greece

Cooperation Agreements (MoU) signed on

1 1 Norway

HUNGARY

COUNTRY FACTS Hungary EU-27



Unemployment rate (%)* 5.1 7.6*

Youth unemployment rate (%)* 12.9 16.8*







2004-2009

2009-2014 2014-2021

2009-2014 2014-2021

PRIORITY AREAS


Increasing competitiveness of green enterprises

Adapting to climate change


TOTAL FUNDING



€214.6M

EEA GRANTS

€60.8MEEA GRANTS

€70.1MEEA GRANTS




€105.7M

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153.3 58.78% 618 112 (18.1%)


HUNGARY

Read more about programmes and projects in Hungary: www.eeagrants.org/Hungary


Green innovation Innovation Norway 22.9 •

Energy efficiency - 8.4 •

Renewable energy National Energy Authority (Iceland) 7.7 •

Adaptation to climate change Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection 7.0 •

Bilateral research cooperation1 Research Council of Norway 24.1 •

NGO Fund - 13.5 •

Children and youth at risk1 Council of Europe 11.2 •

Cultural and natural heritage Norwegian Directorate of Cultural Heritage 12.6 •


Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities,Norwegian Agency for Lifelong Learning

10.8 •



3.0 •


LATVIA

COUNTRY FACTS Latvia EU-27











2004-2009

2009-2014 2014-2021

2009-2014 2014-2021

PRIORITY AREAS

Modernising the public sector through cooperation between local and regional authorities in Latvia and Norway

Supporting the reform of correctional services, including improving rehabilitation

Realising green innovation business opportunities


Improving environmental monitoring systems

Increasing intercultural awareness and dialogue with the Russian-speaking minority

Promoting green innovation business opportunities in cooperation with Norwegian enterprises

Supporting the reform of the correctional services and combating economic crime

Increasing research cooperation through a Baltic Research Programme in cooperation with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway

Reducing vulnerability to climate change and cleaning up polluted sites

TOTAL FUNDING



€102.1M

EEA GRANTS

€19.7MEEA GRANTS

€34.6MEEA GRANTS


€34MNORWAY GRANTS


€51.9M

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2014-2020 PERIOD




72.9 83.59% 347 130 (37.5%)



LATVIA

Read more about programmes and projects in Latvia: www.eeagrants.org/latvia


Green industry innovation Innovation Norway 11.3 •

Adaption to climate change Norwegian Environment Agency, Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection

10.4 •

NGO Fund - 10.4 •


Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities 5.0 •

Cultural heritage and contemporary arts Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage, Arts Council Norway

10.0 •

Research and scholarships Research Council of Norway, Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Education

5.5 ••


Correctional services Directorate of Norwegian Correctional Service 13.1 •


Business development, innovation and SMEs

Innovation Norway 12.5 •

Research and education

Research Council of Norway Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Education National Agency for International Education Affairs (Liechtenstein)

14.5 ••

Local development, poverty reduction and cultural cooperation

Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities 10.0 •

Climate change mitigation, adaptation and environment



Correctional services Directorate of Norwegian Correctional Service Council of Europe

13.0 •

International police cooperation and combating crime

Council of Europe 15.0 •

Social dialogue – Decent work Innovation Norway* 0.52 •

Bilateral national fund – funding for developing bilateral cooperation and activities of bilateral interest with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway

- 2.4 ••


https://eeagrants.org/Results-data/Documents/Legal-documents/Memoranda-of-Understanding-with-beneficiary-countries/Latvia


7 1 Liechtenstein 6 Norway

LITHUANIA

COUNTRY FACTS Lithuania EU-27










Sources: Eurostat/UNDP/Transparency International All data is from 2016, except where * indicates 2017 and ** indicates 2015.All data is from EU-27, except where ~ indicates EU-28.

2004-2009

2009-2014 2014-2021

2009-2014 2014-2021

PRIORITY AREAS

Modernising the public sector through cooperation between local authorities and public institutions in Lithuania and Norway

Strengthening judicial reform including the wider use of alternatives to prison

Fighting cross-border and organised crime

Promoting green industry innovation and entrepreneurship

Halting the loss of biodiversity and protection of ecosystems

Supporting the reform of the correctional services, strengthening the rule of law and combating crime

Strengthening a Baltic Research programme in cooperation with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway

Promoting green industry innovation in cooperation with Norwegian enterprises

TOTAL FUNDING



€117.6M

EEA GRANTS

€27MEEA GRANTS

€38.4MEEA GRANTS




€61.4M

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84.0 95.05% 223 106 (47.5%)


LITHUANIA





Green industry innovation Innovation Norway 8.0 •

NGO Fund - 5.5 •




Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities, Norwegian Environment Agency, Norwegian Police Directorate

8.0 •

Cultural heritage and natural heritage Norwegian Directorate of Cultural Heritage 9.0 •

Diversity in culture and arts Arts Council Norway 1.0 •

Scholarships Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Education

1.4 •


Schengen cooperation and cross-border crime

- 3.4 •


Judicial capacity building Norwegian Courts Administration 7.7 •

2014-2021 PERIOD

PROGRAMMES UNDER THE EEA AND NORWAY GRANTS *Fund Operator • NORWAY GRANTS • EEA GRANTS



- 14.0 •

ResearchResearch Council of Norway, Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Higher Education, National Agency for International Education Affairs

10.0 •


Health Norwegian Institute of Public Health 15.0 •

Environment, energy, climate change - 12.0 •

CultureNorwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage, Arts Council (Norway)

7.0 •


Justice and Home Affairs

Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Directorate of Norwegian Correctional Service, Norwegian Courts Administration National Police Directorate (Norway), Council of Europe

33.0 •

Bilateral national fund- funding for developing bilateral cooperation and activities of bilateral interest with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway

- 2.3 ••

LITHUANIA

Read more about programmes and projects in Lithuania: www.eeagrants.org/lithuania

KEY FACTSNo. of Donor Programme Partners 24 April 2018

Link to be provided once the MoUs are signed



MALTA

COUNTRY FACTS Malta EU-27






Gender pay gap (%) 11 16.3





2004-2009

2009-2014 2014-2021

2009-2014 2014-2021

PRIORITY AREAS

Strengthening oil spill prevention and response

Restoration of cultural heritage

Improving correctional services for young offenders


Alleviating poverty and supporting local and regional development

Supporting vulnerable children and youth at risk of social exclusion and poverty

Strengthening civil society and empowering vulnerable groups, including refugees and migrants

Support for cultural tourism and public access to culture

TOTAL FUNDING



€8M

EEA GRANTS

€1.9MEEA GRANTS

€2.9MEEA GRANTS




€3.6M

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2014-2021 PERIOD





4.5 59.85% 18 3 (16.7%)



MALTA

Read more about programmes and projects in Malta: www.eeagrants.org/malta


Correctional services Directorate of Norwegian Correctional Service 1.2 •Integrated marine and inland water management - 0.9 •Adaptation to climate change Norwegian Coastal Administration 0.5 •NGO Fund - 0.5 •Capacity building and institutional cooperation

Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities, Council of Europe 0.3 •

Decent work and tripartite dialogue Innovation Norway* 0.02 • Cultural and natural heritage - 0.8 •



Local development and poverty reduction - 5.98 ••


Bilateral national fund - funding for developing bilateral cooperation and activities of bilateral interest with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway

- 0.34 ••

KEY FACTSNo. of Donor Programme Partners 1 February 2017

https://eeagrants.org/Results-data/Documents/Legal-documents/Memoranda-of-Understanding-with-beneficiary-countries/Malta

Cooperation agreements (MoUs) signed on

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POLAND

COUNTRY FACTS Poland EU-27











2004-2009

2009-2014 2014-2021

2009-2014 2014-2021

PRIORITY AREAS

Increasing energy efficiency

Promoting green innovation in cooperation with Norwegian enterprises

Improving environmental monitoring and protecting biodiversity

Improving access to public health services

Increasing research cooperation between Norway and Poland

Contributing to a more efficient judicial system

Reducing CO2 emissions and improving energy efficiency

Further increasing the research cooperation between Poland and the donor countries

Strengthening the business and innovation sector with Norwegian enterprises

Promoting local development in small and medium-sized cities


Continuing the strong support for civil society

TOTAL FUNDING



€809.3M

EEA GRANTS

€280.8MEEA GRANTS

€266.9MEEA GRANTS




€411.5M

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578.1 97.03% 1422 487 (34.2%)


POLAND




Environmental monitoring and integrated planning and control


Energy efficiency and renewable energy - 144.2 ••

NGO Fund - 37.0 •

Local and regional initiatives - 9.8 •

Public health initiatives Norwegian Directorate of Health 76.0 ••

Cultural and natural heritage - 70.2 ••



15.0 ••

Research cooperation Research Council of Norway 63.2 •


Schengen and cross-border crime - 10.0 •


Judicial capacity-building Norwegian Courts Administration 14.0 •

Domestic and gender-based violence - 3.6 •

2014-2021 PERIOD



POLAND

Read more about programmes and projects in Poland: www.eeagrants.org/poland

Programme Partner(s) Grant (€ millon)

Business development and innovation Innovation Norway 85.0 •

Research Research Council Norway 110.0 ••

Education

Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Education, National Agency for International Cooperation in Educational Affairs (Liechtenstein), Icelandic Centre for Research

20.0 •


Health Norwegian Directorate of Health 20.0 •

Local development Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)

100.0 ••

Environment, energy and climate change Norwegian Environment Agency, Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate, National Energy Authority (Iceland)

140.0 •

Culture Arts Council (Norway), Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage

75.0 •


Justice Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Norwegian Courts Administration, Directorate of Norwegian Correctional Service

70.0 •

Home affairs Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection

20.0 •


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PORTUGAL

COUNTRY FACTS Portugal EU-27


Economic growth (% change on previous year) 1.6p 2.00









2004-2009

2009-2014 2014-2021

2009-2014 2014-2021

PRIORITY AREAS

Reducing vulnerability to climate change

Improving the management and protection of marine resources

Increasing the use and development of renewable energy

Improving public health and reducing health inequalities


Increasing value creation in the blue economy in collaboration with enterprises and researchers in the donor countries

Fighting climate change and improving environmental management capacity

Improving work-life balance and gender equality

Strengthening cultural heritage management systems

Continuing the strong support to strengthen civil society

TOTAL FUNDING



€102.7M

EEA GRANTS

€31.3MEEA GRANTS

€57.95MEEA GRANTS


€0MNORWAY GRANTS

€0MNORWAY GRANTS

€0M

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2009-2014 PERIOD

2014-2021 PERIOD




57.9 96.33% 212 62 (29.2%)

• EEA GRANTS

• EEA GRANTS

PORTUGAL

Read more about programmes and projects in Portugal: www.eeagrants.org/portugal



- 19.2 •

Renewable energy National Energy Authority (Iceland) 4.0 •

Adaptation to climate change Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection 3.0 •

NGO Fund - 8.7 •





Programme Partner(s) Grant (€ millon)

Blue growth innovation and SMEsInnovation Norway, Icelandic Centre for Research, Research Council (Norway), Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Education

38.0 •

Work-life balance and gender equality Norwegian Equality and Anti-Discrimination Ombud 6.0 •

Environment, climate change and low carbon economy


Cultural entrepreneurship, cultural heritage and cultural cooperation

Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage 9.0 •



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KEY FACTSNo. of Donor Programme Partners 22 May 2017

https://eeagrants.org/Results-data/Documents/Legal-documents/Memoranda-of-Understanding-with-beneficiary-countries/Portugal

Cooperation Agreement (MoU) signed on

6 1 Iceland5 Norway

ROMANIA

COUNTRY FACTS Romania EU-27






Gender pay gap (%) 5.2e 16.3





2004-2009

2009-2014 2014-2021

2009-2014 2014-2021

PRIORITY AREAS

Supporting judicial reform, tackling cross-border and organised crime

Improving the situation of vulnerable groups, including the Roma population

Boosting green innovation and entrepreneurship

Strengthening civil society to promote social justice, democracy and sustainable development

Fighting poverty and improving living conditions for the Roma population

Strengthening the business and innovation sector with a focus on green industry development, blue growth and ICT


Increasing the generation of energy from renewable sources and the reduction of CO2 emissions

Continuing the strong support to strengthen civil society

TOTAL FUNDING



€502.5M

EEA GRANTS

€50.5MEEA GRANTS

€190.8MEEA GRANTS


€48MNORWAY GRANTS


€227.3M

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2009-2014 PERIOD



305.9 90.65% 854 255 (29.9%)


ROMANIA




- 8.2 •

Reduction of hazardous substances Norwegian Environment Agency 10.0 •

Energy efficiency - 8.0 •

Renewable energyNational Energy Authority (Iceland), Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate

12.3 •

Adaption to climate change - 3.0 •


NGO Fund - 36.3 •

Children and youth at risk Council of Europe 27.0 •


Cultural heritage and contemporary arts Directorate of Cultural Heritage (Norway) 15.7 •


Research cooperation Research Council of Norway, Icelandic Centre for Research 20.0 •

Scholarships

Icelandic Centre for Research, Agency for International Education Affairs (Liechtenstein), Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Education

4.5 •



Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority 6.0 •


Domestic and gender-based violence Council of Europe, National Police Directorate (Norway) 4.0 •

Schengen and cross-border crime National Police Directorate (Norway) 5.3 •

Judicial capacity building Council of Europe, National Courts Administration 8.0 •

Correctional services Directorate of Norwegian Correctional services 8.0 •

Poverty alleviation - 20.0 •

2014-2021 PERIOD

PROGRAMMES UNDER THE EEA AND NORWAY GRANTS *Fund Operator • NORWAY GRANTS • EEA GRANTS

ROMANIA



Innovation Norway* 45.0 ••

Research Research Council Of Norway, Icelandic Centre for Research 40.0 ••

Education, scholarships, apprenticeships and youth entrepreneurship

Norwegian Centre for International, Cooperation in Education, National Agency of International Education, Affairs of Liechtenstein

12.0 •


European public health challengesNorwegian Institute of Public Health, Norwegian Directorate of Health

40.0 •

Local development, poverty reduction and Roma inclusion

Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities, Council of Europe

70.0 ••

Environment, climate change adaptation and ecosystems


Renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy security

Innovation Norway*, National Energy Authority of Iceland, Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate

62.8 ••

Cultural entrepreneurship, Cultural heritage and cultural exchange

Directorate of Cultural Heritage (Norway), Arts Council (Norway)

24.6 •


JusticeNorwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Directorate of Norwegian Correctional Service, Norwegian Courts Administration, Council of Europe

45.0 •

Home affairsNorwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security, National Police, Directorate (Norway), Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection, Council of Europe

24.0 •

Bilateral fund - funding for developing bilateral cooperation and activities of bilateral interest with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway

- 10.0 ••

Read more about programmes and projects in Romania: www.eeagrants.org/romania

KEY FACTSNo. of Donor Programme Partners 13 October 2016

https://eeagrants.org/Results-data/Documents/Legal-documents/Memoranda -of-Understanding-with-beneficiary-countries/Romania


182 Iceland1 Liechtenstein15 Norway

SLOVAKIA

COUNTRY FACTS Slovakia EU-27






Gender pay gap (%) 19 16.3





2004-2009

2009-2014 2014-2021

2009-2014 2014-2021

PRIORITY AREAS

Supporting judicial reform, tackling cross-border and organised crime

Improving the situation of vulnerable groups, including the Roma population

Boosting green innovation and entrepreneurship

Strengthening civil society to promote social justice, democracy and sustainable development

Increasing the competitiveness of Slovak enterprises

Fighting poverty and improving living conditions for the Roma population

Continuing cross border cooperation with Ukraine

Supporting social and economic development through culture

Supporting victims of domestic and gender-based violence

TOTAL FUNDING



€113.1M

EEA GRANTS

€32.3MEEA GRANTS

€38.35MEEA GRANTS


€38MNORWAY GRANTS


€58.2M

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2009-2014 PERIOD

2014-2021 PERIOD




80.75 96.49% 382 117 (30.6%)



SLOVAKIA

Read more about programmes and projects in Slovakia: www.eeagrants.org/slovakia


Adaptation to climate changeNorwegian Directorate for Civil Protection, Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate

12.5 •

Green Industry Innovation Innovation Norway 16.1 •

NGO Fund - 7.4 •

Local and regional initiatives Council of Europe 1.0 •

Cross-border cooperation Norwegian Barents Secretariat 13.4 •



1.9 •


Domestic and gender-based violence Norwegian Directorate of Health, Council of Europe 8.4 •


Business Development, Innovation and SMEs

Innovation Norway, Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Education, National Agency for International Education Affairs (Liechtenstein)

20.0 ••

Social Dialogue – Decent Work Innovation Norway* 0.58 •

Local Development, Poverty Reduction and Roma Inclusion

- 15.0 •

Climate Change Mitigation and AdaptationNorwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate, Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection, Norwegian Environment Agency

16.0 ••

Cultural Entrepreneurship, Cultural Heritage and Cultural Cooperation

Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Arts Council of Norway 17.5 •

Civil Society - 9.0 •

Good Governance, Accountable Institutions, Transparency and Cross-border Cooperation

Norwegian Barents Secretariat, Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development

8.5 •

Domestic and Gender-based Violence Norwegian Directorate of Health, Council of Europe 9.0 •


- 2.26 ••

KEY FACTSNo. of Donor Programme Partners 28 November 2016

https://eeagrants.org/Results-data/Documents/Legal-documents/Memoranda-of-Understanding-with-beneficiary-countries/Slovakia


10 1 Liechtenstein9 Norway

SLOVENIA

COUNTRY FACTS Slovenia EU-27











2004-2009

2009-2014 2014-2021

2009-2014 2014-2021

PRIORITY AREAS

Reducing health inequalities and improving mental health services

Protecting biodiversity and improving environmental monitoring and control

Increasing educational mobility between Slovenia and Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway

Promoting gender equality and work-life balance

Enhancing competence among teachers, professors and other academic staff

Promoting the transition of pupils from schools to the labour market

Supporting climate change mitigation and adaptation, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

Increasing public awareness of climate change

TOTAL FUNDING



€37.7M

EEA GRANTS

€6.1MEEA GRANTS

€12.5MEEA GRANTS




€17.8M

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2009-2014 PERIOD

2014-2020 PERIOD




26.9 95.45% 129 93 (72.1%)



SLOVENIA

Read more about programmes and projects in Slovenia: www.eeagrants.org/slovenia




Norwegian Mapping Authority, National Land Survey of Iceland

2.0 •

NGO Fund - 1.9 •



Cultural and natural heritage Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage, Arts Council Norway

4.9 •


1.8 • •



Education, scholarships, apprenticeship and youth entrepreneurship

Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Education, National Agency for International Education Affairs (Liechtenstein)

13.5 ••

Climate change mitigation, and adaptation Norwegian Environment Agency 14.5 ••

Civil Society - 3.0 •

Social Dialogue – Decent Work Innovation Norway* 0.18 ••


- 0.75 ••

KEY FACTSNo. of Donor Programme Partners 17 April 2017

https://eeagrants.org/Results-data/Documents/Legal-documents/Memoranda-of-Understanding-with-beneficiary-countries/Slovenia


4 1 Liechtenstein3 Norway

2009-2014 2014-2021

PRIORITY AREAS

Increasing environmental research and development of eco-innovation technologies

Promoting gender equality and work-life balance

Increasing educational cooperation and exchange

Spain is not a beneficiary country for the 14-21 period

SPAIN

COUNTRY FACTS SPAIN EU-27






Gender pay gap (%)* 14.2 16.3



Corruption perception index** 17 (EU-27 ranking)


2004-2009 2009-2014

TOTAL FUNDING


€45.85M

EEA GRANTS

€45.8MEEA GRANTS


€0MNORWAY GRANTS

€0M

Spain received only transitional funding in the 2009-2014 period and is no longer eligible for funding in the 2014-2021 period

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2009-2014 PERIOD



45.9 88.90% 446 195 (43.7%)

*Programme Operator • EEA GRANTS

SPAIN

Read more about programmes and projects in Spain: www.eeagrants.org/spain


Environmental and climate change-related research and technology


NGO Fund - 4.6 •

Gender equality and work-life balance Norwegian Equality and Anti-Discrimination Ombud 10.2 •


Diversity in culture and arts Norwegian Embassy* 0.5 •


3.9 •