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The European Union's CARDS Regional Programme

Information DayInformation Day

on the Cross Border Programmeson the Cross Border Programmes

AlbaniaAlbania former Yugoslav Republic of Macedoniaformer Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

Information on the Process andInformation on the Process andProgramme ContentProgramme Content

Evis Disha,Evis Disha,

IPA CBC, NH, CPsIPA CBC, NH, CPs

Unit for Regional CooperationUnit for Regional Cooperation

Department of Integration and Institutional SupportDepartment of Integration and Institutional SupportMinistry of European IntegrationMinistry of European Integration


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The role of the MEIThe role of the MEI

Programming coordination andProgramming coordination and

monitoring of the implementation ofmonitoring of the implementation of

the NH and IPA CBC programmesthe NH and IPA CBC programmes

Coordination with the EC and relatedCoordination with the EC and related

structures in the bordering countriesstructures in the bordering countries Ensure continues contacts with theEnsure continues contacts with the

other institutions responsible for theother institutions responsible for the

implementation of the NH, IPA CBCimplementation of the NH, IPA CBCprogrammes as well as finalprogrammes as well as final

beneficiaries.beneficiaries.


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Cross Border CooperationCross Border Cooperation1. Under CARDS instrument (e.g CARDS 2004) CARDS National 2004: 63,5 mln euro CARDS Regional 2004: 5,2 mln euro

NH programme with Greece: 33 joint projects NH programme with Italy and other countries included in the

Adriatic area: 24 joint projects

2. IPA 2007-2013 instrument Component II: Cross Border Cooperation 2007-2009: 26,6

mln euro Cooperation with EU Member States: Greece (3,99 mln

euro), Italy (14,458 mln euro) Cooperation with non EU member states: former Ygoslav

Republic of Macedonia (2,7 mln ), Montenegro (2,453 mlneuro), Kosove under UNRCS 1244 (2,356 mln euro)


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ObjectivesObjectives of the Programmeof the Programme Global objective:Global objective: Promoting sustainablePromoting sustainable

development in the crossdevelopment in the cross--border areaborder area

Specific objectives:Specific objectives:

1.1. to support the establishment of joint actions andto support the establishment of joint actions and

strategies aiming at protecting and valorizing thestrategies aiming at protecting and valorizing the

natural resources of the region;natural resources of the region;

2.2. to foster sustainable economic development of theto foster sustainable economic development of the

region;region;

3.3. to develop long term partnerships and networkingto develop long term partnerships and networking


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Cross Border Area ProgrammingCross Border Area Programming

AreaArea


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Territory of the CBC areaTerritory of the CBC area

25.713

10.473

28.748

9.496

19 .969

-

5.000

10.000

15 .000

20.000

25.000

30 .000

35.000

Macedonia Zona

Kufitare

Shqiperia Zona

Kufitare

Zona

Nderkufitar

Territori ne, km2

ZonaMaqedonase

52%

Zona Shqiptare

48%

Territori i Zones Nderkufitar


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Eligible RegionsEligible Regions RegionsRegions former Yugoslav Republic of Macedoniaformer Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

Pelagonia region includes 9 municipalitiesPelagonia region includes 9 municipalities -- Bitola,Bitola,

Mogila, Novaci, Demir Hisar, Krusevo, Prilep, Dolneni,Mogila, Novaci, Demir Hisar, Krusevo, Prilep, Dolneni,Krivogastani and Resen;Krivogastani and Resen;

Southwest region includes 13 municipalitiesSouthwest region includes 13 municipalities -- Debar,Debar,Centar Zupa, Kicevo, Vranestica, Drugovo, Zajas,Centar Zupa, Kicevo, Vranestica, Drugovo, Zajas,Oslomej, Makedonski Brod, Plasnica, Ohrid, Debarca,Oslomej, Makedonski Brod, Plasnica, Ohrid, Debarca,

Struga and Vevcani;Struga and Vevcani; Polog region includes 9 municipalitiesPolog region includes 9 municipalities -- Gostivar,Gostivar,

Vrapciste, Mavrovo and Rostusa, Tetovo, Bogovinje,Vrapciste, Mavrovo and Rostusa, Tetovo, Bogovinje,Brvenica, Zelino, Jegunovce and Tearce.Brvenica, Zelino, Jegunovce and Tearce.

RegionsRegions -- AlbaniaAlbania Dibra Region includes the districts of Diber, BurreliDibra Region includes the districts of Diber, Burreli

and Bulqiza;and Bulqiza;

Elbasan Region includes the districts of Elbasani,Elbasan Region includes the districts of Elbasani,Librazhdi, Gramshi, Cerriku and Peqini,Librazhdi, Gramshi, Cerriku and Peqini,

Korca Region includes the districts ofKorca Region includes the districts ofKorKora, Pogradec,a, Pogradec,

Devolli and KolonjaDevolli and Kolonja


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Statistical dataStatistical dataformer Yugoslavformer Yugoslav

Republic of MacedoniaRepublic of Macedonia

10 473 km10 473 km

766 820766 820

inh.inh.

3131 municipalitiesmunicipalities

1818 citiescities

795795 villagesvillages Population densityPopulation density

73,22 p./km73,22 p./km

AlbaniaAlbania

99 497 km497 km

757 854757 854 inh.inh.

1717 municipalitiesmunicipalities 1818 citiescities

1 0211 021 villagesvillages

105105 communescommunes

Population densityPopulation density

79,80 p./79,80 p./kmkm


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Priorities and measuresPriorities and measures

PRIORITETI 2

Technical Assistance

Measure 3:Measure 3:

Social cohesion and cultural exchange throughSocial cohesion and cultural exchange through

peoplepeople--toto--people and institutionpeople and institution--toto--institution actionsinstitution actions


Sustainable environmental development with an accentSustainable environmental development with an accent

on protecting, promoting and managing naturalon protecting, promoting and managing natural

resources and ecosystemsresources and ecosystems


Economic development with an emphasis on tourismEconomic development with an emphasis on tourism

related areasrelated areas

Priority 1Priority 1

Fostering aFostering a

crosscross--borderborder

economic,economic,

environmentalenvironmentaland socialand social

developmentdevelopment


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Priority 1Priority 1--Measure 1: Economic developmentMeasure 1: Economic development

with an emphasis on tourism related areaswith an emphasis on tourism related areas

o Development and implementation of joint strategies, action plans,studies and competitive analyses ;

o Facilitation of the business contacts, networking, partnerships;

o Development and implementation of studies, analysis and measuresfor improving cross-border conventional and alternative tourism offer;

o Investments in small scale business and tourism infrastructure ;

o Promotion and branding of regional products, services andorganization of food supply chains supply chains;

o Development and implementation of training, educational activitiesand transfer of know-how, in the fields of tourism and businessmanagement, marketing, quality systems, ICT, labor prequalification,

etc.


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Priority 1Priority 1-- Measure 2: Sustainable environmentalMeasure 2: Sustainable environmental

development with an accent on protecting, promoting anddevelopment with an accent on protecting, promoting andmanaging natural resources and ecosystemsmanaging natural resources and ecosystems

o Development and implementation of joint strategies, policies, actionplans or feasibility studies related to environmental issues

o Investment in the development of small-scale cross-borderinfrastructure in the fields of environment and emergencypreparedness, cleaning of uncontrolled waste disposal sites, as well

as joint activities aiming at identifying, preserving, developing andrestoring national parks and protected sites, flora, fauna, etc.;

o Development and implementation of training and educationalprogrammes related to environment protection activities;

o Creation and implementation of comprehensive awareness,promotion and information campaigns related to environmentalissues.


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Priority 1Priority 1-- Measure 3: Social cohesion and culturalMeasure 3: Social cohesion and cultural

exchange through peopleexchange through people--toto--people and institutionpeople and institution--toto--institution actionsinstitution actions

o Development and implementation of programmes for socialintegration of socially marginalized groups, unemployed, rural youthand women labor force;

o Support of joint programmes based on utilization of multiethnicassets;

o Support of joint Research Development Initiatives of R&Dinstitutions;

o Support of joint health protection related activities;

o Support of joint cultural events and activities and joint project aimingat promoting and protecting cultural and historical heritage.


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BeneficiariesBeneficiaries Local and regional authorities;

Local bodies of local administration legal setup;

Country and regional agencies

Non-governmental or non-profit makingorganizations, associations and foundations

Chamber of commerce;

State and public agencies and organizations;

Public enterprises;


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FundingFunding

1MACEDONIA

0.85ALBANIA2009

1MACEDONIA

0.75ALBANIA

2008

2.143MACEDONIA

1.1ALBANIA

2007

Eligible cost: 85% EU and 15% beneficiaries

Funds (in milion Euro )

Countries


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Organizational StructuresOrganizational Structures former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia:former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia:

Ministry of Local Self GovernmentMinistry of Local Self Government

AlbaniaAlbania: Ministry of European Integration, Unit: Ministry of European Integration, Unitfor Regional Cooperationfor Regional Cooperation

Joint Monitoring CommitteJoint Monitoring Committe(a)(a)Representatives of both countriesRepresentatives of both countries

(b)(b)Deision making bodyDeision making body

(c)(c)Undertake project selection processUndertake project selection process

Joint Technical SecretariatJoint Technical Secretariat(a)(a)administrative functionadministrative function

(b)(b)situated in Bitolasituated in Bitola

(c)(c)antena in Elbasanantena in Elbasan


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The programming processThe programming process

Start of the programming process:Start of the programming process: DecemberDecember 20062006

Programming and drafting process:Programming and drafting process: December 2006December 2006-- May 2007May 2007

Submission of the programme to EU:Submission of the programme to EU: 3131 May 2007May 2007

Internal consultationInternal consultation EU:EU: JuneJune -- DecemberDecember 20072007

Aproval by EU:Aproval by EU: within 2007within 2007

Establishmen of SOEstablishmen of SO, JTS:, JTS: within 2007within 2007

First CfP:First CfP: springspring 20082008

Second CfP:Second CfP: fallfall 20082008


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Ministry of European IntegrationMinistry of European Integration

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