M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Working Group for Chapter 19 – Social Policy and Employment Bilateral screening: Chapter 19 PRESENTATION OF MONTENEGRO Brussels, March 2013

Chapter 19: Social Policy and Employment M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 19: SOCIAL POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT Ivana Šućur Head of Division for Programming and Implementation of EU funds Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare ESF (IPA IV Component)

M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 19: Social Policy and Employment Chapter 19: SOCIAL POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT OUTLINE -Vision of IPA Component IV -National planning documents and sectoral strategies -Institutional framework -Current state of play of IPA Component IV programming -Planned activities -Main challenges

M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 19: Social Policy and Employment Chapter 22 Vision of IPA Component IV Chapter 19: SOCIAL POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT

M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 19: Social Policy and Employment Chapter 22 National planning documents and sectoral strategies National Development Plan (NDP) for the period Strategic Coherence Framework ( ) Operational Programme – Human Resources Development National Employment and Human Resources Development Strategy ( ) Strategy for Vocational Education Development in Montenegro ( ), Strategy for Adult Education in Montenegro ( ) Strategy for Scientific and Research Activity ( ), Inclusive Education Strategy ( ) Strategy for the Integration of Persons with Disabilities in Montenegro ( ) Chapter 19: SOCIAL POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT

M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 19: Social Policy and Employment Chapter 22 Institutional Framework OPERATING STRUCTURE is established in line with the Decree on organisation of the decentralised management of the EU Instrument for pre-accession assistance (IPA) ("Official Gazette of Montenegro", no. 33/11 published on 08 July 2011). MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SOCIAL WELFARE (BROP) MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SOCIAL WELFARE (BRPM for P1, P3 & P4) MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (BRPM for P2, Measure 2.1) MINISTRY OF SCIENCE (BRPM for P2, Measure 2.2) CFCU – IB for P1, P2, P3 & P4 Chapter 19: SOCIAL POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT

M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 19: Social Policy and Employment Chapter 22 Organization of MLSW as BROP HOS (Head of BROP/BRPM), Counsellor to the Minister HOS (Head of BROP/BRPM), Counsellor to the Minister Head of Division for Programming, Implementation and Monitoring of EU Funds Programming Manager/s Implementation Manager/s Horizontal Issues Officer/s Programming at OP level and P/M level, Appraisal of operation proposals Programme monitoring at OP and P/M level, Secretariat for SMC, Technical input to IB Horizontal issues, Programme evaluation, Support to HOS (»HOS Office«), »TA Unit« for BROP/BRPM operations Chapter 19: SOCIAL POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT

M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 19: Social Policy and Employment Chapter 22:Chapter 19: SOCIAL POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT Work on drafting the OP HRD started in 2010 (through SWOT analysis to PRIORITIES); Principle of TRANSPARENCY (wide working group for defining priorities); Compliance with the principles of partnership through public debates (especially with trade unions, employers associations, NGOs, local self-governments); Principle of CONCENTRATION – resources and efforts concentrated on four priority areas ( employment, education, science and social inclusion); Ex-ante evaluation conducted and recommendations implemented; OP HRD adopted by the EC on 18 October 2012; Draft Operational Identification Sheets (OIS) finalized Programming process

M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 19: Social Policy and Employment Chapter 22Chapter 19: SOCIAL POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT OP HRD Objectives Enhanced effectiveness of active employment policy measures aiming to improve access to employment and retaining employment Enhanced effectiveness of active employment policy measures aiming to improve access to employment and retaining employment To promote sustainable human resources development by modernizing and developing the educational, training and research infrastructures in Montenegro, in accordance with EU policies and standards, with particular focus on youth employability. Overall Objective Specific Objectives Improve the education and research system with the aim to achieve its better connection with the economy Improve the education and research system with the aim to achieve its better connection with the economy Enhancing the access to the labour market for disadvantaged groups by increasing employability Enhancing the access to the labour market for disadvantaged groups by increasing employability The Technical Assistance priority which is one of the elements of the OP will assist in achieving the three abovementioned objectives. The Technical Assistance priority which is one of the elements of the OP will assist in achieving the three abovementioned objectives.

M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 19: Social Policy and Employment Chapter 22Chapter 19: SOCIAL POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT OP HRD Priorities Measure 1.1. Supporting the implementatio n of the most productive labour market measures for the labour force quality and employment Measure 1.1. Supporting the implementatio n of the most productive labour market measures for the labour force quality and employment Measure 2.1. Supporting improvement of conditions for development of VET qualifications Measure 2.2. Supporting improvement of innovative capacities in higher education, research and economy Measure 2.2. Supporting improvement of innovative capacities in higher education, research and economy Measure 3.1. Supporting greater access to labour market for persons with disabilities and RAE population Measure 3.1. Supporting greater access to labour market for persons with disabilities and RAE population Measure 4.1: Supporting the development of project pipeline Measure 4.2.: Supporting Operating Structure in the implementati on of the Operational Programme Measure 4.2.: Supporting Operating Structure in the implementati on of the Operational Programme OP HRD Measures Priority Axis 1: Efficient and inclusive active employment policy measures Priority Axis 2: Enhancing Skills, Knowledge and Competences for Employability and Competitiveness Priority Axis 2: Enhancing Skills, Knowledge and Competences for Employability and Competitiveness Priority Axis 3: Enhancing Social Inclusion Priority Axis 4: Technical Assistance

M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 19: Social Policy and Employment Chapter 22Chapter 19: SOCIAL POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT

M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 19: Social Policy and Employment Chapter 22:Chapter 19: SOCIAL POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT Measure 1.1: Supporting the implementation of the most productive labour market measures for the labour force quality and employment Indicative eligible activities: -Supporting the training of the National Employment Agency in preparing project ideas and designing projects at the local level (7 Branch Offices) - to enable them to provide logistic support to grant beneficiaries, as well as to improve specific skills relating to development, assessment, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of active employment measures. - Awarding grants with the aim to support projects which will increase the employability of unemployed and meet the employers’ needs through trainings. Target groups: -National Employment Agency -Employers -Licensed training providers -Non-governmental organisations/associations -Municipalities -Chamber of Commerce -Social partners -Unemployed, especially long-term unemployed, women and youth Priority Axis 1: Efficient and inclusive active employment policy measures

M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 19: Social Policy and Employment Chapter 22:Chapter 19: SOCIAL POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT Measure 2.1: Supporting improvement of conditions for development of VET qualifications Indicative eligible activities: - Supporting the modernisation of educational programmes for all levels of vocational education which will meet the real labour market needs; - Supporting the procurement of equipment of VET schools; - Supporting the strengthening of professional competencies of teachers in VET. Target groups: - VET Centre - pupils - teachers - schools and other education providers - unemployed and employed - social partners (trade unions and employers). Priority Axis 2: Enhancing skills, knowledge and competences for employability and competitiveness

M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 19: Social Policy and Employment Chapter 22:Chapter 19: SOCIAL POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT Measure 2.2: Supporting improvement of innovative capacities in higher education, research and economy Indicative Eligible Activities: - Supporting the innovation skills development of students, professors and researchers, including the development of analytical and plan documents, methodology handbooks, innovated study courses and implementation of specific training programmes, if possible, those which ensure acquisition of licenses in order to be able to further transfer the knowledge. - Supporting the transfer of knowledge and development of innovation skills in enterprises. Target Groups: - Higher education institutions - Scientific and research institutions - Professors, researchers, students - Employees of enterprises - Employers Priority Axis 2: Enhancing skills, knowledge and competences for employability and competitiveness

M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 19: Social Policy and Employment Chapter 22Chapter 19: SOCIAL POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT Measure 3.1. Supporting greater access to labour market for persons with disabilities and RE population Indicative eligible activities: - Improving cooperation between the EAM Branch Offices and Social Work Centres with the aim to motivate and provide support to the process of active inclusion in the labour market; - Supporting grant beneficiaries in implementing the training and employment projects for persons with disabilities and RAE population. Target groups: - NGOs dealing with RE population rights - NGOs dealing with persons with disabilities rights - EAM Branch Offices - Social Work Centers - Employers - Licensed training providers - Municipalities Priority Axis 3: Enhancing Social Inclusion

M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 19: Social Policy and Employment Chapter 22: Priority Axis 4: Technical Assistance Chapter 19: SOCIAL POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT Measure 4.1: Supporting the development of project pipeline Indicative eligible activities: - Support to implementing body in the preparation of tender documentation for service and supply contracts; - Support to implementing body in the preparation of guidelines for potential applicants; - Support to potential grant applicants in the preparation of their applications and in providing knowledge in project management Measure 4.2: Supporting Operating Structure in the implementation of the Operational Programme Indicative eligible activities: - Support to the Montenegrin OP administration regarding any aspect of management, monitoring, evaluation and control, including grant scheme management and procurement; - Procurement of equipment for OS - The preparation and implementation of information and publicity & visibility activities; - Support to OS for establishment and financing of IPA IV SMC - Provision of translation and interpretation services.

M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 19: Social Policy and Employment Chapter 22Chapter 19: SOCIAL POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT Organizing conference for promotion of the Operational Programme among main beneficiaries; Organising Shadow SMC meeting on request of EC; Preparation of Terms of Reference (ToRs) and Guidelines for Applicants (GfA); Preparation of Communication Strategy and Action plan Preparations for the new IPA financial perspective (Operational Programme HRD) through: Monitoring and evaluation capacity development for the Western Balkans and Turkey (World Bank’s project), FRAME: Frame skills for future (ETF’s project), Begining of two twinning light projects aiming to support strengthening of the Operating Structure. Planned Activities

M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 19: Social Policy and Employment Chapter 22Chapter 19: SOCIAL POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT To ensure readiness of the Operating Structure and to further strengthen its administrative capacities ; To strengthen the principles of partnership in Montenegro ; To work on promotion of the Operational Programme, its priorities and activities (TRANSPARENCY) ; To motivate potential grant applicants to prepare project proposals in order to absorb funds through IPA Component IV ; To get the accreditation for decentralized management system. Main Challenges

M O N T E N E G R O Negotiating Team for the Accession of Montenegro to the European Union Chapter 19: Social Policy and Employment Chapter 22 Coordination of donor assistance ; Co-financing – timely planning of responsibility for participating in assistance programmes ; Strengthening capacities of sectors and institutions which are assistance programmes beneficiaries ; Planning and intersectoral approach; Strategic orientation and link with national documents, planning of activities,... Clear understanding of main monitoring principles ; Decentralization or strengthening of institutions involved in independent management of EU assistance programmes Team work, sector experts in a new position with additional involvement; Large number of sectors and necessary setting up of priorities, with limited resources. Chapter 19: SOCIAL POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT THE MAIN Challenges FOR THE NEXT PERIOD

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