Cross-border cooperation in the Black Sea Basin The Balkan and the Black Sea Area on the move: Perspective for Regional Authorities Cross-border cooperation (CBC) on the external borders of the EU is a key priority both in the European Neighbourhood Policy. CBC under the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI) will build on CBC under its predecessor, the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI). Cross-border cooperation in the Black Sea Basin

From ENPI CBC 2007-2013 to ENI CBC 2014-2020 “Black Sea Basin Programme” Participating countries had a great interest in BSB Programme 2007-2013: high number of projects submitted under the 2 calls for proposals (368) and 62 contracts concluded; increase by the EC of the initial Programme’s budget with additional 11 million Euro, recognizing the importance of the Programme as an instrument for facilitating cross-border cooperation. It is acknowledged that the participating countries had a great interest in JOP Black Sea Basin 2007-2013. it is proved by the high number of projects submitted under the two calls for proposals and also by the increase by the EC of the initial Programme’s budget with an addition 11 million Euro since 2008, recognizing by this the importance of the Programme for the economic stability of the area. Therefore, we must actively benefit from this common multilateral experience and together move forward to the future BSB Programme. The Balkan and the Black Sea Area on the move: Perspective for Regional Authorities ENI CBC 2014-2020 “Black Sea Basin Programme” 01

From ENPI CBC 2007-2013 to ENI CBC 2014-2020 “Black Sea Basin Programme” Strong relevance of the programme and its current priorities for all participating countries Excellent cooperation among partner countries leading to stable partnerships; however, extensive partnerships proved difficult to manage This common multilateral experience should be actively capitalized by moving forward to the future BSB Programme 2014-2020 The Balkan and the Black Sea Area on the move: Perspective for Regional Authorities ENI CBC 2014-2020 “Black Sea Basin Programme” 02

Eligible area 2014-2020 The Balkan and the Black Sea Area on the move: Perspective for Regional Authorities ENI CBC 2014-2020 “Black Sea Basin Programme” 03

Core Eligible area 2014-2020 04 Romania: South-East; Bulgaria: Severoiztochen, Yugoiztochen; Greece: Kentriki Makedonia, Anatoliki Makedonia Thraki; Turkey: Istanbul, Tekirdağ, Kocaeli, Zonguldak, Kastamonu, Samsun, Trabzon; Russia: Rostov Oblast, Krasnodar Krai and Adygea republic; Ukraine*: Odesa, Mykolaiv, Kherson, Zaporosh’ye and Donetsk Oblasts, Crimea Republic, Sevastopol; Rep. Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaidjan**: the whole country. *General EU restrictions on cooperation in regions that are illegally occupied by Russia are also applicable to CBC. Therefore, regions of Sevastopol and Crimea Republic are not currently eligible. ** Azerbaidjan decided to withdraw from the Programme at the end of the programming process. The Balkan and the Black Sea Area on the move: Perspective for Regional Authorities ENI CBC 2014-2020 “Black Sea Basin Programme” 04

BSB thematic objective A BSB thematic objective B Strategy 2014-2020 Improve the welfare of the people in the Black Sea Basin regions through sustainable growth and joint environmental protection BSB wider objective Promote business and entrepreneurship within the Black Sea Basin BSB thematic objective A Jointly promote business and entrepreneurship in the tourism and cultural sectors Priority 1 Increase cross-border trade opportunities and modernisation in the agricultural and connected sectors Priority 2 Promote coordination of environmental protection and joint reduction of marine litter within the BSB BSB thematic objective B Improve joint environmental monitoring Priority 3 Promote common awareness-raising and joint actions to reduce river and marine litter Priority 4 The Balkan and the Black Sea Area on the move: Perspective for Regional Authorities ENI CBC 2014-2020 “Black Sea Basin Programme” 05

Budget 2014-2020 Indicative financing plan of the ENI CBC Black Sea Basin Programme, Providing the EU Contribution and the co-financing if known for the whole programming period for each thematic objective and for Technical Assistance Thematic objectives by source of funding (in euros):   EC Funding (a) Co-financing (b) Co-financing rate (in %) (c) * Total funding (d) = (a) + (b) Thematic Objective 1 25 337 752,68 2 027 020,21 8,00% 27 364 772,89 Thematic Objective 2 18 796 984,62 1 503 758,77 20 300 743,39 Technical Assistance 4 903 859,70 1 373 080,72 28,00% 6 276 940,42 Total ENI 49 038 597,00 10,00% 53 942 456,70 The Balkan and the Black Sea Area on the move: Perspective for Regional Authorities ENI CBC 2014-2020 “Black Sea Basin Programme” 06

Indicative activities 2014-2020 Priority 1.1 Jointly promote business and entrepreneurship in the tourism and cultural sectors Promote the development and joint marketing of cross-border tourism products and transnational thematic itineraries Promote diversification and integration of coastal and inland tourism Promote historical heritage preservation through sustainable tourism development Encourage synergies, networking and internet connectivity among tourism stakeholders and tour operators within the Black Sea Basin The Balkan and the Black Sea Area on the move: Perspective for Regional Authorities ENI CBC 2014-2020 “Black Sea Basin Programme” 07

Indicative activities 2014-2020 Priority 1.1 Jointly promote business and entrepreneurship in the tourism and cultural sectors Promote electronic marketing tools and cross- border logistics information for tourism Jointly promote cultural products and events Jointly enhance the openness of the Black Sea Region to international and non-European tourism Exchange best practices on the development of environmentally-friendly tourism strategies Improve tourism services and promote the upgrade of skills The Balkan and the Black Sea Area on the move: Perspective for Regional Authorities ENI CBC 2014-2020 “Black Sea Basin Programme” 08

Indicative activities 2014-2020 Promote international trade links, sectoral networks & partnerships within BSB Strengthen internet connectivity, cross-border business information systems, market & logistics information with greater use of ICT Exchange best practices in modern and innovative marketing & develop joint marketing strategies Support innovation, research and cooperation, including for development of logistics, in the agricultural industry, jointly developing and implementing best practices in producing quality agricultural products Indicative activities 2014-2020 Priority 1.2 Strengthen cross-border trade opportunities and modernisation of the agricultural and connected sectors The Balkan and the Black Sea Area on the move: Perspective for Regional Authorities ENI CBC 2014-2020 “Black Sea Basin Programme” 09

Indicative activities 2014-2020 Priority 1.2 Strengthen cross-border trade opportunities and modernisation of the agricultural and connected sectors Exchange experience and introduce innovative technologies for sectoral development (e.g. organic products, aquaculture), including small-scale investments in pilot projects Joint actions to support productive use of migrant remittances in agriculture/aquaculture/food industry modernisation The Balkan and the Black Sea Area on the move: Perspective for Regional Authorities ENI CBC 2014-2020 “Black Sea Basin Programme” 10

Indicative activities 2014-2020 Priority 2.1 Improve joint environmental monitoring Reinforce joint cross-border monitoring, evaluation and information systems to prevent and control trans-boundary pollution (including through small-scale investments) Improve long-term cross-border collaboration and research capacity in addressing ecosystem transformation and biodiversity monitoring Strengthen the collaboration between science, industry, relevant stakeholders and decision-makers to harmonise monitoring, marine environment assessment and data provision; The Balkan and the Black Sea Area on the move: Perspective for Regional Authorities ENI CBC 2014-2020 “Black Sea Basin Programme” 11

Indicative activities 2014-2020 Priority 2.1 Improve joint environmental monitoring Improve the availability of online public access environmental data and data products (e.g. maps) for the Black Sea Basin Promote cross-border cooperation among maritime authorities for e.g. safe navigation or fisheries Exchange good practices on early warning systems to reduce environmental risks and prepare effective responses. The Balkan and the Black Sea Area on the move: Perspective for Regional Authorities ENI CBC 2014-2020 “Black Sea Basin Programme” 12

Indicative activities 2014-2020 Priority 2.2 Promote common awareness-raising and joint actions against river and marine litter Jointly raise public awareness and education regarding river and marine litter problems and the value of biodiversity and environmental protection; Share and promote good environmental management practices and technologies (including through small-scale investments) related to the treatment and disposal of waste; Promote cross-border BSB coastal and river clean- up campaigns (e.g. involving students) and share good experiences in this field; The Balkan and the Black Sea Area on the move: Perspective for Regional Authorities ENI CBC 2014-2020 “Black Sea Basin Programme” 13

Indicative activities 2014-2020 Priority 2.2 Promote common awareness-raising and joint actions against river and marine litter Encourage involvement of civil society, private sector, local/regional authorities and waste services to combat river and marine litter pollution; Share experience to improve port reception facilities and services for garbage collection from vessels. The Balkan and the Black Sea Area on the move: Perspective for Regional Authorities ENI CBC 2014-2020 “Black Sea Basin Programme” 14

Nature of Projects 15 Each project shall aim at establishing: Enhanced cross-border contacts within the Black Sea Basin including e.g. networking, forums and the establishment of lasting partnerships; Enhanced knowledge and skills including e.g. the exchange of experience and good practice, innovation, capacity-building and joint research; Concrete and visible outputs including e.g. small-scale investments, pilot projects, information and communication technologies shared tools, online open-access resources. The Balkan and the Black Sea Area on the move: Perspective for Regional Authorities ENI CBC 2014-2020 “Black Sea Basin Programme” 15

Nature of Projects When designing and implementing their action, project partners shall also pay particular attention to ensure: The sustainability of their action; Communication on and dissemination of results; Synergies and complementarities with other actions in the same field. The Balkan and the Black Sea Area on the move: Perspective for Regional Authorities ENI CBC 2014-2020 “Black Sea Basin Programme” 16

Partnerships Projects shall be submitted jointly by partners from at least one of the participating EU Member States and one of the participating partner countries Participation of Turkish partners is only possible in projects with at least one partner from a participating EU Member State and one partner from a participating partner country The project lead partner may be from any of the participating countries. The Balkan and the Black Sea Area on the move: Perspective for Regional Authorities ENI CBC 2014-2020 “Black Sea Basin Programme” 17

Types of potential beneficiaries 2014-2020 In line with the ENI CBC programming document Partners implementing projects will primarily represent regional and sub-national administrative levels, as well as civil society organisations based within the eligible programme area. Eligibility of project partners is based on ENI regulation, but priority will be given to: local and regional authorities civil society chambers of commerce academic and educational community. Eligible potential beneficiaries shall be detailed in the Guidelines for Applicants prepared for each call for proposals. The Balkan and the Black Sea Area on the move: Perspective for Regional Authorities ENI CBC 2014-2020 “Black Sea Basin Programme” 18

Indicative timetable 19 Finalization of the JOP – May 2015 Submission of the JOP to EC – June 2015; Negotiations and approval by EC - max. 6 months since JOP submission; Signature of Financing Agreements between EC & Partner Countries - max. 1 year from JOP adoption; 1st call for proposals – Q2 2016; 2nd call for proposals - Q2 2018. The Balkan and the Black Sea Area on the move: Perspective for Regional Authorities ENI CBC 2014-2020 “Black Sea Basin Programme” 19

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