Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector Railways Summit 12.10.2016, Bucharest, Romania

Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the energy sector Content What is DTP? Programme area Programme Priorities and Specific Objectives SO 3.1 – Transport Financial issues DTP requirements and key principles Types of actions to be financed Second call for proposals How to develop a good AF Assessment procedure

What is DTP? DTP – financing instrument of ETC/ Interreg VB Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector What is DTP? DTP – financing instrument of ETC/ Interreg VB Programming periods   Interreg I: 1990-1993 Interreg II: 1994-1999 Interreg III: 2000-2006 Interreg IV: 2007-2013 Interreg V: 2014-2020

Interreg programmes available for RO 2014 – 2020 Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector Interreg programmes available for RO 2014 – 2020 CBC Transnational Interregional Romania - Serbia Romania – Bulgaria Romania - Hungary Danube Transnational Programme URBACT ESPON INTERACT INTERREG EUROPE

Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector DTP supports policy integration in the Danube region below the EU-level and above the national level in specific fields of action. Expected projects should therefore influence national/ regional/ local policies (act as “policy drivers”). DTP fosters transnational cooperation in specific fields of intervention in order to contribute to a higher degree of territorial integration. DTP supports the achievement of EUSDR objectives as defined in the Action Plan.

Programme area 14 countries: Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector Programme area 14 countries: 9 EU MS: DE, AT, CZ, SI, SK, HU, HR, RO, BG 3 EU (potential) candidate countries: RS, MNE, BIH 2 EU neighbouring countries: UA, MD

Programme Priorities and Specific Objectives Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector Programme Priorities and Specific Objectives Priority Axis 1 Innovative and socially responsible Danube region Priority Axis 2 Environment and culture responsible Danube region Priority Axis 3 Better connected and energy responsible Danube region   Priority Axis 4 Well governed Danube region Specific objective 1.1 Improve framework conditions for innovation Specific objective 2.1 Strengthen transnational water management and flood risk prevention Specific objective 3.1 Support environmentally-friendly and safe transport systems and balanced accessibility of urban and rural areas Specific objective 4.1 Improve institutional capacities to tackle major societal challenges Specific objective 1.2 Increase competences for business and social innovation Specific objective 2.2 Foster sustainable use of natural and cultural heritage and resources Specific objective 3. 2 Improve energy security and energy efficiency Specific objective 4.2 Support to the governance and implementation of the EUSDR Specific objective 2.3 Foster the restoration and management of ecological corridors Specific objective 2.4 Improve preparedness for environmental risk management

Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector Specific Objective 3.1 Support environmentally-friendly and safe transport systems as well as balanced accessibility of urban and rural areas

Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector Expected results Improvement of accessibility, connectivity and interoperability Further development of waterways while limiting the negative impact of transport on the Danube ecosystem Development of multimodal hubs, terminals and links Improvement of transport safety Better organisation of public transport Promotion of sustainable modes of transport in urban and rural areas

Funds Financial framework ERDF = 202,095,405 euro (9 EU MS) Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector Funds ERDF = 202,095,405 euro (9 EU MS) IPA = 19,829,192 euro (RS, BA, ME) ENI = tbd (UA, MD) Financial framework Reimbursement principle (85% of validated costs) Remaining 15% to be co-financed at national level (own co-financing, state co-financing or other sources) Progress of activities and spending reported on a 6-month basis Reimbursement after approval of the progress report (ca. 10-12 months from actual payment)

Budget allocated for transport projects 85%=31,023,237,00 euro Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector   Budget allocated for transport projects 85%=31,023,237,00 euro Committed in the 1st CfP: ca. 70%

Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector Eligible expenditure Staff costs (real costs or flat rate of 20% of direct costs) Office and administrative expenditure (15% of staff costs) Travel and accommodation External expertise and service Equipment Infrastructure and works – mandatory transnational character*! Ineligible costs: purchase of land and existing buildings, refundable VAT, in kind contribution, second hand equipment, etc. * See Applicants Manual, Part 3, Eligibility of expenditure

DTP requirements Eligibility of partners: Public bodies Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector DTP requirements Eligibility of partners: Public bodies Bodies governed by public law Private non-profit bodies Private profit-making bodies (except LP and PPs form IPA countries) International organisations EGTCs coming from the DTP programme area    At least 3 financing partners from 3 different countries of the programme area. Lead Partner from EU Member State of Programme area.  

Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector Potential applicants Organisations responsible for transport and economic development Service providers NGOs Chambers of commerce Innovation centres R&D institutions Education providers

Key principles Real transnational character Result-oriented approach Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector Key principles Real transnational character Result-oriented approach Sustainable development Durable and transferrable outputs Integrated territorial approach Qualitative partnership Efficiency in terms of mobilised resources

Types of actions to be financed: Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector Types of actions to be financed: Development of transnational strategies, action plans, policy frameworks and recommendations Development of management, coordination, monitoring and reporting tools and services Preparation of investments to be subsequently financed through other sources* Pilot activities of testing and demonstration nature Training and capacity building (learning interactions) Information, dissemination and publicity measures

ARE NOT FINANCED BY THE DTP! Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector Projects: focusing on purely academic cooperation or research activities aiming at mere networking and exchange of experience exclusively investment-oriented ARE NOT FINANCED BY THE DTP!

to be launched at the beginning of 2017 ca. 3 months Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector 2nd Call for Proposals: to be launched at the beginning of 2017 ca. 3 months gap analysis to be performed 1-step approach (AF) amount not decided yet Check www.interreg-danube.eu for news on the 2nd Call SO 3.1 remaining amount ca. 8M euro possible restrictions as well

Topics not addressed/ too little addressed: Multimodality Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector Topics not addressed/ too little addressed: Multimodality Rail interoperability Air transport ITS Transport safety Connectivity of rural areas Sea ports IWT fleet modernisation

How to develop a successful application in 10 steps Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector How to develop a successful application in 10 steps Identify current needs/ challenges and propose solutions Find the appropriate partners (sectors, levels of governance, areas of expertise) Develop the project idea Check Programme’s provisions and bear in mind the key principles Build on existing solutions (do not start from scratch if not necessary!) Bring a contribution to the achievement of EUSDR objectives Distribute roles of partners equitably Identify measures to ensure further use of project results Identify measures to ensure the transferability and durability of project results Design a feasible workplan (incl. timing, budget) !!! Ask for a consultation with the responsible DTP project officer

Assessment Eligibility check Yes/ no questions Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector Assessment Eligibility check Yes/ no questions Failure to meet eligibility requirements leads to rejection Quality check Content-related Relevance of the project for the selected DTP SO, its strategic dimension in regard to its contribution to the achievement of the programme objectives and its feasibility and value for the money

Ana Leganel Project Officer PA3 Phone: +36 1 795 5338 E-mail: ana.leganel@interreg-danube.eu Website: www.interreg-danube.eu