The ENPI CBC Mediterranean Sea Basin Programme ENPI CBC MED Presentation Branch Office for the Western Mediterranean & Liaison Office with the Transnational MED Programme Valencia (Spain)

2 Outline of the presentation ENPI CBC MED Presentation  What is ENPI CBC MED?  Who can participate?  What are the key priorities? 4.Overall budget and funding 5.Duration of actions 6.Where should the actions take place? 7.Types of projects and partners. How to apply 8.Partnerships 9.Programme managing structures 10. Next steps 11. Contacts

3 1. What is ENPI CBC MED? ENPI CBC MED Presentation ENPI Cross Border Cooperation Mediterranean Sea Basin Programme provides the framework for the implementation of cross border and cooperation activities in the context of the European Neighbourhood Policy, complementing efforts exerted within the framework of the Euro- Mediterranean Partnership, with the final aim of developing an area of peace, stability and prosperity and good neighbourliness involving EU Mediterranean Countries and Mediterranean Partner Countries as they are listed in the Strategy Paper on Cross Border Cooperation Programmes within the ENPI. The general objective of the Programme is to contribute to promoting the sustainable and harmonious cooperation process at the Mediterranean Basin level by dealing with the common challenges and enhancing its endogenous potential.

1. What is ENPI CBC MED? The Programme is based on a series of principles, jointly identified by the participating countries: Co-ownership: Programme contents as well as its implementation modalities result from a joint elaboration based on the contribution of all the participating countries. Common benefits: the Programme shall benefit to all the territories involved by combining local partners’ capacities to solve common problems and to improve social cohesion and competitiveness in the cooperation area. Partnership: it is the essential condition to ensure the Programme effectiveness, guaranteeing the participation of the two shores of the Mediterranean Sea and contributing to a better governance of the local development process. Sustainable development: environment protection, management of natural resources, promotion of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency, sustainable socio-economic development and social cohesion should be considered in an integrated approach. Equality of opportunity, non-discrimination, respect for human rights: while implementing the Programme and projects, a special attention should be paid to the principle of non-discrimination in order to be avoid any discrimination based on race, sex, nationality, language or religion. Territorial dimension of the development processes and enhancement of endogenous potential of the cooperation area: this is to ensure that disadvantaged areas are also taken into account (for example, rural areas, small towns, declining industrial areas, landlocked territories, insular areas, etc.), with the aim of reinforcing a process of balanced and polycentric development. Reinforcement the level of competitiveness: the process of integration of the Euro-Mediterranean region should also be complemented with a joint effort oriented towards a progressive definition of a coherent strategy of competitiveness of the area on the world scene. Coordination with other national and local initiatives should be pursued to ensure a better impact of the projects. Co-financing: to promote the beneficiaries’ appropriation of the Programme and to maximize its leverage effects, it is necessary to mobilize public and private additional resources in order to ensure the sustainability of the undertaken projects. 4 ENPI CBC MED Presentation

5 2. Who can participate? ENPI CBC MED Presentation 1.Cyprus: the whole country 2.Egypt: Marsa Matruh, Al Iskandanyah, Al Buhayrah, Kafr ash Shaykh, Ad Daqahliyah, Dumyat, Ash, Sharquiyah, Al Isma’iliyah, Bur Sa’id, Shamal Sina’ 3.France: Corse, Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur 4.Greece: Anatoliki Makedonia - Thraki, Kentriki Makedonia, Thessalia, Ipeiros, Ionia Nisia, Dytiki Ellada, Sterea Ellada, Peloponnisos, Attiki, Voreio Aigaio, Notio Aigaio, Kriti 5.Israel: the whole country 6.Italy: Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Lazio, Liguria, Puglia, Sardegna, Sicilia, Toscana 7.Jordan: Irbid, Al-Balga, Madaba, Al-Karak, Al-Trafila, Al-Aqaba 8.Lebanon: the whole country 9.Malta: the whole country 10.Morocco: Oriental, Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate, Tanger-Tétouan 11.Palestinian Authority: the whole country 12.Portugal: Algarve 13.Spain: Andalucía, Cataluña, Comunidad Valenciana, Murcia, Islas Baleares, Ceuta, Melilla 14.Syria: Latakia, Tartous 15.Tunisia: Médenine, Gabès, Sfax, Mahdia, Monastir, Sousse, Nabeul, Ben Arous, Tunis, Ariana, Bizerte, Béja, Jendouba Notes: Algeria, Libya, the United Kingdom (Gibraltar) and the Region of Shamal Sina’ (Egypt) do not participate for the moment in the Programme. Turkey has requested to be excluded from the list of eligible countries.

6 2. Who can participate? ENPI CBC MED Presentation Eligible actors The main typologies of eligible actors - as defined by the ENPI Regulation (EC) No. 1638/2006 and by the Implementing Rules for ENPI CBC Programmes - are specified for the various priorities and measures of the Programme. They are diversified according to the variety and complexity of the activities to be carried out, and include – among others:  public bodies and local, regional and central administrations  universities  non governmental organisations  traders’ associations  organisations representing economic and social interests  companies and other private organisations  etc. Participation of Adjoining regions: The participation to calls for proposals of beneficiaries located in adjoining regions of level NUTS II or equivalent may be allowed by the Joint Monitoring Committee on a case by case basis, taken into account the objective benefits that such participation would ensure to the specific project and to the Programme as a whole. In any case, the amount of resources devoted to the participation of beneficiaries of the adjoining regions should not exceed 20% of allocations to the specific project.

3. What are the key priorities? 7 ENPI CBC MED Presentation

8 ENPI CBC MED Presentation Cross cutting issues Equality of opportunity, non-discrimination, respect for human rights. Environmental sustainability Communication and visibility Example of a possible action within priority 2.1. Prevention and reduction of risk factors for the environment and enhancement of natural common heritage: Development of good practices, mainly through the exchange of experiences, in the management of coastal areas, in combating coastal over-exploitation, beach degradation, in preventing and reducing the pollution of natural resources (water and soil) in urban, industrial and agricultural areas; mitigation and management of the effects of the climatic changes.

9 4. Overall budget and funding ENPI CBC MED Presentation The ENPI CBC Mediterranean Sea Basin Programme has a budget of €173 million for the 2007 – 2013 period. Projects budget allocation per priority Total Priority ,00% ,00% ,00% Priority ,00% ,00% ,00% Priority ,00% ,00% ,00% Priority ,00% ,00% ,00%

10 4. Overall budget and funding ENPI CBC MED Presentation The EU contribution will cover maximum 90% of the project total budget, while the remaining 10% will be provided by the beneficiary/partners as co-financing. Co-financing may come from the local, regional, and national levels, and from the public or private sectors. At project level, contributions in kind are not eligible while personnel expenditures are not considered to be contributions “in kind” and may therefore be considered as co-financing: they must always be justified, according to the procedures adopted by the Programme. Only "eligible costs" can be taken into account for a grant. The budget is therefore both a cost estimate and a ceiling for "eligible costs". The project total eligible costs MUST be within a minimum and maximum amount including Programme contribution and partnership co-financing.

11 ENPI CBC MED Presentation 5. Duration of actions The planned duration of an action may not exceed 48 months. Specific information will be included in each call for proposals. 6. Where should the actions take place? Actions must take place in one or more of the eligible territories or, in case of participation of partners from adjoining regions, in those areas provided that such activities are necessary for the success of the project and for the benefit of the Programme area. At least 50% of the budgeted costs shall be dedicated to activities implemented in the Mediterranean Partner Countries.

7. Types of projects and partners Strategic Projects  Actions will be concentrated on subjects which will be chosen by the Joint Monitoring Committee; this typology will have to contribute to implement the principles of the Programme and to produce relevant effects from a quantitative and qualitative point of view.  Projects will be selected through call for proposals, with a two step procedure: 1) concept note; 2) detailed project. 12 ENPI CBC MED Presentation

7. Types of projects and partners Standard Projects (1st call open; 32 M EUR)  Proposed by local actors through cross-border partnerships.  The activities are selected through calls for proposals launched within the Programme.  The 50% of the total budget allocated for the priority 4 “Promotion of cultural dialogue and local governance” could be assigned to finance project proposals with a minimum ceiling of €. 13 ENPI CBC MED Presentation

How to apply Use of documents contained in the application pack: Languages: English or French Number of documents: one original, three copies, one CD – rom; Deadline: 16th September 2009 (date of dispatch, postmark, date of the deposit slip. Hand delivery by 18h). 14 ENPI CBC MED Presentation

15 8. Partnerships ENPI CBC MED Presentation Beneficiaries Public bodies and local, regional and national authorities; Universities and research centres; Non-Governmental Organisations; Traders’ associations and organisations representing economic and social interests; Companies and other private organisations. The modalities for the participation of private actors will be defined in the call for proposals, in compliance with national and EU legislation on State aid. The lead partner is responsible for the management, implementation and coordination of the activities among the partners involved, and it is legally responsible for the partnership. Partners play an active role in the development and implementation of the project activities, together with the Lead Partner. Associates Other organisations, which may be involved in the action. Such associates play a real role in the action but may not receive funding from the grant with the exception of per diem or travel costs. Associates do not have to meet the eligibility criteria. Subcontractors: the grant beneficiaries have the possibility to award contracts to subcontractors, which are neither partners nor associates. Examples: a web-site company, a printing firm, etc. Organisations: May be awarded sub-grants.

16 9. Programme managing structures ENPI CBC MED Presentation 1. Joint Monitoring Committee: Decision-making body of the Programme composed by a representative of the countries participating in the Programme. 2. Projects Selection Committee: in charge of evaluating project applications. Formed at the occasion of the launch of each call for proposals, it is composed of 7 voting members, representing 7 countries participating in the Programme. 3. Joint Managing Authority: it is responsible for the management and implementation of the Operational Programme and ensures the legality and regularity of the operations (Autonomous Region of Sardinia). 4. Joint Technical Secretariat: it assists the JMA in the day-to-day management of the Programme. Composed of international staff, it will be located in Cagliari. 5. Two Branch Offices: respectively located in Valencia and Aqaba (Jordan) in order to ensure closer proximity with potential beneficiaries.

10. Next steps  End of 2009/ beginning of 2010: launching of the first call for Strategic projects (about 37.5 million EUR).  2010: launching of the second call for standard projects (about 32 million EUR). 17 ENPI CBC MED Presentation

11. Contacts For further information please consult the webpage: Or send an to: For questions on the first call: 18 ENPI CBC MED Presentation

ENPI CBC MED website: 19 ENPI CBC MED Presentation

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