ERDF for Education And Science Ministry of Education And Science 1st of October 2013

Measure “Science, Research and Development”, public funding, mln LVL

T asks set in the 4th un 5th Supplemental Memorandum of Understanding “Development of Research Infrastructure” By end-December 2011, sign all contracts related to the first call for tender in view of starting projects' implementation by end-2011 ACCOMPLISHED. Signed 9 contracts for project implementation. By June 2012, sign all contracts related to the second call for tender ACCOMPLISHED. Signed 10 contracts for project implementation related to the second call for tender (2 contracts are already terminated ) Take action to ensure that the incurred expenditure by the intermediate body from ERDF for the activity reaches at least EUR 20 million (14,06 mil. LVL) in 2011 ACCOMPLISHED. The incurred expenditure by the IB from ERDF for the activity reached 14,58 mil. LVL in 2011.

Tasks set in the 4th un 5th Supplemental Memorandum of Understanding “Development of Research Infrastructure” Ensure that the incurred expenditure by the intermediate body from ERDF reaches at least EUR 50 million (35,14 mil. LVL) in 2012 (expenditures cumulate with those paid in 2011) The incurred expenditure by the IB from ERDF for the activity “Development of Research Infrastructure” reached EUR 38.8 million (27,27 mil. LVL) in Financial target 2012 was underachieved. Main reasons:  project contracts are in smaller amount than expected;  final beneficiaries refuse to receive advance payments because of unfavorable conditions offered by banks;  smaller financial amount of payment claims because of complicated public procurement procedures for scientific infrastructure. Ensure that the incurred expenditure by the intermediate body from ERDF reaches at least EUR 65 million (45,68 mil. LVL) in 2013 In progress. The incurred expenditure by the intermediate body from ERDF reaches EUR 55,11 millions (38,73 mil. LVL) by 25th September, Underachievement of approx. 3-5 MEUR due to reasons above.

OP indicators Target for year 2015Current progress Supported 200 practical research projects There will be 3rd call for project proposals (available funding ≈ 13.3 MLVL) 122 projects + 27 approved Number of European and 3rd party (Europe+ USA+Japan) submitted patents will increase up to 43 per year * Currently submission of international patents is expected in 52 % of supported projects ** There will be 3rd call for project proposals 31 submitted patents in 1st half of year 2013; 4 submitted patents in the year 2012 The number of internationally recognized scientific publications will grow up to 800 publications per year (compared with 350 in 2004) * There will be 3rd call for project proposals 315 publications 1st half of year 2013; 24 publications in year 2012

OP indicators Target for year 2015 – Part II Current progress 30 international cooperation projects will be supported, as well as participation of public research institutions in scientific conferences, international exhibitions and fairs * Currently within the projects 197 international cooperation project proposals are prepared and 19 of them – approved. ** OP target will be reached in smaller amount. No more calls for projects are planned. 20 projects 35 upgraded scientific institutions. * OP target will be reached in smaller amount, because currently it is expected that infrastructure in 27 scientific institutions will be upgraded and these institutions will be united in 9 research centres of state importance. 27 scientific institutions

Planned activities 3rd call of “Support to Science and Research” 13,3 million LVL Project selection criteriaCriteria of 2nd call are applied Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers Planned to be accepted by the CoM on October 1, 2013 Project selection and contracts Project contracts by 3rd quarter 2014

Measure “Vocational Education Infrastructure”, public funding, mil. LVL

Activity ”Modernization of training equipment and improvement of infrastructure for the implementation of vocational education”, 1st and 2nd call of projects 2nd call Public funding – 90.6 mln LVL, incl.overcommitments of 43.7 mln LVL 1 project is in implementation, 10 projects are in preparation. Applications to be submitted by the end of 2013 and implemented latest till August 31, 2015 Project selection, contracts Gradually, according to each project`s preparedness until the end of year 2013 (contracts) To ensure quality of project proposals 0,89 mil. LVL for document`s preparation To reduce the risk of non- accomplishment till August, year 2015 specific monitoring and control measures 1st call Public funding mln LVL 7 projects are completed, 14 projects are in implementation, 36 projects have been stopped out of 57 projects that were started in 2010 (according to the decision of CoM on ). ≈47 mln LVL of public funding reallocated to the 2nd call for project proposals.

Measure “Higher Education Infrastructure”, public funding, mil. LVL

Measure and General education, public funding, mil. LVL

Progress of OP indicators Target for year 2015Current progress Improved infrastructure in 26 vocational education institutions (VEI), including at least 10 buildings adapted for disabled persons 9 VEI Improved infrastructure in 31 higher education institutions (HEI), including buildings adapted for disabled persons 20 HEI 38 general education institutions (GEI) will be adapted to students with functional disabilities 36 GEI All 61 special education institutions (SEI) provided with modern infrastructure and learning environment for students with special needs * OP target - 64 SEI. As a result of closing of 2 schools expected result is 61 SEI. 61 SEI 225 general secondary schools (GSS) benefit from upgraded science rooms 209 GSS Vocational training infrastructure will be improved in 8 prisons units of ICT to be purchased for educational institutions ICT

Planned activities Activity ”Informatisation of Educational Institutions”, 2nd call for project proposals Available funding: LVL ≈ LVL planned to allocate for those municipalities that did not submitted projects at the 1st call ≈ LVL planned to allocate for ICT equipment for 5-6 year-olds (as a pilot projects) Project selection criteria Approved by the Monitoring Committee in 4rd quarter 2013 Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers 1st quarter 2014 Project selection, contracts 2nd -3rd quarter 2014

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