Experience with Partnership in EU Policies: the Case of the Czech Republic Oto Potluka IREAS, Institute for Structural Policy
Application of Partnership Structural Funds Assistance: - Pre-Accession period - Programming Period 2004 – Programming Period Other EU Policies: - Water Policy
Situation NGOs Characterized by: Low capacities Weak position in negotiation with ministries (MAs) Weak NGOs associations
Other Policies: the Case of Water DIRECTIVE 2000/60/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy Article 14: Public information and consultation
Partnership and Water Policy Minimal legal requirements don't guarantee the full partnership in the Czech Republic Differs across EU Member States
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