Public Private Partnership Poland and Pomorskie background

2 Introduction Jan Szymański Deputy Director of Department of Regional Programmes Office of the Marshal of the Pomorskie Voivodeship Responsible for implementing of ROP 2007 – 2013 for Pomorskie phone: fax: Str. Augustyńskiego 2 Gdańsk Pomorskie Region Poland

3 Background Area: km 2 (5,9 % of the country) Inhabitants: 2,2 mln (5,7 % of the country) Unemployment rate: 17,1 % (2006)

4 Overview Legal background of PPP in Poland National Strategic Reference Framework 2007 – 2013 Regional Operational Programme for Pomorskie 2007 – 2013 Preparing PPP projects – case studies

5 Legal background of PPP in Poland The Public Private Partnership Act - 28 July 2005 (published in Dziennik Ustaw No. 169, item 1420.) The Regulation of the Minister of Finance regarding necessary elements of analysis of the project under ppp - 30 June 2006 (published in Dziennik Ustaw No.125, item 866) The Regulation of the Minister of Economy regarding detailed scope, frameworks and rules of preparation of the information concerning agreements on ppp – 9 June 2006 (published in Dziennik Ustaw No.125, item 867) The Regulation of the Minister of Economy regarding risks associated with implementation of the projects under ppp – 21 June 2006 (published in Dziennik Ustaw No.125, item 868)

6 Legal background of PPP in Poland The Public Private Partnership Act - art.10. PRIVATE PARTNER PUBLIC PARTNER MINISTER OF ECONOMY MINISTER OF FINANCE ANALISYS OF THE PROJECT PERMISSION FOR REALIZATION OF THE PPP PROJECT (60 DAYS) PROPOSITION OF THE PPP PROJECT INFORMATION ON THE PPP PROJECT (14 DAYS)

7 Legal background of PPP in Poland The Regulation of the Minister of Finance regarding necessary elements of analysis of the project under ppp - § 3. outputs of the project economical and financial analysis law analysis risk analysis Aanalysis:

8 Legal background of PPP in Poland The Regulation of the Minister of Economy regarding detailed scope, frameworks and rules of preparation of the information concerning agreements on ppp – § 2. purpose and outputs of the project timetable budget of the project (included public financing) risks division gratification of the private partner quality standards on-going evaluation of the project control scope of insurance of the project arbitrage establishing of the company property transfer Information:

9 Legal background of PPP in Poland The Regulation of the Minister of Economy regarding risks associated with implementation of the projects under ppp – § 2. construction availability demand preparing market political legislation macro economical income force majeure arbitrage localisation ecological acceptance by society Risks:

10 Legal background of PPP in Poland The Public Procurement Act - 29 January 2004 (published in Dziennik Ustaw No. 19, item 177.) The change of the Public Procurement Act and Responsibility for Infringement of the Discipline of the Public Finance Act – 7 April 2006 (published in Dziennik Ustaw No. 79, item 551.) The Public Finances Act – 30 June 2005 (published in Dziennik Ustaw No.249, item 2104) The Civil Codex Act – 23 April 1964 (published in Dziennik Ustaw No.16, item 93)

11 National Strategic Reference Framework 2007 – 2013 OP Infrastructure and environment 21 bln EUR OP Innovation Economy 7 bln EUR OP Human Resources 8 bln EUR OP East Poland Development 2 bln EUR 16 ROP 16 bln EUR European Territorial Cooperation 0,6 bln EUR

12 National Strategic Reference Framework 2007 – 2013 OP Infrastructure and environment Environment Transport Energy Culture and heritage Healthcare OP Innovation Economy SMEs R & D Innovation Information Society

13 Regional Operational Programme for Pomorskie 2007 – 2013 Priority axisMln EUR ERDF Share % 1. Development and innovations in the enterprises185, Knowledge society62,07 3. Urban and Metropolitan Functions106, Regional transport system203, The environment and environment friendly energy62,07 6. Tourism and heritage44,35 7. Health care and rescue system35,44 8. Basic local infrastructure123, Local social infrastructure and civil initiatives35, Technical assistance26,63 TOTAL 885,1 100

14 Preparing potential PPP projects – case studies 1.Broadband in Pomorskie delivering broadband especially for the rural areas and small towns Pomorskie region 10 mln euro 2. Baltic Arena building the new stadium in Gdańsk ( places) 100 mln euro 3. The Young City waterfront area of former shipyard is going to change for the new business and housing centre building of the main road 15 mln euro

15 Conclusions –big challenge for Poland –no experiences with new ppp law –political climate –trust between the partners –state aid

16 Thank you for your attention !