ENPI – The example of Ukraine DG RELEX UNIT E-2 Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus

2. The ENPI regulation: Main features ENPI Key features ENPI Key features A policy driven instrument: Support for the priorities of the ENP Action Plans & the Strategic Partnership with Russia. Allocations based on level of partnership and progress. The central role of programming: The appropriate “measure mix” supporting the policy is defined through programming An enabling Regulation: The ENPI Regulation includes a complete toolbox to render aid effective Cross-border Cooperation (CBC): For the first time, assistance to Member States & neighbours to be delivered by a single Regulation, a single set of rules 2.1 Key elements

2. The ENPI regulation: Main features 2.2. Policy Framework Agreements: Partnership and Cooperation, Association, other Council Conclusions Commission Communications Jointly agreed Action Plans

2. The ENPI regulation: Main features 2.3. Types of programmes Country and multi-country programmes Minimum 95.0% (over € 10.6 bn) Country and multi-country programmes Minimum 95.0% (over € 10.6 bn) Cross-border cooperation programmes Up to 5.0% (almost € 550 million) Cross-border cooperation programmes Up to 5.0% (almost € 550 million)

2. The ENPI regulation: Main features 2.3. Ukraine allocations Ukraine ENPI National Programme € 494 million (indicative allocation) Ukraine ENPI National Programme € 494 million (indicative allocation) + Eligible for ENPI Regional, CBC and Thematic Programmes + Eligible for ENPI Regional, CBC and Thematic Programmes

2. The ENPI regulation: Main features 2.4. The programming process Strategy Papers Multi-annual Indicative Programmes Action Progr./Joint CBC Progr. ► Analysis of the situation ► Response strategy ► Priority sectors ► 7 years ► revised at mid-term ► normally attached to Strategy Papers ► set global and per priority allocations ► cover 3 – 4 years ► annual ► describe projects identified for financing ► define the budget per project ► lead to EC decision & commitments of funds All these documents are subject to comitology Except CBC Programmes All these documents are subject to comitology Except CBC Programmes

Key stages of programming process in Ukraine  Fact-finding missions 2 nd half of 2005  First draft end of 2005  Validiation missions/updates 2006  Formal adoption early 2007  Key stakeholders: Government, other Donors including EU MS, civil society

3. Practical aspects of the new instrument 3.1. Areas of cooperation - General ► Dialogue and Reform ► Legislative approximation ► Institution building ► Dialogue and Reform ► Legislative approximation ► Institution building ► Equitable social and economic development ► Protection of human rights and freedoms ► Rule of law and good governance ► Contribution to UN Milennium Development Goals ► Equitable social and economic development ► Protection of human rights and freedoms ► Rule of law and good governance ► Contribution to UN Milennium Development Goals ► energy; telecommunications; transport; Area of Justice, Freedom and Security; environment; research and innovation; higher education Sectoral cooperation

Priority Areas for Ukraine  Democratic Development and Good Governance – 30%  Regulatory Reform and Administrative Capacity building – 40%  Infrastructure Development: Energy, Transport, Environment, Border Management – 40%

3. Practical aspects of the new instrument Implementation modalities - General ► Technical assistance ► Targeted administrative measures: twinning ► Sectoral or general budget support ► Investments and investment related activities ► Debt relief programmes ► Microprojects ► Food security measures ► Contributions to the EIB or other financial intermediaries for loan financing, equity investments, guarantee or investment funds ► Technical assistance ► Targeted administrative measures: twinning ► Sectoral or general budget support ► Investments and investment related activities ► Debt relief programmes ► Microprojects ► Food security measures ► Contributions to the EIB or other financial intermediaries for loan financing, equity investments, guarantee or investment funds

3. Practical aspects of the new instrument Implementation modalities - Ukraine to be decided action-by-action at the stage of programme identification (EC Delegation lead) sector/budgetary support whenever possible and appropriate Infrastructure development in close cooperation with EIB+EBRD Twinning/TAIEX/Technical Assistance Mechanism to support civil society to be decided action-by-action at the stage of programme identification (EC Delegation lead) sector/budgetary support whenever possible and appropriate Infrastructure development in close cooperation with EIB+EBRD Twinning/TAIEX/Technical Assistance Mechanism to support civil society

4. Entry points for WWF + Partners 1.monitor Action Plan implementation and share results with national authorities and EC 2.monitor implementation of EC assistance programmes (key contact: EC Kyiv Delegation) 3. follow tender opportunities on DG EuropeAid website Note: Doing 1+2 properly will limit your possibilities under 3 1.monitor Action Plan implementation and share results with national authorities and EC 2.monitor implementation of EC assistance programmes (key contact: EC Kyiv Delegation) 3. follow tender opportunities on DG EuropeAid website Note: Doing 1+2 properly will limit your possibilities under 3